Registration for historic 20th Edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon gets underway today

- Ashok Dhamija
- 15 Aug, 2024
The registration for the landmark 20th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon scheduled to take place on Sunday, 19th January 2025 from the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai will commence from 14th August 2024 from 7 am onwards.
This was announced by Procam International, promoters of Asia’s most prestigious marathon during a media meet in Mumbai.
To be held across seven categories including that in Physical and Virtual format the popular annual mass sporting extravaganza prides itself on being an inclusive race. This year, limited spots have been reserved in the Half Marathon for Persons with Disability (PwD). To encourage more women to participate in the traditional format of Marathon including Half Marathon, a limited number of running spots are reserved for them in both the categories. The schedule for application /registration to be made at www.tatamumbaimarathon.procam.in from participants related to the different categories.is detailed below
A) Marathon: Opens on Wednesday, 14 August, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. and remain open until Saturday, November 30, 2024, or until all running spots are filled, whichever occurs first.
B) Half Marathon: Commences on Friday, 23 August, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., and close on Friday, September 13, 2024. Slots will be confirmed on a fastest-runner-first basis as per the timing certificate submitted during Half Marathon registration for their respective categories.
C) Open 10K: Opened exclusively reserved for charity, with a limited number of charity bibs available on a first-come, first-served basis. These charity bibs can be secured through a premium donation to participating NGOs For more information, please visit www.unitedwaymumbai.org/tmm. In addition, there are limited running places available under Open 10K-Online Ballot, where an online ballot system is implemented to ensure all runners have an equal opportunity to participate in the Open 10K race category following an online ballot wil. The online ballot in Open 10K will open on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. and close on Thursday, 22 August, 2024.
D) Charity Running Spots: Registration for charity running places in the Marathon, Half Marathon, the Open 10K and Dream Run will start on Wednesday, 14 August, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. and close on Friday, December 13, 2024, or until all running spots are filled, whichever occurs first. For more details visit www.unitedwaymumbai.org/tmm.
E) Dream Run: Open on Tuesday, 5 November , 2024, at 7:00 a.m. and close on Monday, November 25, or until all available spots have been filled, whichever comes first.
F) Senior Citizens’ Run and Champions with Disability: Registrations will open on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. and close on Monday, 25 November, 2024, or until all available spots have been filled, whichever comes first.
G) Tata Mumbai Marathon Virtual Run: To be held in Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 Km, and the Dream Run (5 km), registrations will open on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. and close on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The same open to virtual participants from anywhere in the world via the exclusive Tata Mumbai Marathon app
Anil & Vivek Singh, Promoters, Procam International on the occasion said, “Every great city in the world must have a Marathon. Nothing binds a city, as a marathon does! With this in mind, we launched the Mumbai Marathon in 2004. Today, 20 years later, the Tata Mumbai Marathon represents everything good Mumbai stands for. We owe this success to our running community, the invaluable support of sponsors, and the steadfast encouragement of the government. As we gear up to welcome the landmark 20th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, let us remember, that extraordinary impact can be achieved when we run with purpose, passion, and the unwavering belief that together, we can make a difference”
Adrian Terron, Head – Brand & Marketing, Tata Sons on the other hand said, “The Tata Mumbai Marathon has become a foundational event for both, the city of Mumbai and the Indian sporting calendar as part of the broader movement of participative sport across the globe. We are excited to continue our support for this transformative initiative that embodies the spirit of perseverance and brings together an ever-growing community of citizens in the act of collectively celebrating the human spirit.”
Ujjwal Mathur - SVP & Country Head - India Business, TCS, “As we celebrate the 20th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, we are inspired by its remarkable journey. What began as a sporting event has blossomed into a powerful symbol of Mumbai’s indomitable spirit. The marathon’s success is fuelled by the passion of its ever-growing community of runners and fitness enthusiasts. As long-standing supporters and pioneers in running events, TCS firmly believes in the transformative power of sports to promote health, unity, sustainability, and social impact. The marathon amplifies our brand’s commitment to wellness, which is deeply integrated into our corporate culture. In its 20th year, the Tata Mumbai Marathon will continue to inspire countless stories of personal triumph and forge bonds among runners, the ripple effect of which represents its true power and our collective potential to make a difference.”
About The Tata Mumbai Marathon: The prestigious World Athletics Gold Label Race has paved the way for a holistic approach to sports in India. From year one, it has instilled the importance of an active lifestyle and led to the popularity of the sport. It also has provided Indian athletes an opportunity to compete with the best in the world and win laurels for India. Besides sport, the platform has been a silver lining for the social sector. Running is the fastest-growing participative sport in the country with 700 running events and 700+ run clubs. Additionally, it has led to the development of a thriving ecosystem around the sport contributing to the socio-economic health and environmental sustainability of Maharashtra.