The cream of the country’s long distance talent is expected to grace the event. More than 10,000 athletes are expected to run across the stretch of 42 kms.u00a0

More than 45,000 people are expected to cheer them at the event. It will see thousands of serious, amateur participants from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai as well as the other districts. A number of well-known long distance runners from foreign countries are also expected to participate. There is 21 km marathon for men and women, in which veteran athletes who are above 50 years are also running.