Record-Breaking 21st Edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon to Be Flagged Off from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on January 18

Mumbai, January 19, 2025: The Tata Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will  see over 69,000 participants, including 65,400+ on-ground runners and 3,700+ virtual participants,  take to Mumbai’s streets alongside the world’s finest distance runners on January 18, competing for a  total prize purse of USD 389,524. 

Promoted by Procam International, the 21st edition of the event will feature a landmark addition to the  marathon route, with the iconic Coastal Road included for the first time alongside the famous Bandra Worli Sea Link, offering runners uninterrupted views of the Arabian Sea and Mumbai’s city skyline. 

As a city known for its relentless pace, Mumbai will once again come alive with energy and unity as a  record number of runners fill the streets with colour and purpose. Over the past two decades, the Tata  Mumbai Marathon has transformed the landscape of participative sports. The event provides a  platform for Indian and international athletes to shine and embodies the spirit of giving back to society.  Over the course of its history, the Tata Mumbai Marathon has firmly placed Mumbai on the global running  map and inspired countless individuals to embrace fitness. 

This edition will feature the participation of 14,059 runners in the Marathon, 16,369 in Half Marathon,  8,729 in Open 10K, 2,219 in Senior Citizens runs, 1,140 in Champions with Disability, and 27,453  in Dream Run races across on-ground and virtual runs. This sustained growth is reflected in the  increasing participation of women, a rise in timed runners, and the expanding involvement of diverse  communities through the Dream Run, collectively reflecting the growing adoption of running across  demographics. 

Race day operations will be supported by over 3,700 policemen on duty, more than 900 security  guards, and 7,250 volunteers, including 250+ Mumbai Dabbawalas and 260 NCC cadets. 

In the men’s International Elite Race, the competition will be led by top favourite Merhawi Kesete from  Eritrea (PB: 2:06:36), runner-up last year behind countryman Berhane Tesfay, with a tactical approach  that could yield big results. Joining him are 2023 World Champion Victor Kiplangat (PB: 2:05:09) from  Uganda, South Africa’s Stephen Mokoka, Ethiopian’s Bazezew Asmare (PB: 2:04:57), Tadu Abate  Deme (PB: 2:05:38), returning podium finisher Tesfaye Demeke, and Kelkile Gezahegn (PB: 2:05:56),  all set to deliver a fiercely competitive showdown.

In the Men’s Elite Indian field, Anish Thapa leads after his 2025 Hyderabad Marathon win, bringing  strong credentials and a PB of 2:16:41 from Delhi 2022. He faces stiff competition from 2025 Mumbai  runner-up Man Singh (PB: 2:13:25, 2025 Valencia, the third-fastest Indian ever and 2024 Asian  champion), two-time Mumbai champion Srinu Bugatha (2020 & 2024), and the improving Pradeep  Singh Chaudhary. 

In the Women’s International Elite section, Medina Deme Armino from Ethiopia aims for a stronger  finish after placing third last year, facing her countrywomen in a big dream run in Mumbai. Leading the  charge is fastest entrant Shure Demise (PB: 2:20:59, 2015 Dubai—World Junior Best), with Zinah  Senbeta (PB: 2:21:05, 2023 Ljubljana winner and Mumbai debut seventh) and in-form Yeshi Chekole  (PB: 2:21:17, recently third in Incheon) adding fierce competition. 

In the Women’s Elite Indian field, Nirmaben Thakor eyes a historic hat-trick of Tata Mumbai Marathon  titles. She faces strong competition from two-time winner Jyoti Gawate (2011 & 2017, poised for a  comeback), past three-peat champion Lalita Babbar (2012–2014), Hyderabad/Delhi winner Bhagirathi  (PB: 2:48:56, Delhi), 2025 podium finisher Sonam, and young contender Ashvini Madan Jadhav. 

Prominent members of the Indian Defence Forces will also be part of the Race Day including, Rear  Admiral Deepak Singhal, Chief Staff Officer (Training), HQ Southern Naval Command; Vice Admiral  Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commander in Chief, Western Naval Command; Vice Admiral CR  Praveen Nair, Controller of Personnel Services (CPS), Naval Headquarters, New Delhi; Rear Admiral  Rahul Shanker, Flag Officer Offshore Defence Advisor (FODA); Rear Admiral Sundeep K Verma, Chief  Staff Officer (Pers & Admin), HQ Western Naval Command; Rear Admiral Shantunu Jha, Flag Officer  Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA); Lt Gen CP Cariappa (Retd.), Ex Master General of  Sustenance; and Lt Gen Pradeep Nair (Retd.), Ex Director General Assam Rifles. 

As part of the distance-running tradition, promoters Procam International organized the ‘Pasta Cook Out’. The event witnessed a live pasta cook-out involving dignitaries and guests from the marathon’s  esteemed partners as well as government departments. The winner of the Pasta Cook-Out was Hirofumi  Oshima, Chief Executive CIO, ASICS Corporation and Tushar Malhotra, Director of Sales and  Marketing, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. 

Tomorrow, the Amateur Marathon will start at 5:00 am from CST, the Half Marathon and Police Cup at  5:00 am from Mahim Reti Bunder Ground, and the Elite Full Marathon at 7:00 am. These will be followed  by the Champions with Disability at 7:05 am, the Senior Citizens’ Run at 7:25 am, and the Dream Run at  8:15 am.

The Tata Mumbai Marathon will be telecast live on Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 1 HD on Sunday,  January 18, from 6:30 am onwards. 

To facilitate smooth travel for runners, Western Railway will run three special trains – from Virar to  Churchgate, starting at 2:15 am; from Borivali to Churchgate, starting at 3:05 am; and Churchgate to  Bandra, starting at 3:00 am. Additionally, Central Railway will run from Kalyan to Churchgate, starting at  2:30 am; while, Harbour Line will run from Panvel to CSMT, starting at 2:25 am. 

For further details on race routes and travel options on Sunday morning, refer to the following: • Travel Advisory 

• Full Marathon Route
• Half Marathon Route
• Open 10K
• Other Categories

Early Metro Services by MMRC for Tata Mumbai Marathon participants 

To facilitate smooth travel for all participants of the upcoming Tata Mumbai Marathon, MMRC will run 4  early metros.