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Namma Hejje Half Marathon 2027: Sixteen Weeks From Now, You Could Do This

Registration is open on the listing. Half marathon plus shorter categories, and enough time between here and the start line to actually be ready.

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  • The first Namma Hejje Half Marathon is on Sunday, February 21, 2027, listed on NICE Road.
  • Categories are 21.1K, 10K, 5K and 3K, with registration on BookMyShow from Rs 750.
  • A sixteen week build of four runs a week, all before 7 AM, is the standard plan for a first half marathon.
Tariq Sallam, founder of The City 24/7 Tariq Sallam July 4, 2026 • 7 min read
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Crowds of runners on a tree-lined avenue at sunrise heading under a start arch, with water stations at the side and a domed government building in the haze

Bengaluru's morning weather is the best training asset this city has.

“The distance is not the hard part. Getting to the start line having actually trained is the hard part.”

• Everyone who has run one

The Namma Hejje Half Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, February 21, 2027, on NICE Road according to running calendars, with 21.1K, 10K, 5K and 3K categories and registration on BookMyShow from Rs 750. If you have been telling people you will run a half marathon eventually, this is the one where eventually stops being a word.

Bengaluru is a genuinely good city to train in. Mornings sit in the high teens for much of the year, there are parks and lake loops in every direction, and the running community here is large and unusually welcoming. The city's calendar carries several runs, and a half marathon with shorter categories alongside it is the friendliest entry point.

Quick Information

The crux for the reader who has already decided but has not told anyone yet.

Event
Namma Hejje Half Marathon 2027
City
Bengaluru
Date and route
Sunday, February 21, 2027, the first edition, listed on NICE Road. Confirm the start point on the event listing
Distances
21.1K, with 10K, 5K and 3K categories alongside
Registration
Through the listing
Training runway
Sixteen weeks is the standard half marathon build
Best months to train here
October to February, when mornings are cool and dry
Where people train
Cubbon Park, Lalbagh, Kaikondrahalli and Agara lakes, Sankey Tank
What you need
Shoes that fit, a plan, and one long run a week
Best for
First timers with a runway, and anyone chasing a personal best on a flat course

What Distances Does the Race Offer?

A half marathon, with 10K, 5K and 3K categories listed alongside it. Check the listing before you register, because the shorter options are the right choice for most first timers.

PICK ONE DOWN

If you are not currently running twenty kilometres a week, register for the shorter category rather than the half. Finishing a 10K well beats limping through 21.

How Do I Train for It From Bengaluru?

Run four times a week, make one of them long, and do all of it before 7 AM. That is the whole plan, and the last part matters more here than anywhere: the city's air and traffic are both at their kindest early.

  • The long run. One run a week that builds gradually to eighteen or nineteen kilometres. This is the run that gets you round.
  • Easy pace. Three of your four runs should feel conversational. Most first timers run all their training too hard.
  • Where to run. Cubbon Park and Lalbagh for loops, the southeast lakes for longer distances, Sankey Tank if you are central.
  • Join a group. Bengaluru has running groups in almost every neighbourhood, most of them free. They will make you faster than any app.
  • Shoes. Get fitted properly. This is the only piece of kit worth spending on.

What Should I Expect on Race Morning?

An early start, a crowded first kilometre and better weather than you deserve. Arrive at least an hour before flag-off, carry your bib and ID, and start slower than feels right.

  • Get there early. Parking and bag drop take longer than you expect.
  • Do not start fast. The first two kilometres of every half marathon are a trap.
  • Hydrate at every station. Small sips, every stop, from the start.
  • Plan your ride home. You will not want to walk to a cab pickup point afterwards.

Namma Hejje Half Marathon 2027: Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Namma Hejje Half Marathon 2027?

Sunday, February 21, 2027, the first edition. Running calendars list NICE Road, with 21.1K, 10K, 5K and 3K categories; confirm the start point on the event listing.

How do I register?

Through the listing. Registration for city runs usually closes well before race day.

What distances are available?

A half marathon, typically with shorter categories alongside. Check the listing for the 2027 options.

How long do I need to train?

Sixteen weeks is the standard build for a half marathon if you are starting from light running.

Where can I train in Bengaluru?

Cubbon Park and Lalbagh for loops, Kaikondrahalli and Agara lakes for longer runs, Sankey Tank if you are central.

What should I carry on race day?

Your bib, a photo ID, shoes you have already run long in, and nothing you have not tested in training.

Contact Details and Useful Links

Route maps, flag-off timings and category details are published on the event listing.

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