Participants from all walks of life – from professional athletes to school students, corporate teams and senior citizens – took part in the event. Pics/Satej Shinde and Ashish Raje
Many runners wore bright costumes, matching team colours and themed outfits, adding to the visual spectacle
The event was smoothly conducted, with strong security and medical support ensuring the safety of all
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
The marathon route passed through key areas such as CSMT, Azad Maidan, Marine Drive, Worli, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra, and adjoining roads
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
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
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
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
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
Over the last two decades, the Tata Mumbai Marathon has become a hallmark of unity and fitness in India
The event brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the city's resilience and collective spirit
The collective enthusiasm of the crowd kept the runners motivated throughout the race, making the event a memorable experience for both participants and spectators

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