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Navy Half Marathon: 20K Runners Hit Mumbai Streets
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Over 20,000 Indian and 71 international runners participated.
- The 8th edition was held on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
- Bollywood stars Suniel Shetty and Riteish Deshmukh attended.
Mumbai's streets buzzed with energy as the Western Naval Command Navy Half Marathon celebrated its eighth edition on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Over 20,000 runners from across India, alongside 71 international participants from 19 countries, converged for the annual event.
This significant marathon, a fixture in the Indian Navy's calendar, is recognized as a unifying force in Mumbai's sports scene, promoting fitness and patriotism among civilians and naval personnel. The event saw continued growth, with participation numbers increasing from the previous year.
The races were officially commenced by notable dignitaries and Bollywood personalities, including Rahul Narwekar, Suniel Shetty, Ahan Shetty, and Riteish Deshmukh. Runners competed across three categories: the Aircraft Carrier Run (21.1 km), the Destroyer Run (10 km), and the Frigate Run (5 km).
