Landmark 20th Tata Mumbai Marathon to Witness Fierce Competition and Historic Moments

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The Tata Mumbai Marathon, a hallmark event in the global running calendar, is set to celebrate its 20th edition this Sunday, January 19. Recognized as a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, the marathon continues to be a platform for elite runners to showcase their talent and launch illustrious careers. Notable alumni include Hendrik Ramaala, who won the inaugural edition in 2004 before claiming victory in the New York Marathon the same year.

This year’s race promises historic moments as Ethiopia’s Hayle Lemi Berhanu aims for an unprecedented hat-trick of titles. Berhanu, who holds the event record (2:07:32) set in 2023, expressed confidence in his preparation. “I’ve trained intensely after Beijing, sticking to my coach’s guidance. With my experience on this course, I feel ready to deliver a strong performance,” he shared.

Joining Berhanu in the men’s elite category is Ethiopian Bazezew Asmare, now fully recovered from a prior injury, and Kenya’s Philemon Rono, runner-up in 2023. Rono, preparing for a return to form, remarked, “Running for Kenya is an honor. A win here is crucial for my World Championships qualification and Tokyo aspirations.”

The women’s race also promises thrilling competition. Aberash Minsewo, last year’s champion, is eager to defend her title at just 23 years old. “I’ve grown since last year and feel well-prepared. Knowing the course gives me confidence,” Minsewo noted. However, she faces tough challenges from compatriots Shitaye Eshete, now representing Bahrain, and Shuko Genemo, who seeks a gold finish with meticulous preparation under her coach’s unique training philosophy.

Eshete, an experienced marathoner, shared insights into her journey: “Transitioning from track to marathons has been rewarding. Focusing on high mileage has equipped me to achieve success in road racing.”

The prize pool of $389,524 includes $50,000 for the winners in both men’s and women’s categories, with additional bonuses for breaking course records. As elite runners prepare to leave their mark on this historic occasion, the Tata Mumbai Marathon promises a blend of pride, competition, and groundbreaking achievements.

With history, records, and national pride at stake, all eyes will be on Mumbai this Sunday as it once again takes center stage in the global running community.

International Elite Athletes for Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025

Men's Category

NameCountryBirth YearBest TimeStatus
Lemi Berhanu HayleETH199402:04:33GOLD, ER HOLDER TMM
Asrar Hiyrden AbderehmanETH199902:04:43ELITE
Bazezew Asmare BelayETH199602:04:57GOLD
Philemon Rono CheropKEN199102:05:00GOLD
Kelkile Gezahegn WoldaregayETH199602:05:56ELITE
Abdi Fufa NigassaETH199502:05:57ELITE
Merhawi Kesete WeldemaryamERI198602:06:36ELITE
Kemal Husen GebiETH200302:06:52GOLD
Birhan Nebebew TesfayeETH199402:06:52ELITE
Berhane Tesfay BerheERI198702:07:07ELITE
Abdi Ali Gelelchu GelchuETH199702:07:15ELITE
Melese Kifle DendirETH200002:11:07ELITE
Demeke Tesfaye AdemeETH200102:11:48ELITE
Silas Kiprotich KiruiKEN199202:12:23ELITE
Bitew Ademe EndalewETH200002:18:41-
Weyifen Dejene MulisaETH2004-DEBUT
Haimanot Mossie DeleleETH2003-DEBUT

Pacers

NameCountryBirth YearBest TimeStatus
Thomas de BockBEL199102:10:17ELITE
Luck MaasNED199902:11:47ELITE
Bjorn KoremanNED199102:10:32-
Alex Kipkorir KibarusKEN199302:15:14-
Cheruiyot KoechKEN1994-DEBUT
Abede Adissu ZewudeETH2000-DEBUT
Peter Kwalia KipsiratKEN1998-DEBUT
Timothy Kibet MisoiKEN1997-DEBUT

Women's Category

NameCountryBirth YearBest TimeStatus
Aberash Minsewo BelayETH200102:26:06ELITE
Joyce Chepkemoi TeleKEN199502:20:17GOLD
Shitaye Eshete HabteBRN199002:21:33ELITE
Shuko Genemo WoteETH199502:21:35GOLD
Tigist Getnet BelewETH200302:23:17ELITE
Adanech Anbesa FeyisaETH199802:24:07ELITE
Asimarech Naga MengsituETH200402:24:13ELITE
Tigist Memuye GebeyahuETH199402:24:23ELITE
Ayantu Kumela TadesseETH199602:24:29ELITE
Veronica Njeri MainaKEN198902:24:46GOLD
Zinash Mekonnen LemaETH199602:24:55ELITE
Emebet Niguse MamoETH199902:25:25ELITE
Nigsti Haftu TesfayETH199902:25:37ELITE
Aberash Demisse KorseETH199702:25:42ELITE
Medina Deme ArminoETH199702:26:01ELITE
Aamelmal Birara TagelETH200002:26:31ELITE
Shewarge Alene AmareETH199402:27:26ELITE
Birtukan Birhanu AberaETH199402:32:40ELITE
Enyish Mengie BirkieETH2005-DEBUT
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