Participants take part in the Dream Run category near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Sunday. The category saw runners from across age groups joining the event to promote causes such as cancer awareness, reflecting the marathon’s spirit of fitness, inclusion and social responsibility. Pic/SATEJ SHINDE 

A police officer hands out bottled water to Full Marathon runners at the Bowstring Arch Bridge on the Coastal Road during the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 on Sunday, highlighting the coordinated efforts of civic agencies and volunteers in ensuring the smooth conduct of the event. Pic/ASHISH RAJE

Upendra Thanawala, 74, has been participating in the marathon since its first edition in 2004, dressed in the familiar khadi attire and round spectacles of Mahatma Gandhi, drawing attention by walking the entire route barefoot, and spreading the message of peace, non-violence, and self-reliance. The septuagenarian, once again, chose to walk instead of run (Inputs by Ritika Gondhalekar). Pic/SATEJ SHINDE

Senior citizens participate in the Senior Citizens’ Run category at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, proving that age was no barrier as elderly runners took to the course with enthusiasm and determination. Pic/SATEJ SHINDE

Senior citizens participate in the Senior Citizens’ Run category at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Pic/SATEJ SHINDE

Senior citizens participate in the Senior Citizens’ Run category at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Pic/SATEJ SHINDE