Mumbai: The Tata Mumbai Marathon has unveiled a landmark route for its 21st edition, to be held on Sunday, 18 January, marking a historic first in the event’s storied legacy. For the first time, runners will experience the newly opened Mumbai Coastal Road as part of the marathon route, alongside the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link. A corridor synonymous with modern mobility and everyday movement, the Coastal Road will, on race day, be transformed into a people’s arena offering runners uninterrupted views of the Arabian Sea and the city skyline, and adding a striking new chapter to one of the world’s most celebrated urban marathons.
Race Categories: Start and Finish Points
- Elite Marathon: Starting and finishing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), this race will see the world’s top athletes test themselves on the new route along the Coastal Road.
- Amateur Marathon: Beginning at CSMT and concluding on MG Road alongside Bombay Gymkhana, this course is designed to reward consistency and endurance, offering runners a satisfying finish.
- Half Marathon and Police Cup: Starting from Mahim Reti Bunder Ground at Mahim Causeway and finishing at OCS Chowki, this race takes participants through some of South Mumbai’s most iconic stretches.
- Open 10K Run, Senior Citizens Run, and Dream Run: Starting from CSMT and finishing on MG Road at the Metro Junction, these categories will bring together thousands of runners from all walks of life.
- Champions With Disability (CWD) Run: Starting and culminating at CSMT, this category allows participants to experience the heart of the event in a supportive and accessible environment.
Anil Kumbhare, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Mumbai, said, “By incorporating the Coastal Road into the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 route, we aim to present Mumbai at its finest on a global platform. This new route will offer marathon runners a unique and scenic experience, while ensuring the safety and ease of movement for other commuters as well. The route has been planned with extensive inter-agency coordination to ensure efficient traffic management, robust security deployment, and seamless operations, so that Mumbai continues to function smoothly on race day.”
