Thane TMC Marathon 2025 to See 25,000 Runners, Big Cash Prizes

Thane: The 31st edition of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) Annual Marathon will be held on August 10, 2025, officials announced at a press conference on Wednesday. This year’s theme is “Marathon of Thane… Power of Youth”, aiming to energise citizens across age groups.

Time-Tech Enabled Races for 10 km & 21 km Categories

The marathon will feature time-technology tracking for competitive 21 km races (men and women) and 10 km races for participants aged 18 and above. The flagship event is expected to draw over 25,000 runners, including professional, national, and international athletes.

Registration Figures and Race Categories

According to civic officials, the marathon has attracted strong offline and online registrations:

Offline Total: 13,860 participants

Under 12 (3 km): Boys – 2,378 | Girls – 2,051

Under 15 (5 km): Boys – 4,641 | Girls – 4,018

Under 18 (10 km): Boys – 965

Over 60 (1 km): Men – 11 | Women – 22

Corporate Run (1 km): 14 participants

Online Total: 1,850 participants

Men (21 km): 610 | Women (21 km): 190

Men (10 km, 18+): 730 | Women (10 km, 16+): 320

Route, Start Time & Warm-Up Plans

The marathon will begin at 6:30 AM from the TMC headquarters square, covering 12 race categories in total. To ensure participants are prepped, Zumba warm-up sessions will be held before the races.

Additional Commissioner Sandeep Malvi urged TMC staff, journalists, and citizens to participate actively in the event.

Transport Arrangements for Runners

Special buses will be provided for school students participating in the marathon.

A special local train will run from Badlapur to Thane at 5:00 AM and return at 1:00 PM, ensuring smooth transit for participants.

Cash Prizes Worth Over ₹10 Lakh

This year’s total prize money stands at ₹10,38,900, with significant cash rewards across multiple categories:

21 km Race Winners:

1st: ₹1,00,000 | 2nd: ₹75,000 | 3rd: ₹50,000 | 4th: ₹30,000

Positions 5 to 10 will also receive prizes

10 km Race (18+):

1st: ₹25,000 | 2nd: ₹20,000 | 3rd: ₹15,000 | 4th: ₹10,000

Prizes for 5th–10th place

Under 18 (10 km), Under 15 (5 km), and Under 12 (3 km):

Cash prizes and medals for winners in both boys’ and girls’ categories

Over 60 (1 km):

Men: ₹5,000 | Women: ₹3,000 for 1st place

Published on: Wednesday, August 06, 2025, 05:19 PM IST