Prize Money - Overall Winners
Half Marathon (21.1K)
Prizes awarded for both Male and Female categories
10K Run
Prizes awarded for both Male and Female categories
Age Category Awards
Top 3 finishers in each age category receive a Trophy and Gift Hamper.
Awards per Category
Trophy + Gift Hamper for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group (Male & Female)
Course Record
Make History. Set the Benchmark.
Introducing the Course Record award at the DivyaSree Nandi Hills Monsoon Run 2026. The fastest times from the 2025 edition have set the benchmark. Any runner who surpasses the existing course record in their race category will be crowned the Course Record Holder and receive special recognition.
21.1K — 2025 Record
01:14:24
10K — 2025 Record
00:34:43
Beat this time in your race category and earn the honour of being the inaugural Course Record Holder — a legacy that every future edition will strive to surpass.
Nandi Elite
Earn Your Place Among the Best
The climb to Nandi Hills has always tested a runner's grit. Nandi Elite is an exclusive recognition introduced at the DivyaSree Nandi Hills Monsoon Run 2025, celebrating the fastest runners who conquer the iconic Nandi Hills course.
Awarded to the top 10% of finishers in the Men's and Women's categories of both the 10K and 21.1K races, the title celebrates runners who deliver exceptional performances on one of the toughest road-race courses.
More than just a title, Nandi Elite is a mark of exceptional performance, determination, and resilience.
Along with the recognition comes a set of specially crafted Nandi Elite goodies — a symbol of an achievement earned through dedication, preparation, and perseverance.
If you're aiming for more than just a finish, set your sights on becoming a Nandi Elite on 9 August 2026.
Prize Conditions
Prize positions are based on gun time only
Overall winners are not eligible for age category prizes
Prize money will be disbursed via bank transfer only — no cheques
Winners must present a valid government-issued ID to claim prizes
All applicable taxes are the winner's responsibility