Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata Returns For 11th Edition
The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata is a big running race held in Kolkata.
It will happen on December 20 and will be the race’s 11th edition.
People can join either in person or online.
About 23,000 people ran last year, and organisers hope at least 25,000 will join this time.
Many women take part in the race.
Families with four or more runners can receive a personalised digital photo frame.
The state government and the army support the event.
The race also collects money for charity and has raised more than ₹5 crore since it began.
The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata will return on December 20 for its 11th edition.
Registrations opened Thursday for both on-ground and virtual events, with organisers expecting at least 25,000 participants.
About 23,000 people joined last year, while registrations closed after all available slots were filled.
The race is described as the world’s first World Athletics Gold Label 25K and has helped popularise running in eastern India.
The event has raised more than ₹5 crore for charity since its launch, including about ₹45 lakh last year.
- Who
- The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata organisers, runners, the West Bengal government, the army and event partners.
- What
- The 11th edition of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata road race will be held, with on-ground and virtual participation.
- When
- December 20; registrations opened at 7am on Thursday.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, with registration available through tatasteelworld25k.procam.in.
- Why
- The event promotes running, provides exposure to global athletes and supports charitable fundraising.
- Edition
- 11th edition
- Race date
- December 20
- Last year’s participation
- Around 23,000 people
- Expected registrations
- At least 25,000
- Race status
- World’s first World Athletics Gold Label 25K
- Charity raised since inception
- More than ₹5 crore
- Charity raised last edition
- About ₹45 lakh
- New feature
- Home Run Squad for families with at least four confirmed participants