Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Kharghar Hill Marathon Gains AIMS Certification, Eyes Global Recognition
The Kharghar Hill Marathon is a long running race held in Kharghar.
It includes a full marathon distance of 42 kilometres.
The Panvel Municipal Corporation organised the event.
The race received certification from an international marathon organisation called AIMS.
Organisers hope this will bring more runners from India and other countries next year.
They also want Kharghar to become known for big endurance races.
Dr Kailas Shinde, a city commissioner, ran the half-marathon.
He finished the 21.2-kilometre race in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 22 seconds.
The Kharghar Hill Marathon was held at Central Park, Kharghar, on Sunday.
Organisers describe it as India’s first full 42-kilometre hill marathon.
The Panvel Municipal Corporation organised the event with participation from runners and dignitaries.
Certification from the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races may support wider international recognition from next year.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde completed the 21.2-kilometre half-marathon in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 22 seconds.
- Who
- The Panvel Municipal Corporation organised the marathon, while runners and dignitaries participated; Dr Kailas Shinde completed the half-marathon.
- What
- The Kharghar Hill Marathon, described as India’s first full 42-kilometre hill marathon, was held and had received AIMS certification.
- When
- The event was held on Sunday; organisers said wider international recognition is expected from next year.
- Where
- Central Park in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- The certification is expected to support international recognition, attract runners, and promote Kharghar and Panvel on the endurance-running circuit.
- Event
- Kharghar Hill Marathon
- Full-marathon distance
- 42 kilometres
- Half-marathon distance
- 21.2 kilometres
- Location
- Central Park, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
- Organiser
- Panvel Municipal Corporation
- Certification
- Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS)
- Half-marathon result
- Dr Kailas Shinde finished in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 22 seconds