For the people of BTR World Mental Health Day · 10 Oct 2026

Run for the Mind

BTR Community Run · Saturday 10 October 2026

Every step matters.

  • 5K
  • Run or walk
  • All ages
  • ₹1,499 entry

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Why we run

A run for every mind in BTR

Saturday 10 October 2026 is World Mental Health Day. Run for the Mind is BTR’s way of marking it: neighbours, families, students and health professionals covering the same 5K together, each at the pace that suits them.

It’s a run, but it’s also a conversation. Along the route and at the finish you’ll find awareness booths and expert talks, because looking after your mind should be as normal as looking after your body. Proceeds from every entry go towards mental-health awareness work in BTR.

  • Move

    Get moving together

    Regular movement is one of the most reliable things we can do for our mood. 5K is enough to feel it and short enough for anyone.

  • Talk

    Make it normal to ask

    Booths and talks on the day make it easy to ask questions, learn the signs, and find out where to get help.

  • Support

    Fund what comes next

    Your entry fee supports mental-health awareness in BTR long after race day.

The run

One distance. Your pace.

  • 01

    5K

    One distance for everyone. No categories, no cut-off times, no pressure.

  • 02

    Run it or walk it

    Jog, stroll, push a pram. Crossing the finish line counts the same however you get there.

  • 03

    All ages

    Walkers welcome. Under-18s take part with a parent or guardian’s consent.

  • 04

    Flag-off time

    Start at venue. The full route is shared with you on registration.

On the day

More than a finish line

  • 01

    Awareness booths

    Mental-health booths along the route and at the finish. Ask questions, pick up resources, learn the signs.

  • 02

    Expert talks

    Short talks from health professionals on looking after your mind and supporting the people around you.

  • 03

    Music

    Live music at the start to get you going and at the finish to bring you home.

  • 04

    Medal and certificate

    Every finisher gets a medal and a certificate. Every step matters, and every finish is celebrated.

The full timetable is sent to registered participants before the run.

₹1,499 Entry fee

What your entry includes

  • Your run T-shirt
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Finisher’s certificate
  • Hydration on route and at the finish
  • Your race bib

Proceeds support mental-health awareness in BTR.

Pay securely online right after you register: UPI, cards, net banking and wallets through Razorpay. Your place is confirmed the moment the payment goes through.

Payment is collected offline. After you register we’ll send payment instructions by email or WhatsApp, and your place is confirmed once payment is received.

With

Brought together by

  • BTR community
  • Local NGOs
  • Schools and colleges
  • Health professionals

Want to partner, sponsor or volunteer? Write to email.

Register

Save your place

Fill in the form below. It takes about two minutes. You’ll get a reference number straight away and go to your payment page to pay the ₹1,499 entry fee by UPI, card or net banking (online payment opens soon).

Printed on your bib. 2 to 20 letters or numbers.

Your confirmation and payment instructions go here.

10-digit Indian mobile, for WhatsApp updates.

Participants must be at least 5 on run day.

Medical conditions, accessibility needs, or a group you’re running with. Up to 500 characters.

FAQ

Good questions

Can I walk the 5K instead of running?

Yes. There’s one distance and you can run it or walk it. Walkers are welcome, and every finisher gets the same medal and certificate.

Is there an age limit?

No. The run is for all ages. Under-18s take part with a parent or guardian’s consent (that’s part of the declaration on the form), and young children should be accompanied on the route.

How do I pay the entry fee?

Right after you register you’re taken to a secure Razorpay page where you can pay by UPI, card, net banking or wallet. The same link is in your confirmation email if you want to pay later. Your place is confirmed the moment the payment goes through.

Payment is collected offline. After you register we’ll send you payment instructions by email or WhatsApp. Your place is confirmed once we receive your payment.

I didn’t get a confirmation email. What now?

Check your spam or promotions folder first. If it isn’t there, write to us with your name and mobile number and we’ll resend it. Your registration is saved either way.

When do I get my bib and T-shirt?

Kit collection details (date, time and place) are sent to registered participants before the run. Bring your registration reference and a photo ID.

Is the run timed?

It’s a community run, not a race, so there are no timing chips or rankings. Everyone who finishes gets a medal and a certificate.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes, your bib, a cap and sunscreen. Water is provided on the route and at the finish. Please arrive about 45 minutes before flag-off.

What if it rains? Can I get a refund?

The run goes ahead rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe, in which case we’ll update you by email and Instagram. The entry fee is a contribution to mental-health awareness in BTR and is non-refundable. If you can’t make it, write to us and we’ll do our best to transfer your place to someone else.