From couch to 42 km: How Mumbai became a running city

The Tata Mumbai Marathon has transformed from a niche event with 700 participants in 2004 to the country’s largest mass-participation sporting event, attracting over 65,000 runners this year. This growth signifies a burgeoning running culture in Mumbai, with a significant surge in women’s participation and a global appeal, drawing runners from 46 countries despite the challenging course.