Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Tata Steel World 25k Kolkata Celebrates 10th Edition
The Tata Steel World 25k Kolkata race celebrated its 10th edition in December 2024.
This event has grown significantly since its inception, attracting thousands of runners from Kolkata and across India.
The race featured elite athletes like Joshua Cheptegei, who won the 25km race, and Gulveer Singh, the fastest Indian runner.
The event highlighted the growing acceptance of running as a part of routine life in Kolkata, with local residents cheering the runners and enjoying the traffic-free streets.
The race also showcased the city's iconic landmarks, providing a unique experience for participants.
The event was a landmark celebration of Kolkata's running community, demonstrating the city's transformation into a hub for runners.
The Tata Steel World 25k Kolkata race celebrated its 10th edition in December 2024, attracting 23,000 participants.
Elite athletes like Joshua Cheptegei and Gulveer Singh competed, with Cheptegei winning the 25km race.
The event highlighted the growing acceptance of running in Kolkata, with local residents cheering the runners.
The race route passed iconic landmarks like Fort William and Victoria Memorial, offering a unique experience.
The event showcased Kolkata's transformation into a city for runners, with thousands participating and enjoying the traffic-free streets.
- Who
- Runners from Kolkata and across India, including elite athletes like Joshua Cheptegei and Gulveer Singh
- What
- The 10th edition of the Tata Steel World 25k Kolkata race
- When
- December 2024
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To celebrate the growth of running culture in Kolkata and showcase the city's running community
- Event
- Tata Steel World 25k Kolkata
- Edition
- 10th
- Date
- December 2024
- Participants
- 23,000
- 25km Runners
- 6,600
- 10km Runners
- 7,800
- Local Residents
- 13,665
- Out-of-Town Runners
- 9,000