Updated On: 18 January, 2026 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian marathoners delivered a strong performance at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, with Kartik Karkera and Anish Magar finishing first and second in the Indian Elite Men category. The event also saw Ethiopian and Kenyan runners dominate the international elite race

Kartik Karera and Anish Magar after winning the Indian men`s elite Tata Mumbai Marathon. Pic/Special arrangement
The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 concluded a few hours ago, Kartik Karkera and Anish Magar finished in the top two positions in the Indian Elite Marathon-Men category, marking a notable outcome on a day that saw thousands of runners participate across categories in Mumbai.
Ethiopian runner Tadu Abate Deme finishes first at the Elite Marathon-Men category with a timing of 2:09:55. While his fellow countryman Merhawi Weldemaryam secured the third position. The second position on Sunday at the Tata Mumbai Marathon was captured by Kenyan athlete Leonard Langat.