The Mumbai traffic police has released a travel advisory for the upcoming Tata Marathon 2026. This major event will take place on January 18, and it will affect traffic across the city. Authorities have planned alternate routes to ensure smooth movement for marathon runners.
Road Closures and No-Entry Zones
Several key roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3 am to 2 pm on January 18. The marathon route covers areas in South and Central Mumbai, including Azad Maidan, Kalbadevi, D.B. Marg, Tardeo, Worli, Bandra, Dadar, and Mahim. Here is a list of specific roads that will be shut:
- M.G. Road from Metro Junction
- M.G. Road from Bombay Hospital Lane Junction
- K.B. Patil Marg from Madam Cama Road Junction towards C.T.O. Junction
- Veer Nariman Road from N.S. Road and Hutatma Chowk Junction
- Madam Cama Road from Regal Junction and Air India Junction
- Purshottam Thakurdas Road from Hajarimal Somani Marg towards D.N. Road
- Charanjeet Das Marg from D.N. Road towards Hajarimal Somani Marg
- D. Sukhadwala Road from Hajarimal Somani Marg towards D.N. Road
- D.N. Road from Himalaya Junction to Hutatma Chowk
- Walchand Hirachand Marg from Mint Road to Walchand Marg & Avtarsingh Bedi Chowk to CSMT
- Cooprage Road from Buckley Court to Madam Cama Road Junction
- Maharshi Karve Road from Churchgate Junction to Godrej Junction
- Dorabaji Tata Road from NCPA to Murli Devera Chowk
- A. D'mello Road from Kala Ghoda Junction to Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil Road
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road from Murli Devara Chowk to Mafatlal Junction
- Barrister Rajani Marg from Walmiki Chowk to Modern Art Face State (Genda Point)
- N.A. Purandare Road from Mafatlal Junction to B.R. Tambe Chowk (Band Stand Junction)
- D.W. Road from J. Tata Road towards K.C. College
- H.T. Parikh Marg from Akashwani towards M.K. Road
- S.V.P. Road from B.R. Devdhar Chowk towards N.S. Road
- Walkeshwar Road from Teen Bakhda towards Bandstand Junction
- Pandita Rambai Marg (South bound) from Bhartia Vidya Bhavan towards N.S. Road
- Hughes Road from Cicil Junction to R.T.I. Junction
- Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg from August Kranti Marg (no left and right turn from Kemps Corner)
- Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg from Dahanuakar South Road (Carmichal Junction)
- Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg from Gamadia Junction
- Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg from Cadbury Junction
Roads will be blocked based on the seven categories of runs. However, emergency vehicles will still have access if needed.
Marathon Route Details
The Tata Marathon features multiple race categories, each with its own route and timing. Here are the key details:
Full Marathon (Amateurs) - 42.195 km
This race starts at CSMT and ends at Mumbai Gymkhana. Runners will pass through Azad Maidan, Flora Fountain, Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Haji Ali, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Church, Shivaji Park, Siddhivinayak Temple, and Worli Sea Face. The route uses D.N. Road, Veer Nariman Road, Marine Drive, Babulnath Marg, Pedder Road, Coastal Road, Swatantra Veer Savarkar Marg, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, and M.G. Road. It runs from 5 am to 12:30 pm.
Half Marathon - 21.097 km
Starting at Mahim Causeway and finishing at OCS Chowki, this race covers Bandra reclamation, Worli Sea Face, Haji Ali, Pedder Road, and Marine Drive. The path includes Swami Vivekananda Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Coastal Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Road, Pedder Road, and Veer Nariman Road. It is scheduled from 5:00 am to 9:10 am.
10-Km Run
This timed run begins at CSMT and concludes at Metro Junction. Participants will see Flora Fountain, Marine Drive, NCPA, Mafatlal Gymkhana, and Marine Lines. The route follows D.N. Road, Veer Nariman Road, Madame Cama Road, N.S. Bose Road, Princess Street Flyover, and Jagannath Shankar Seth Road. It takes place from 6:00 am to 8:00 am.
Full Marathon Elite - 42.195 km
Elite runners start and finish at CSMT, passing Flora Fountain, Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Haji Ali, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Church, Shivaji Park, and Worli. The course uses D.N. Road, Veer Nariman Road, Coastal Road, Swatantra Veer Savarkar Marg, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Pedder Road, and Marine Drive. The race runs from 7:00 am to 10:30 am.
Champion with Disability Run - 1.6 km
This is a loop starting and ending at CSMT, covering Flora Fountain via D.N. Road. It is set from 7:05 am to 7:45 am.
Senior Citizens Run - 4.2 km
Starting at CSMT and finishing at Metro Junction, this run passes Marine Drive and Marine Lines. The route includes D.N. Road, Veer Nariman Road, Princess Street Flyover, and Jagannath Shankar Seth Road. It occurs from 7:25 am to 8:45 am.
Dream Run - 5.9 km
This run begins at CSMT and ends at Metro Junction, featuring Marine Drive, NCPA, Parsee Gymkhana, and Marine Lines. The path follows D.N. Road, Veer Nariman Road, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Princess Street Flyover, and Jagannath Shankar Seth Road. It is scheduled from 8:15 am to 11:00 am.
Prize Details and Event Background
The Mumbai Marathon has been an annual international event since 2004. For the 2026 edition, the top three finishers in the men's and women's categories will receive medals and prize money. The first-place winner gets Rs 50,000, the second-place winner receives Rs 30,000, and the third-place winner earns Rs 20,000. All elite marathon finishers will also get a Finisher Medal. Timing certificates will be available for download from the event website within 21 working days after the race.
Residents and commuters should plan their travel accordingly to avoid delays. The traffic police advise using alternate routes and staying updated through official channels.
