How to get into the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 4 ways into the Tata Mumbai Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   At this race: Registration for the Marathon starts on Friday, 31st July 2026, 7 AM IST and ends on Thursday, 5th November 2026, 11:59 PM IST or as soon as running places are filled, whichever is earlier.

2. 02

   Ballot

   Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

   At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

3. 03

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Timed category applicants can qualify using a timing certificate from another race; from 1 April 2027 only certificates from fully compliant events (AIMS-certified course measurement, RFID timing, etc

4. 04

   Charity place

   Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

   At this race: Be among the top fundraisers: raise ₹10,000 or more from at least 5 donors by 18 December 2026; top 500 fundraisers per race category, higher fundraisers get preference.

   Organizer's details

Ballot dates

The ballot for the 2027 race, as the organizer announced it.

1. Ballot opens

   4 Aug 2026

2. Ballot closes

   18 Aug 2026

3. Draw

   TBA

4. Results

   TBA

Qualifying times

Timed category applicants can qualify using a timing certificate from another race; from 1 April 2027 only certificates from fully compliant events (AIMS-certified course measurement, RFID timing, etc

The organizer publishes 4 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

FAQ

When does the Tata Mumbai Marathon ballot open?

The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 4 Aug 2026 and closed on 18 Aug 2026. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.

Can I get into the Tata Mumbai Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. First come, first served: Registration for the Marathon starts on Friday, 31st July 2026, 7 AM IST and ends on Thursday, 5th November 2026, 11:59 PM IST or as soon as running places are filled, whichever is earlier. Qualifying time: Timed category applicants can qualify using a timing certificate from another race; from 1 April 2027 only certificates from fully compliant events (AIMS-certified course measurement, RFID timing, etc. Charity place: Be among the top fundraisers: raise ₹10,000 or more from at least 5 donors by 18 December 2026; top 500 fundraisers per race category, higher fundraisers get preference.

Can I get into the Tata Mumbai Marathon with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 4 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

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