Running in Mysuru: Events, Routes and Our Palace 5K

Mysuru is made for early-morning running: wide avenues, a heritage skyline, green lake paths and a hill climb on the edge of the city. Here is where local runners train, and what happened when more than 1,200 people joined our 5K at the palace.

Our One Earth One Heart 5K at Mysuru Palace

On Sunday 12 April 2026, the first One Earth One Heart 5K Run started at 6:00 AM from the Mysuru Palace entrance. It was free to enter, and over 1,200 runners, walkers and families came out for a run themed around peace, unity and health. For many it was their very first 5K.

See photos and stories from the Mysuru run

Kukkarahalli Lake

The path around Kukkarahalli Lake is a favourite for walkers and runners, with trees, birdlife and a flat loop that suits easy runs and run-walk training. It gets busy in the early morning, so run at a relaxed pace and check the current opening hours before you go.

Chamundi Hills

For a tougher session, the steps up Chamundi Hills (about a thousand of them) are a classic Mysuru workout. They build leg strength and stamina fast. Take them slowly the first time and walk down carefully, since descending is harder on the knees than climbing.

Around the palace and city centre

The broad roads around the palace and the city centre are pleasant before the traffic builds. Go early, wear something bright and stick to roads with footpaths where you can.

The best season to run in Mysuru

The cooler months, roughly November to February, are the most comfortable. Mornings stay pleasant for much of the year, but summer runs should finish early.

Running events in Mysuru

Mysuru hosts several runs through the year, from community 5Ks to larger city races, especially around the cooler season and Dasara. Check organisers' official pages for dates, and follow Ticgetz for our next Mysuru edition.

Next up: Bengaluru

The One Earth One Heart run comes to Bengaluru next. The One Earth One Heart 5K Bengaluru is on Sunday 13 December 2026 in RR Nagar, starting at 6:00 AM, with a BIB, timing, medal, certificate, T-shirt and breakfast for every runner. New to running? Start with our beginner 5K training plan.