The Tata Mumbai Marathon was launched in 2004 by Procam International with the goal of creating a world-class marathon event in India. At a time when organized distance running culture was still developing in the country, the event helped popularize recreational and competitive road running on a national scale. Over the years, the marathon evolved into India’s largest mass participation sporting event.
The race has played a major role in elevating Indian distance running internationally. It helped Indian athletes achieve Olympic qualification standards and brought elite global marathoners to India annually. The event also became one of India’s largest charity platforms, raising substantial funds for NGOs and social causes through its philanthropy initiative.