MUMBAI MARATHON is now TATA MUMBAI MARATHON

Mumbai, 2nd August 2017: Procam International, pioneers of the distance running movement in India, announced that the iconic Mumbai Marathon is now – the TATA Mumbai Marathon. The salt to software enterprise, Tata Group, with over 100 independent operating companies, will be the title sponsor of Asia’s most prestigious and one of the world’s top 10 marathons. The Tata Mumbai Marathon will be jointly sponsored by the Tata Group and Tata Consultancy Services, one of the world’s leading IT and consulting organisations for a period of ten years. The USD 405,000 event, in its 15th edition, will keep its date with runners in Maximum City for the third Sunday of January 2018.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, said, “We are delighted to become the title sponsor of the Tata Mumbai Marathon from 2018. Events like the marathon promote values like grit, tenacity, excellence, perseverance, belief, commitment, and passion that have been a key part of the Tata Group's ethos since its inception, almost 150 years ago. Partnering with India's premier long-distance running event is a great way for the Tata Group to increase our engagement with the community, raise funds for charity as well as create societal awareness about the necessity of good health and fitness. As a marathoner, I’m personally proud to support this partnership."

Anil Singh, MD, Procam International said, “The Tata Mumbai Marathon today is a phenomenon that has sparked a health and fitness revolution across the country and has become a springboard for Indian long and middle distance runners. At the same time, it has become a beacon of humanity and compassion as the largest platform for charity fundraising. Today as we announce the launch of registrations for the 15th edition, we share our joy and success with the Tatas coming on board as the title sponsor. In the Tatas, we couldn’t have found a better partner to take this journey ahead!”

Singh added, “We would also like to extend our gratitude and take the opportunity to thankour sponsors and partners, civic and state machinery and the ever-growing and supportive runner community that comes from across the world, all of whom have contributed to its success and popularity. On this auspicious note, we are proud to announce the registrations open for the 15th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon.”