Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Ethiopians Win Mumbai Marathon 2026
The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 was a big race with many fast runners from around the world.
Tadu Abate Deme from Ethiopia won the men's race, and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole from Ethiopia won the women's race.
Both winners are very good at running long distances.
The race is famous and attracts top athletes every year.
It was held in Mumbai, India, and is known for being one of the most important road races in Asia.
The winners had to run very fast and smart to beat their competitors.
The race had a new route this year, including the newly opened Mumbai Coastal Road and the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Many celebrities, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Bollywood actors Aamir Khan and Dino Morea, attended the event.
Tadu Abate Deme from Ethiopia won the International Elite Men’s race at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 with a time of 2:09:55.
Yeshi Kalayu Chekole from Ethiopia won the International Elite Women’s race at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 with a time of 2:25:13, marking her first career win in a major marathon.
The event is one of Asia’s most prestigious road races, attracting top athletes from around the world and featuring a competitive field.
The race was held in Mumbai, India, and included a new route with the newly opened Mumbai Coastal Road and the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
Both winners delivered standout performances in their respective categories, with Abate increasing his pace in the last kilometre and Chekole breaking away from the rest to win solo.
- Who
- Tadu Abate Deme (Men's Winner), Yeshi Kalayu Chekole (Women's Winner)
- What
- Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To compete in one of Asia’s most prestigious road races
Ethiopian Dominance
Competitive Field
Ethiopian Success
Ethiopian Dominance
Ethiopians Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole won the men's and women's elite races, continuing Ethiopia's strong performance in the Mumbai Marathon.
Competitive Field
The race featured a competitive field with athletes from various countries, including Kenya, Eritrea, and Uganda, showcasing a high level of competition.
- Event
- Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
- Men's Winner
- Tadu Abate Deme (Ethiopia)
- Women's Winner
- Yeshi Kalayu Chekole (Ethiopia)
- Men's Time
- 2:09:55
- Women's Time
- 2:25:13
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Prize Money (Top 3)
- $50,000, $25,000, $15,000
- Event Significance
- One of Asia’s most prestigious road races
Sources
Yeshi Chekole Triumphs In International Elite Women's Race At Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
Tadu Abate Deme Clinches International Elite Men's Title At Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
Who Is Tadu Abate Deme? Ethopian Sprinter Clinches Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 Elite Title
Ethiopia’s Tadu Abate and Yeshi Kalayu crowned champions at Mumbai Marathon 2026
Ethiopians Abate, Yeshi triumph in Mumbai Marathon
Ethiopia’s Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole crowned winners at Mumbai Marathon 2026
