Skinathon 2026

Skinathon 2026 is a unique running event in Bengaluru, Karnataka, bringing together runners, fitness enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, families, beginners and experienced athletes to promote skin health, fitness and awareness. The 2nd Edition of Skinathon is presented by the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL) Karnataka Branch, in collaboration with the Bangalore Dermatological Society (BDS). The event offers 10K and 5K road-running categories for participants of different fitness levels and experience.

Run for Skin Health. Run for Fitness. Run for Awareness.

Event Overview

Event: Skinathon 2026 – 2nd Edition

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Venue: Chandragupta Maurya Ground, Bengaluru

Event Time: 5:30 AM onwards

Organizer: Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL) Karnataka Branch

In Collaboration With: Bangalore Dermatological Society (BDS)

Race Distance: 10K and 5K

Event Type: Road Running Event

Choose your Challenge

10K Run

Distance: 10 KM

Format: Timed road race with timing chip

Entry Fee: ₹1,000 + GST

Flag-off Time: Yet to be announced

5K Run

Distance: 5 KM

Format: Road race with timing chip

Entry Fee: ₹750 + GST

Flag-off Time: Yet to be announced

Registration Opens: 31 August 2026

Bib Collection: 3 October 2026

Race Day: 4 October 2026

Race-Day Schedule

Reporting Time: 5:30 AM

10K Run: Yet to be announced

5K Run: Yet to be announced

Age Categories

10K Run

Age categories: Yet to be announced

5K Run

Age categories: Yet to be announced

What Participants Receive

For 10K & 5K

Bib & Timing Chip

Exclusive Race T-shirt

Finisher Medal

Finisher Certificate

On-route Hydration

Medical Support

Race Photographs

Awards & Recognition

Pre-run Group Warm-up

Post-run Group Cool-down

Race-Day Experience

Skinathon 2026 is designed to combine running, fitness and public awareness around skin health.

Pre-run group warm-up

10K and 5K running challenges

Timing chip and bib

On-route hydration

Medical support

Race photography

Awards and recognition

Post-run group cool-down

Skin-health awareness and community engagement

Race-Day Facilities

The event provides essential facilities and support to help participants enjoy a safe and comfortable race experience.

On-route hydration stations

Medical support

Timing chip and bib

Race photographs

Pre-run warm-up

Post-run cool-down

Route support

The official event page specifically lists hydration stations, medical support, race photography, warm-up and cool-down facilities.

Event Expo

Bib collection will take place before race day.

Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026

Venue: Yet to be announced

Time: Yet to be announced

Why You Should Join

Promotes awareness about skin health

Supports the importance of seeking treatment from certified professionals

Suitable for beginners and experienced runners

Choice of 5K and 10K distances

Timing chip and bib

Exclusive race T-shirt

Finisher medal and certificate

On-route hydration

Medical support

Race photography

Awards and category recognition

Pre-run warm-up and post-run cool-down

Strong health, fitness and awareness-focused community experience

Who Can Participate

Skinathon 2026 welcomes:

Experienced runners

Amateur runners

First-time runners

Fitness enthusiasts

Healthcare professionals

Dermatologists

Families

Students

Working professionals

Running clubs

Community groups