Tata Mumbai Marathon

Tata Mumbai Marathon Countdown

283

Days

04

Hrs

12

Min

22

Sec

Next Race

January 17, 2027

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The Tata Mumbai Marathon is India's biggest and most iconic marathon, and the largest mass-participation sporting event in Asia. Starting from the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the course runs past the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, the Marine Drive waterfront promenade known as the "Queen's Necklace," and Haji Ali before finishing at Azad Maidan. The January race attracts over 55,000 runners and is the crown jewel of Indian distance running.

WA Gold Label

Est.

2004

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Point-to-point

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

30m

Elev. Loss

30m

Field Size

~55,000

When

January

Time Limit

7h

THE COURSE

Gain

+30m

Loss

-30m

MI 0

KM 0

CST Heritage Start

The race begins at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai's grand Victorian Gothic railway station. Thousands of runners stream away from the illuminated facade in the pre-dawn darkness.

ELEV: 10ft

MI 0

KM 0

CST Heritage Start

The race begins at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai's grand Victorian Gothic railway station. Thousands of runners stream away from the illuminated facade in the pre-dawn darkness.

ELEV: 10ft

MI 8

KM 13

Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Runners cross the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Mahim Bay. The open ocean views and elevated roadway create one of the most dramatic race segments anywhere in the world.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 8

KM 13

Bandra-Worli Sea Link

Runners cross the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Mahim Bay. The open ocean views and elevated roadway create one of the most dramatic race segments anywhere in the world.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 14

KM 22

Haji Ali & Mahalaxmi

The course passes the stunning Haji Ali Dargah mosque perched on an islet in the Arabian Sea, and the historic Mahalaxmi Racecourse. This stretch captures the essence of Mumbai's diverse spiritual and cultural heritage.

ELEV: 8ft

MI 14

KM 22

Haji Ali & Mahalaxmi

The course passes the stunning Haji Ali Dargah mosque perched on an islet in the Arabian Sea, and the historic Mahalaxmi Racecourse. This stretch captures the essence of Mumbai's diverse spiritual and cultural heritage.

ELEV: 8ft

MI 21

KM 34

Marine Drive — Queen's Necklace

Runners cruise along Marine Drive, the iconic arc of Art Deco buildings lining Back Bay. At night the streetlights form the famous "Queen's Necklace" — by race morning, thousands of Mumbaikars line the promenade to cheer.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 21

KM 34

Marine Drive — Queen's Necklace

Runners cruise along Marine Drive, the iconic arc of Art Deco buildings lining Back Bay. At night the streetlights form the famous "Queen's Necklace" — by race morning, thousands of Mumbaikars line the promenade to cheer.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Azad Maidan Finish

The finish at Azad Maidan, a historic open ground in the heart of South Mumbai, brings runners home amid deafening crowds. The backdrop of colonial-era buildings and the energy of India's running capital make for an unforgettable finale.

ELEV: 8ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Azad Maidan Finish

The finish at Azad Maidan, a historic open ground in the heart of South Mumbai, brings runners home amid deafening crowds. The backdrop of colonial-era buildings and the energy of India's running capital make for an unforgettable finale.

ELEV: 8ft