can IOS 6 can run on ipod 3rd generation?

No, a 3G can only go to 5.1.1

A 2G to 4.2.1

Identifying iPod models

iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.

The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

No it can run only iOS 5.1.1, This are the products that supported iOS 6

iPhones

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 4

iPhone 4S

iPhone 5

iPod Touches

iPod Touch 4th Generation

iPod Touch 5th Generation

iPads

iPad 2

iPad 3

iPad 4

iPad Mini

This are the products only support iOS 6.

3rd gen goes up 5.1.1. (Latest version of iOS before iOS 6.)

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