College students Chandan Yadav of Badohi district in Uttar Pradesh and teenager Ravina Gayakwad from Nashik in Maharashtra won the Men's and Women's titles, respectively, in the 8th Mumbai Half Marathon 2024 here on Sunday morning.
Chhagan Bombale made a triumphant return to the metropolis by winning the seventh edition of the Mumbai Half Marathon men’s event for the second year in succession. The women’s half marathon (21.1k) was comfortably won by 25-year-old Bharti from Sonepat, Haryana, who breasted the tape in a c
The presence of the legendary cricketer made the ambience at the event even more exciting and one to remember for local residents, who participated in the marathon.
Over 5100 athletes are registered for the prestigious half marathon, 9000 for the 10k run and 5900 for the 5k distance in both men’s and women’s divisions. The half marathon (21.1k) will begin at 5:30 am, the 10k at 6:25 am and the 5k at 8:00 am.
Over 13,500 runners from all walks of life, will compete in three different categories of the Mumbai Half Marathon, which has become one of India's most prestigious road runs.