Marathon Details - Mumbai Marathon

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Tata Mumbai Marathon & Half Marathon,10K, 5.9K Dream Run, 4.2K Senior Citizen

Mumbai, India

January 21, 2024

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Address:	Procam International 14, St. James Court, Marine Drive, Mumbai - 400020, INDIA.
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B. A. from Tennessee (8/11/2017) "HOT, HUMID yet FUN!" (about: 2017) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 4 Pros: 1. Starts early (5:30) so you get to avoid the heat - for a bit. I am of Indian origin but be prepared for the heat (which is hard to do if you're flying in from the US where my last training run was at 28 degrees F!) 2. Easy to get to and out of. 3. Water - available in sealed bottles. 4. Great and enthusiastic spectators. 5. Medal.Nice Gateway of India motif. Cons aplenty: 1. They ran out of T shirts (but I got one 3 months later by mail). 2. No gels and no electrolytes - I gave out Endurolytes to many including a guy who was being attended to by a physician who thought I was trying to kill the dude with Endurolytes!! 3. I probably started well over 10 minutes late because the police manned the corral I was in and forgot to open the gates on time! The first few minutes were spent climbing over a fence and trying to get around a barricade! Only in India! 5. Post race - I had to walk about a mile to get the crappy food that I did not eat (just the bottle of water was good). 6. You have to register a couple of months in advance as a foreigner! It was still fun and I made many new friends!
K. O. from New York NY (4/25/2017) "Plan Ahead - This Race Is Worth Doing" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I happened to have a business trip to Mumbai during race weekend, so I was able to run this race. It is a very interesting experience, one I will never forget for a variety of reasons. This is not a race that you will PR, but do it anyway! Some hints: 1. You need to register well in advance. The race sells out; there is no registering a week or two before the race. 2. You can get to and from the start very easily for a race this size. I took a car from my hotel and got an Uber back with no problem at all. 3. The pre-race basics, like water and bathrooms, were super well organized (most of my races are New York Road Runners races, so I have a high standard). Separate facilities for men and women. 4. Lots of bottled water on the course. 5. You get to run through many interesting parts of Mumbai that you would otherwise only be able to access sitting in a car in traffic. 6. There are very few non-Indians in this race, which makes it very fun for foreigners. 7. Cool medal. 8. I wish there was more Mumbai Marathon merchandise for sale. 9. There are several races on the same day, so it's crowded. Post race experience is awesome. 10. The air pollution is no myth. It's hard to run in this environment. 11. The initial part of the race is on the Bandra Worli Sealink. This is a long bridge - as such there is a steady incline that you need to run up and down twice.
S. V. from Bangalore (2/7/2017) "Best in India, a well thought out & planned event" (about: 2017) 2 previous marathons \| 2 Mumbai Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I have run the full marathon in this course in 2016 and 2017. Great experiences, amazing course on the bandra-worli sealink, cheerful crowd with homemade food refreshments. I would attend this every year as long as I can.
L. M. from California (1/28/2015) "Very unique experience in an up-and-coming race" (about: 2015) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Pros: - Nice, mostly flat course that stays mainly on the water, crosses over a gorgeous bridge where I watched the sun rise over Mumbai. The starting line view of the CST was one of the best pictures I captured my whole trip. - Plenty of water (in bottles!) stations, wet sponges, and security throughout the course. Huge presence from the Indian Navy which was great. - Nice space to relax and stretch after the marathon. The men and women are separated at the end for this purpose. The women's room had trainers to help stretch out. - Results posted quickly - Love that it started at 5:40 AM because we were able to run a solid 90 minutes in the dark. The sun rose quickly and was quite warm by 8AM, so I was grateful for the early start. - Good crowd support - loved high fiving the little kids. - I PR'd! Did not expect to given the weather and unfamiliarity of the course. Cons: - The expo was a week before the race, not ideal for someone traveling to compete. They did have an opportunity to pick up your bib the day before, but it was not an expo by any means. I asked at least ten people if there was anywhere I could buy a Mumbai marathon tshirt. Their response was 'Asics didn't make them this year.' Not sure what that means. - Website wasn't entirely helpful. It had a lot of information about the need to be in shape to run a marathon, but forgot some important things such as hotel recommendations, course map, etc. - The registration fee (though it was extremely cheap, compared to US races) didn't even include a t-shirt (see above)! - The food/beverage options at the finish line weren't what I was expecting, but I'm American and really just wanted a beer and a bagel. Overall, people thought I was nuts for going to India to run a marathon. I had a great time and would just recommend the race directors put some time into the website and expo. Participants should take advantage of the plentiful water - the friend I was running with got pretty dehydrated because he was not used to running in such high temps.
S. S. from Singapore (1/19/2014) "Great one, if you live in India" (about: 2014) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I ran the half this year and finished in 1:38. Overall, the event was quite well organized, and the crowd support was sparse but enthusiastic. The expo did not have many counters but the waiting time to get the bib was minimal. They seemed to have their act together. One unique thing about the race was that there were many families on the road handing our fruits and biscuits! The start time at 6 am is a great idea - the temperature was no more than 18 deg C so the running experience was great. The course is quite flat except for the 15th km (for half) where there is probably a 500m steep climb. The half starts at 6 am, and so I was actually surprised that hundreds of people in select residential areas came out in support. Water and oranges were available, but unfortunately, the sports drink section was not marked specifically, so I missed it. I did not use the toilets along the way (there were enough in the beginning) and they should have been marked clearly as well. After finishing, I wish they had handed out bananas etc. There was a lot of music and cheering in the last 2 km. Overall, this is worth doing if you live in or near Mumbai, but no need to travel from overseas for the event.
I. R. from Mumbai, India (1/18/2012) "Not a destination race" (about: 2012) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 This is a good, no a great, race til about mile 18. Good if sparse crowd support, excellent route and with only 3,500 people running the marathon loads of space. Then at mile 18 you run into the tail enders of the half marathon who are walking, talking on their phones and weaving all over the place. Essentially race over at that point. Spectators and TV crews were running across the course without looking and elbowing runners who were still racing. Also, all the water stations were out of water by mile 20 just as the temperature climbed to 24C. No energy drinks as far as I could see. After the race the exhausted marathon runners are pushed around by the walkers trying to get to the feeding area. Totally impossible situation and the volunteers were totally clueless. Lot to do for this race to become world class
Daniel Vaz from India (5/25/2009) "Bad organization and high temperatures" (about: 2008) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Mumbai Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 3 The organizers make sure that they take care of only the elites. There are no water stations for slow runners, as they near the end. No gels and no electrolytes either. The high race-day temperatures and the lack of water make it an avoidable race.
E. S. from Ottawa, Canada (1/19/2009) "An Unforgettable Experience but Needs Improvement!" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon was my first international race and I wanted to make some suggestions/tips for the organizers and future runners. In general, I would not recommend coming to Mumbai JUST to run the race, but India itself is an amazing amazing country... and its people are so kind and genuine. Westerners could learn a lot from them. The bad: - Unless you are an elite athlete, you will not be taken seriously in this race! It was a slow marathon for me due to the heat and lack of training (took me somewhere between 4:30 and 5:00), but still, I did not expect to be approached at KM 33 (WHILE STILL RUNNING!) by a television crew wanting me to give an interview! - Energy gels of any kind - NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN INDIA!!! The type of "energy drink" they hand out is not common; I've never seen it before (comes in a packet in powder form) and it tasted pretty terrible compared to Gatorade. That's not to mention that at some of the "energy" stations, they were out of energy drink, or you yourself would have to stop at the station to open your own packet and add them yourself to your water! - Start line: more volunteers (SOME volunteers) needed to show people the right direction and explain the process of the holding area and walking in circles to find it! Very confusing. Also, the corral system should be used instead of a mass start. It's frustrating when there are both people bombing by you and people that are walking ahead of you (especially the ones carrying banners the width of the roadway!)! - Volunteers should be better trained to answer questions. I found a lot them didn't know a great deal of helpful info and were only able to say, "Look at the information booklet" when I asked a question. - Questionable vendors at the expo (fashion 24K gold jewelley in place of, say... energy gel vendors?). - Race kits: no t-shirt and a bunch of products specifically for men for shaving! As one of the several women in the race, I was disappointed. - The "Athletes Area" for before and after the race should be for ATHLETES ONLY! When I just finish a marathon and am replenishing myself with carbs and water, it is tough when having to walk another kilometer in the glaring, Mumbai, 35-degree sun to get to the food/water tents. And to make matters worse, I was promptly accosted by beggars wanting this food and water. - Not enough porta-potties (ended up asking a garage station to use theirs during the race!!). The good: - Course was nice, starting and ending at Victoria Terminus, a beautiful old building. - Course was well marked. - Small Kingfisher bottled water is handed out (maybe 100 mL each?) - generates a lot of waste but at least you know the water hasn't been tampered with and you can carry with you for a few KMs. - Plenty of water stations, though NO GELS. - Timing chips did not have to be returned this year. No long lines. - Spectator support was pretty nice, especially for foreigners! I love seeing all of the kids coming out with their teachers to cheer us on! Very motivating. - A historical race this year, given the terrorist attacks 2 months ago in Mumbai. I was so so proud that they went ahead with the race as scheduled. Thank you to India and thank you to Mumbai! I will never forget my experience.
Anantharaman Sivaraman from Mumbai, India (1/19/2009) "Excellent spectators, superb course" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 3 Mumbai Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 I have run the Mumbai Half Marathon thrice and Singapore Half Marathon once. I rate Mumbai miles ahead of S'Pore: 1. 80% of the route, spanning two sea-fronts - Marine Drive and Haji Ali - is unique. S'Pore was intimidating, running amidst tall, claustrophobia-inducing buildings. A sea-front was advertised, but I saw none. 2. The Bollywood music and the crowds chanting and clapping make Mumbai a memorable experience. If music stands are erected at regular 2 KM distances, it will make the running all the more easier. What enthusiasm! People were dishing out Glucose biscuits and bananas to runners! Mumbai, JAI HO! In S'Pore, no crowds, no music. 3. Mumbai should start the full marathon in advance, as in S'Pore, where it started at 5:30 a.m. Professional runners need running space and a lenient sun, not unworthy celebrities thirsting for sound bytes and muck shots, for whose benefit I am told, the full starts later in Mumbai after sunrise. It is pathetic to see the professionals dodging past the slower half-marathon runners. 4. In S'Pore, chips come with the kit to everyone. If you do not drop it back in a tray after finish, your credit card is debited for the cost. Running stats and certificate arrive later, by mail and online. Mumbai should do this (or at least make it optional), to spare the post-run trauma.
Victor Bhatt from Houston. Texas (11/15/2008) "STAY AWAY, if you are smart" (about: 2008) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 After having run 220 marathons all over the world, I recommend that my fellow runners stay clear of the Mumbai Marathon. Save yourself the trip and the humiliation. It was a complete disaster. This is not a race. This was a joke. Many foreign runners were disappointed. The organizers are not ready for foreign runners. Save yourself the time and the trouble.

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B. A. from Tennessee (8/11/2017) "HOT, HUMID yet FUN!" (about: 2017) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 4 Pros: 1. Starts early (5:30) so you get to avoid the heat - for a bit. I am of Indian origin but be prepared for the heat (which is hard to do if you're flying in from the US where my last training run was at 28 degrees F!) 2. Easy to get to and out of. 3. Water - available in sealed bottles. 4. Great and enthusiastic spectators. 5. Medal.Nice Gateway of India motif. Cons aplenty: 1. They ran out of T shirts (but I got one 3 months later by mail). 2. No gels and no electrolytes - I gave out Endurolytes to many including a guy who was being attended to by a physician who thought I was trying to kill the dude with Endurolytes!! 3. I probably started well over 10 minutes late because the police manned the corral I was in and forgot to open the gates on time! The first few minutes were spent climbing over a fence and trying to get around a barricade! Only in India! 5. Post race - I had to walk about a mile to get the crappy food that I did not eat (just the bottle of water was good). 6. You have to register a couple of months in advance as a foreigner! It was still fun and I made many new friends!
K. O. from New York NY (4/25/2017) "Plan Ahead - This Race Is Worth Doing" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I happened to have a business trip to Mumbai during race weekend, so I was able to run this race. It is a very interesting experience, one I will never forget for a variety of reasons. This is not a race that you will PR, but do it anyway! Some hints: 1. You need to register well in advance. The race sells out; there is no registering a week or two before the race. 2. You can get to and from the start very easily for a race this size. I took a car from my hotel and got an Uber back with no problem at all. 3. The pre-race basics, like water and bathrooms, were super well organized (most of my races are New York Road Runners races, so I have a high standard). Separate facilities for men and women. 4. Lots of bottled water on the course. 5. You get to run through many interesting parts of Mumbai that you would otherwise only be able to access sitting in a car in traffic. 6. There are very few non-Indians in this race, which makes it very fun for foreigners. 7. Cool medal. 8. I wish there was more Mumbai Marathon merchandise for sale. 9. There are several races on the same day, so it's crowded. Post race experience is awesome. 10. The air pollution is no myth. It's hard to run in this environment. 11. The initial part of the race is on the Bandra Worli Sealink. This is a long bridge - as such there is a steady incline that you need to run up and down twice.
S. V. from Bangalore (2/7/2017) "Best in India, a well thought out & planned event" (about: 2017) 2 previous marathons \| 2 Mumbai Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I have run the full marathon in this course in 2016 and 2017. Great experiences, amazing course on the bandra-worli sealink, cheerful crowd with homemade food refreshments. I would attend this every year as long as I can.
L. M. from California (1/28/2015) "Very unique experience in an up-and-coming race" (about: 2015) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Pros: - Nice, mostly flat course that stays mainly on the water, crosses over a gorgeous bridge where I watched the sun rise over Mumbai. The starting line view of the CST was one of the best pictures I captured my whole trip. - Plenty of water (in bottles!) stations, wet sponges, and security throughout the course. Huge presence from the Indian Navy which was great. - Nice space to relax and stretch after the marathon. The men and women are separated at the end for this purpose. The women's room had trainers to help stretch out. - Results posted quickly - Love that it started at 5:40 AM because we were able to run a solid 90 minutes in the dark. The sun rose quickly and was quite warm by 8AM, so I was grateful for the early start. - Good crowd support - loved high fiving the little kids. - I PR'd! Did not expect to given the weather and unfamiliarity of the course. Cons: - The expo was a week before the race, not ideal for someone traveling to compete. They did have an opportunity to pick up your bib the day before, but it was not an expo by any means. I asked at least ten people if there was anywhere I could buy a Mumbai marathon tshirt. Their response was 'Asics didn't make them this year.' Not sure what that means. - Website wasn't entirely helpful. It had a lot of information about the need to be in shape to run a marathon, but forgot some important things such as hotel recommendations, course map, etc. - The registration fee (though it was extremely cheap, compared to US races) didn't even include a t-shirt (see above)! - The food/beverage options at the finish line weren't what I was expecting, but I'm American and really just wanted a beer and a bagel. Overall, people thought I was nuts for going to India to run a marathon. I had a great time and would just recommend the race directors put some time into the website and expo. Participants should take advantage of the plentiful water - the friend I was running with got pretty dehydrated because he was not used to running in such high temps.
S. S. from Singapore (1/19/2014) "Great one, if you live in India" (about: 2014) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I ran the half this year and finished in 1:38. Overall, the event was quite well organized, and the crowd support was sparse but enthusiastic. The expo did not have many counters but the waiting time to get the bib was minimal. They seemed to have their act together. One unique thing about the race was that there were many families on the road handing our fruits and biscuits! The start time at 6 am is a great idea - the temperature was no more than 18 deg C so the running experience was great. The course is quite flat except for the 15th km (for half) where there is probably a 500m steep climb. The half starts at 6 am, and so I was actually surprised that hundreds of people in select residential areas came out in support. Water and oranges were available, but unfortunately, the sports drink section was not marked specifically, so I missed it. I did not use the toilets along the way (there were enough in the beginning) and they should have been marked clearly as well. After finishing, I wish they had handed out bananas etc. There was a lot of music and cheering in the last 2 km. Overall, this is worth doing if you live in or near Mumbai, but no need to travel from overseas for the event.
I. R. from Mumbai, India (1/18/2012) "Not a destination race" (about: 2012) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 This is a good, no a great, race til about mile 18. Good if sparse crowd support, excellent route and with only 3,500 people running the marathon loads of space. Then at mile 18 you run into the tail enders of the half marathon who are walking, talking on their phones and weaving all over the place. Essentially race over at that point. Spectators and TV crews were running across the course without looking and elbowing runners who were still racing. Also, all the water stations were out of water by mile 20 just as the temperature climbed to 24C. No energy drinks as far as I could see. After the race the exhausted marathon runners are pushed around by the walkers trying to get to the feeding area. Totally impossible situation and the volunteers were totally clueless. Lot to do for this race to become world class
Daniel Vaz from India (5/25/2009) "Bad organization and high temperatures" (about: 2008) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Mumbai Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 3 The organizers make sure that they take care of only the elites. There are no water stations for slow runners, as they near the end. No gels and no electrolytes either. The high race-day temperatures and the lack of water make it an avoidable race.
E. S. from Ottawa, Canada (1/19/2009) "An Unforgettable Experience but Needs Improvement!" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon was my first international race and I wanted to make some suggestions/tips for the organizers and future runners. In general, I would not recommend coming to Mumbai JUST to run the race, but India itself is an amazing amazing country... and its people are so kind and genuine. Westerners could learn a lot from them. The bad: - Unless you are an elite athlete, you will not be taken seriously in this race! It was a slow marathon for me due to the heat and lack of training (took me somewhere between 4:30 and 5:00), but still, I did not expect to be approached at KM 33 (WHILE STILL RUNNING!) by a television crew wanting me to give an interview! - Energy gels of any kind - NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN INDIA!!! The type of "energy drink" they hand out is not common; I've never seen it before (comes in a packet in powder form) and it tasted pretty terrible compared to Gatorade. That's not to mention that at some of the "energy" stations, they were out of energy drink, or you yourself would have to stop at the station to open your own packet and add them yourself to your water! - Start line: more volunteers (SOME volunteers) needed to show people the right direction and explain the process of the holding area and walking in circles to find it! Very confusing. Also, the corral system should be used instead of a mass start. It's frustrating when there are both people bombing by you and people that are walking ahead of you (especially the ones carrying banners the width of the roadway!)! - Volunteers should be better trained to answer questions. I found a lot them didn't know a great deal of helpful info and were only able to say, "Look at the information booklet" when I asked a question. - Questionable vendors at the expo (fashion 24K gold jewelley in place of, say... energy gel vendors?). - Race kits: no t-shirt and a bunch of products specifically for men for shaving! As one of the several women in the race, I was disappointed. - The "Athletes Area" for before and after the race should be for ATHLETES ONLY! When I just finish a marathon and am replenishing myself with carbs and water, it is tough when having to walk another kilometer in the glaring, Mumbai, 35-degree sun to get to the food/water tents. And to make matters worse, I was promptly accosted by beggars wanting this food and water. - Not enough porta-potties (ended up asking a garage station to use theirs during the race!!). The good: - Course was nice, starting and ending at Victoria Terminus, a beautiful old building. - Course was well marked. - Small Kingfisher bottled water is handed out (maybe 100 mL each?) - generates a lot of waste but at least you know the water hasn't been tampered with and you can carry with you for a few KMs. - Plenty of water stations, though NO GELS. - Timing chips did not have to be returned this year. No long lines. - Spectator support was pretty nice, especially for foreigners! I love seeing all of the kids coming out with their teachers to cheer us on! Very motivating. - A historical race this year, given the terrorist attacks 2 months ago in Mumbai. I was so so proud that they went ahead with the race as scheduled. Thank you to India and thank you to Mumbai! I will never forget my experience.
Anantharaman Sivaraman from Mumbai, India (1/19/2009) "Excellent spectators, superb course" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 3 Mumbai Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 I have run the Mumbai Half Marathon thrice and Singapore Half Marathon once. I rate Mumbai miles ahead of S'Pore: 1. 80% of the route, spanning two sea-fronts - Marine Drive and Haji Ali - is unique. S'Pore was intimidating, running amidst tall, claustrophobia-inducing buildings. A sea-front was advertised, but I saw none. 2. The Bollywood music and the crowds chanting and clapping make Mumbai a memorable experience. If music stands are erected at regular 2 KM distances, it will make the running all the more easier. What enthusiasm! People were dishing out Glucose biscuits and bananas to runners! Mumbai, JAI HO! In S'Pore, no crowds, no music. 3. Mumbai should start the full marathon in advance, as in S'Pore, where it started at 5:30 a.m. Professional runners need running space and a lenient sun, not unworthy celebrities thirsting for sound bytes and muck shots, for whose benefit I am told, the full starts later in Mumbai after sunrise. It is pathetic to see the professionals dodging past the slower half-marathon runners. 4. In S'Pore, chips come with the kit to everyone. If you do not drop it back in a tray after finish, your credit card is debited for the cost. Running stats and certificate arrive later, by mail and online. Mumbai should do this (or at least make it optional), to spare the post-run trauma.
Victor Bhatt from Houston. Texas (11/15/2008) "STAY AWAY, if you are smart" (about: 2008) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Mumbai Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 After having run 220 marathons all over the world, I recommend that my fellow runners stay clear of the Mumbai Marathon. Save yourself the trip and the humiliation. It was a complete disaster. This is not a race. This was a joke. Many foreign runners were disappointed. The organizers are not ready for foreign runners. Save yourself the time and the trouble.

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