Ethiopian Runners Win Mumbai Marathon 2026; Indian Kartik Karkera Tops National Field

At the 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, Ethiopian runners Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole won the elite men's and women's races, respectively, with Chekole securing her first major marathon title in 2:25:13. Indian orthopaedic surgeon Kartik Karkera won the Indian Elite men's category, finishing 10th overall with a time of 2:19:55. The event featured challenging weather and course conditions, with prize money awarded to top finishers and strong local support for Indian athletes.