Mumbai: With thousands of runners expected to take part in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, the Mumbai Metro 3, also known as the Aqua Line, will begin operations much earlier than usual time on Sunday, January 18. According to the update by the Mumbai Metro 3, the train services will start at 3:30 am to ensure smooth travel for participants and early-morning commuters heading to the race start point.
Train Schedule
The first Metro 3 train will depart simultaneously from Aarey JVLR and Cuffe Parade at 3.30 am. The second train service will leave from Aarey JVLR at 4.30 am, while from Cuffe Parade at 4.50 am. The early services are expected to ease pressure on runners between Cuffe Parade and Aarey JVLR to reach CSMT.
How To Reach Tata Mumbai Marathon Start Point?
After you deboard at CSMT, exit from gate number A3 to reach the start point.
Announcing on X (formerly Twitter), Mumbai Metro 3 wrote, "Marathon Runners? We’ve got you covered! To support runners and early commuters during the Tata Mumbai Marathon, additional Metro train services will be operated on 18th January. Plan your journey, ride smart, and arrive on time!"
The full marathon of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 will begin at 5.00 am from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, with runners covering the official distance of 42.195 kilometres before finishing at Mumbai Gymkhana on MG Road. The early morning race will take participants through South Mumbai, the Coastal Road, Bandra Worli Sea Link, central Mumbai and back, offering a demanding yet scenic city loop.
Full Marathon: 5:00 am to 12:30 pm
Half Marathon: 5:00 am to 9:10 am
10K Marathon: 6:00 am to 8:00 am
The 21.097 KM Half Marathon will start from Mahim Causeway (Opp. Mahim Bus Depot) to OCS Chowki, the full marathon of 42.195 KM will start at 5 am from CSMT to Bombay Gymkhana, MG Road. The Open 10K Marathon will start at 6 am from CSMT and end at Metro Theatre, MG Road.
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