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One start line. Three distances. One shared finish.
Whether it’s your first 3K or your next personal best, there’s a place for you at CanRun 2026. Take the first step and make it yours.
ABOUT CANRUN
CANRUN 2026 is an initiative by Canara Educational Institutions to inspire a culture of fitness, encourage active living across generations and bring the community together through the spirit of running.
Rooted in the Association’s legacy of over 125 years of educational service, CANRUN aims to bring together students, families, fitness enthusiasts and the wider Mangaluru community, inspiring everyone to take a step towards better health.
Whether you’re taking your first steps or challenging your limits, every runner is part of something bigger.
I Can. You Can. We Can.
INSPIRING SPORTING JOURNEYS
Celebrating guests whose journeys in sport continue to inspire our running community.
Indian Olympian & Asian Games Gold Medallist
A distinguished Indian athlete and Olympian, M. R. Poovamma is a multiple Asian Games gold medallist in the 400m and 4×400m relay. An alumna of Canara School, Urwa, Mangaluru, her remarkable journey in athletics continues to inspire young athletes and runners.
Member of Parliament, Bengaluru South
A passionate advocate of fitness and endurance sports, Shri Tejasvi Surya is a two-time Ironman 70.3 finisher and has actively participated in running, cycling and triathlon events. His commitment to promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle makes his presence especially meaningful for our running community.
THREE WAYS TO SHOW UP
Whatever your goal, there’s a distance for you.
Walk it, jog it, run it. Make it yours.
Find your rhythm and go further.
Push your limits. Own every mile.
Run for the personal best. Run with your people. Or just run because it feels good. There’s room for every reason to be here.
Prize categories and race-day details will be announced closer to the event.
PLAN YOUR RACE DAY
The official CanRun 2026 route map will be announced soon. Check back here for the course and route details.
OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Sponsor and partner announcements for CanRun 2026 are coming soon.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A few useful answers before you make your way to the start line.
CanRun 2026 is open to participants who meet the eligibility requirements for their selected race category. Participants must be 5 years or above to take part.
CanRun 2026 offers three race categories: 3K, 5K and 10K. Choose the distance that best suits your fitness level and race-day goals.
Your registration includes an official event T-shirt, race bib, finisher medal, digital finisher e-certificate, on-route hydration and post-run breakfast. Specific inclusions may vary by race category.
CanRun 2026 will take place on 6th December 2026 at Canara High School, Urwa, Mangaluru. Race-day timings and other event-day details will be announced closer to the event.
Race bib and event-kit collection will take place during the Kit Collection & Expo. The venue, dates and collection timings will be announced soon.
Yes. The official CanRun 2026 route map and course details will be announced closer to race day.
Confirmed registrations cannot be cancelled, transferred or refunded, subject to the CanRun 2026 Terms & Conditions.
A valid government-issued ID may be required during kit collection. Please also keep your registration details available and follow the organiser's instructions.
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU REGISTER
These terms apply to all participants registering for CanRun 2026. Please review them before completing your registration.
Registration is complete only after full payment. Confirmed registration cannot be cancelled, transferred, or refunded.
Participants must meet the eligibility requirements for the selected race. The committee may request proof of age or eligibility.
Age categories are based on the participant's completed age as of 6th December 2026. Valid government ID may be required.
All submitted information must be accurate. False, misleading, or incorrect information may result in cancellation or disqualification.
Government ID may be required at kit collection or expo. The bib must be worn correctly and visibly. Failure to comply may affect timing, medals, or prizes.
Participants who complete the race within the applicable cutoff may qualify for medals or prizes, subject to category rules and minimum participation requirements.
Age-category prizes are awarded only after verification. An incorrect age category cancels the result and prize eligibility, with no prize awarded in the actual category.
Participants are responsible for their physical fitness and participate voluntarily and at their own risk. The committee may prevent or remove a participant if participation is considered unsafe.
The committee may disqualify participants for rule violations, incorrect information, unfair or unsafe conduct, or noncompliance with event requirements.
The committee may modify, postpone, reschedule, or cancel the event due to severe weather, government orders, public safety concerns, natural events, or force majeure. Fees are non-refundable unless announced otherwise.
Committee decisions regarding registration, eligibility, participation, results, disqualification, prizes, and interpretation of these terms are final and binding.
