Next race
Sunday, 17 January 2027
5:15 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban coastal road
Elevation
Flat · 50 m gain
50 m climbing
Race profile
The Mumbai Marathon is India's largest and richest road race, drawing approximately 11k finishers each January through the country's financial capital. The course passes the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on a flat coastal loop. January's dry-season Mumbai morning and the sea-link crossing make it South Asia's premier marathon.
Mumbai Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 11k finishers
Course & terrain
The Mumbai Marathon is an urban coastal road that starts at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) and finishes at the Marine Drive / Girgaum Chowpatty festival area. The loop passes the Gateway of India, crosses the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and follows Marine Drive along the Arabian Sea. The flat profile keeps rhythm steady throughout, with only minor bridge ramps or short rises interrupting otherwise even pacing. Spectators gather along the waterfront, at the start-finish festival, and at organised cheer stations on the most scenic coastal stretches.
The Mumbai Marathon course is flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 50 metres of climbing and 50 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
Registration
The Mumbai Marathon does not use a simple open entry — marathon places are confirmed against timing criteria (valid certified marathon or half-marathon times submitted within organiser guidelines) or through charity bibs via United Way Mumbai, the official philanthropy partner. Registration at tatamumbaimarathon.procam.in typically opens in July for the January race and the marathon category sells out quickly once open. Applicants receive confirmation within ten working days if their submitted times meet the criteria.
Getting there
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
2 km / 1 mi
Race footage
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
When a flat course helps your time, when hills are worth the view, and how to pick terrain that fits your training and goals.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Match a race to your goals — personal bests, sightseeing, atmosphere, or a major milestone — using course data and realistic expectations.
