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Mumbai Marathon: Coastal Road debut, record runners race
19 Jan
Summary
- 70,065 runners participated, a record for the 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon.
- The Coastal Road was a new, challenging addition to the marathon route.
- Medical teams treated over 2,400 participants, with no fatalities reported.
The 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon concluded this past Sunday, drawing a record-breaking 70,065 participants. The event saw neighborhoods and the newly included Coastal Road filled with runners pursuing personal goals and supporting various causes. Elite runners, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities shared the vibrant atmosphere.
Ethiopian runner Tadu Abate secured the men's elite victory, while the challenging new Coastal Road route offered runners stunning sea views but presented unique difficulties. Participants lauded Mumbai's enthusiastic crowd support, noting a stark contrast to other cities' reactions to event-related disruptions.
Medical teams managed over 2,400 cases, primarily minor ailments like cramps and dehydration, with no reported fatalities. The event also highlighted environmental concerns regarding air quality, with monitoring vans deployed along the route to assess pollution levels.
