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Tata Mumbai Marathon Confirms Record 69,100 Runners for Jan. 18, 2026

An impact study reports sizable economic, charity and sustainability gains tied to the race.

Overview

  • Organisers report 69,100 participants, including 65,400 on-ground runners and 3,700 virtual entrants.
  • A record 14,059 athletes are slated to run the full marathon, with continued growth across the Half Marathon, Open 10K and Dream Run.
  • Female participation and the share of timed runners have increased, reflecting broader grassroots adoption of distance running.
  • An IISM–Procam report cites a ₹530.59 crore socio-economic contribution for 2025 and ₹53.62 crore raised for 275 NGOs.
  • World Athletics recognised the event’s waste management and food redistribution practices, as organisers roll out a refreshed TMM app with AR medal capture and unified tracking for physical and virtual runners alongside strong state and police support.