Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Acer Run 2026 Draws 2,400 Runners in Bengaluru
Acer Run 2026 was a big 5‑kilometre race in Bengaluru that had more than 2,400 people running.
Some were professional athletes, some were families, and some were people running for the first time.
The men’s winner was Guru Prasad, who finished in 14 minutes and 39 seconds.
The women’s winner was Babli Verma, who finished in 17 minutes and 24 seconds.
The race was part of Acer’s 50th‑anniversary celebrations in India and was started by Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader in front of Acer officials and health experts.
More than 2,400 participants, including professionals and families, ran the 5K at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
Guru Prasad won the men’s Open 5K in 14:39, with Harish Sheoran second and Neeraj Solanki third.
Babli Verma took first place in the women’s Open 5K, finishing in 17:24.
The event marked Acer’s 50th anniversary and 27 years in India, celebrating health and community.
Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader flagged off the race in front of Acer India officials and health experts.
- Who
- Runners, winners, Acer India officials, Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader
- What
- A 5K running event celebrating Acer’s 50th anniversary and 27 years in India
- When
- Sunday (date not specified)
- Where
- Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To promote health, fitness, and community spirit
- Participants
- 2,400+
- Event
- Acer Run 2026
- Location
- Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
- Event type
- 5K race
- Winners
- Guru Prasad (men), Babli Verma (women)
- Date
- Sunday (exact date not specified)