Mumbai: The 16th edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon 2019 will observe slight changes in the route, timing, start and finish lines across categories. They will also provide medical facilities, various facilities at the start/finish points. TMM organisers said there will be less turns and kept only one U-turn, which is at Nariman Point and all these changes will ensure both runners and spectators enjoy a smooth race during the event.
Hugh Jones, race director said, “There is a slight change this year along the route around the finish lines. We have various finish points for an improved experience. Marathon Amateurs, Half Marathoners, and participants in the timed 10km run will be finishing at Hazarimal Somani Marg. We are also going to start early so that the marathoners have covered a good amount of length before the sun hits them.
We will have less conflict with moving traffic, and also have taken into consideration the ongoing metro construction work. We have managed to have a straight run for the elite runners,” added Jones. Dr Vijay D’silva, Medical Director, said they have built an infrastructure which is a replica of the hospital which is spread over the entire 42-km course with 400-500 medical manpower and two major base camps, one with 40 beds and another with 20 beds.
“To ensure the health of every participant, we have arranged 11 aid- stations across the route, 13 ambulances, and 8 medics on bikes. More than 200 medical people with over 400 volunteers will be present along the course,” added Dr D’silva. Vivek Singh, joint MD, Procam International, said, they are thankful to the government and Bombay Gymkhana for their support.
This year we have made slight changes across the course and created a challenging environment. “We have ensured there is no stoppage in any metro construction work and would like to thank all the authorities in the city as they have provided us excellent support to ensure that we have a successful edition once again,” added Singh.
MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY ASIAN HEART INSTITUTE
Ambulances: 11
Medical Personnel on Duty: 600
Medics on bikes: 8
TRANSPORT FACILITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS
Free shuttle service: For the convenience of all the confirmed Half Marathon participants, a total of 55 free shuttle service will be functional. The service will run from outside Mahalaxmi (Western line) and Parel (Central line) railway stations between 3:30 am and 4:45 am.
Participants travelling by car/ radio taxis from North Mumbai: Runners from North Mumbai, using vehicles to get dropped off for the event, can ply up to the Doordarshan Bhavan – shuttle bus services will operate from Doordarshan Bhavan to Worli Dairy between 3:45 am and 4:50 am.
Train services: Special trains arranged in the early morning hours on race day to Churchgate and CSMT.
