Archive · 18 Jan 2026
81-Year-Old Meena Acharya Runs 18th Mumbai Marathon
Meena Acharya is an 81-year-old woman from Mumbai who is about to run in her 18th Mumbai Marathon.
She started running marathons when she was 61, after being diagnosed with diabetes.
She runs in the senior citizens' category and covers 4.2 kilometers.
Meena doesn't follow a special training regime but walks several kilometers every day.
She finds the marathon energizing and enjoys the cheering crowds.
She has inspired many other senior citizens to join marathons and believes in staying active to maintain good health.
Meena's message to the younger generation is to walk as much as possible to stay healthy.
Meena Acharya, an 81-year-old Mumbai resident, is set to run in her 18th Mumbai Marathon.
She began her marathon journey at the age of 61, shortly after being diagnosed with diabetes.
Acharya participates in the senior citizens' category, covering a distance of 4.2 kilometers.
She credits her fitness to daily walking and consistency, rather than intense workouts.
Acharya has inspired around 40-50 senior citizens to join marathons, emphasizing the importance of staying active.
- Who
- Meena Acharya, an 81-year-old Mumbai resident
- What
- Participating in her 18th Mumbai Marathon
- When
- January 18
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To promote fitness, discipline, and determination, and to inspire others
- Name
- Meena Acharya
- Age
- 81
- Marathon Participation
- 18th Mumbai Marathon
- Distance Covered
- 4.2 kilometers
- Category
- Senior Citizens
- Training Regime
- Daily walking
- Inspired Participants
- 40-50 senior citizens