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IN PHOTOS: Colourful crowds and collective spirit at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026

Updated On: 18 January, 2026 07:09 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

At the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, a celebration of colour and community spirit was witnessed on Sunday, as thousands of runners and supporters gathered in vibrant attire across the city. Pics/Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje

At the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, a celebration of colour and community spirit was witnessed on Sunday, as thousands of runners and supporters gathered in vibrant attire across the city. Pics/Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje

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At the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, a celebration of colour and community spirit was witnessed on Sunday, as thousands of runners and supporters gathered in vibrant attire across the city. Pics/Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje
<p>The Tata Mumbai Marathon event is held each year usually in January</p>

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The Tata Mumbai Marathon event is held each year usually in January

<p>Many runners wore bright costumes, matching team colours and themed outfits, adding to the visual spectacle</p>

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Many runners wore bright costumes, matching team colours and themed outfits, adding to the visual spectacle

<p>The event held on Sunday morning created a lively atmosphere along the route</p>

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The event held on Sunday morning created a lively atmosphere along the route

<p>The event was smoothly conducted, with strong security and medical support ensuring the safety of all</p>

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The event was smoothly conducted, with strong security and medical support ensuring the safety of all

<p>The Central and Western Railway had earlier said that it will be running special Mumbai local trains on January 18 to facilitate participants of Tata Mumbai Marathon</p>

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The Central and Western Railway had earlier said that it will be running special Mumbai local trains on January 18 to facilitate participants of Tata Mumbai Marathon

<p>The marathon route passed through key areas such as CSMT, Azad Maidan, Marine Drive, Worli, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra, and adjoining roads</p>

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The marathon route passed through key areas such as CSMT, Azad Maidan, Marine Drive, Worli, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra, and adjoining roads

<p>Mumbai Marathon featured seven different race categories, including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km Run, Elite Race, Champion with Disability Run, Senior Citizens&rsquo; Run, and Dream Run</p>

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Mumbai Marathon featured seven different race categories, including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km Run, Elite Race, Champion with Disability Run, Senior Citizens’ Run, and Dream Run

<p>The top three finishers in both elite races received prize money of USD 50,000 for first place, USD 25,000 for second, and USD 15,000 for third</p>

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The top three finishers in both elite races received prize money of USD 50,000 for first place, USD 25,000 for second, and USD 15,000 for third

<p>Mumbai Police had issued a advisory and list of traffic curbs at Mumbai Coastal Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link and key routes in parts of the city</p>

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Mumbai Police had issued a advisory and list of traffic curbs at Mumbai Coastal Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link and key routes in parts of the city

<p>Most races will start from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) or nearby locations and passed through Marine Drive, Worli Sea Face, Coastal Road, and Bandra-Worli Sea Link areas</p>

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Most races will start from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) or nearby locations and passed through Marine Drive, Worli Sea Face, Coastal Road, and Bandra-Worli Sea Link areas

<p>The Full Marathon (42.195 km &ndash; Amateurs) began at 5 am</p>

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The Full Marathon (42.195 km – Amateurs) began at 5 am

<p>The Half Marathon (21.097 km) was scheduled at 5 am till 9:10 am</p>

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The Half Marathon (21.097 km) was scheduled at 5 am till 9:10 am

<p>The 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) saw participation from over 69,000 individuals, including more than 65,000 runners on the ground and 3,700 virtual participants</p>

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The 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) saw participation from over 69,000 individuals, including more than 65,000 runners on the ground and 3,700 virtual participants

<p>Over the last two decades, the Tata Mumbai Marathon has become a hallmark of unity and fitness in India</p>

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Over the last two decades, the Tata Mumbai Marathon has become a hallmark of unity and fitness in India

<p>The event brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the city`s resilience and collective spirit</p>

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The event brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the city`s resilience and collective spirit

<p>The collective enthusiasm of the crowd kept the runners motivated throughout the race, making the event a memorable experience for both participants and spectators</p>

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The collective enthusiasm of the crowd kept the runners motivated throughout the race, making the event a memorable experience for both participants and spectators

<p>Like every year, people come together to promote fitness, endurance and community spirit</p>

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Like every year, people come together to promote fitness, endurance and community spirit

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