MUMBAI: After a two-year pandemic-forced break, the Tata Mumbai Marathon has returned with a bang, with the 18th edition of the iconic race to take place on the traditional third Sunday of the new year - January 15, 2023, race promoters Procam International announced on Wednesday.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde headlined a guest list that included top officials from title sponsors Tata Group among others, who had gathered to celebrate the announcement of the race and registration dates.
"Today I announce that the registration for this world's biggest marathon is open for participation. I urge all the athletes and runners to participate in the Tata Marathon in record-breaking numbers. This marathon brings all of us on one platform. This marathon evokes the spirit of patriotism in us. Every year, it brings people of different abilities, caste and creed together. I assure you that this government will provide full support to this marathon," Shinde said.
"For the last two years, we couldn't hold it due to Covid-19. However, in January next year, this would be the biggest marathon in the world, which is a matter of delight for everybody. It's a big achievement. I think more than 50,000 people participate in this marathon. Tata Mumbai Marathon is a pride of Mumbai and India," Shinde said.
Procam International, pioneers of distance running in India, today announced the registration dates.
The registration for the Full Marathon will commence on 11th August 2022, 7:00 am onwards at tatamum baimarathon.procam.in along with registrations for all virtual run categories.
Procam International, along with the Government of Maharashtra, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, and the Mumbai Police, among other stakeholders, are pulling out all stops to provide an enhanced running experience, to mark the highly-anticipated return of India's biggest running celebration. The physical races of the 2023 edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon will be flagged off from the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
The categories are the classic distance marathon, the hugely popular half marathon, the open 10k, widely regarded as the first milestone in road running, the Senior Citizens' Run, which will see silvers rule the road, the Champions with Disability, and the colourful Dream Run (5K).
Taking pride in itself on being an inclusive race, the event will see a limited number of spots reserved in the half marathon for Persons with Disability (PwD).
Registration details are available on the official website.
