Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Kartik Karkera Wins Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
Kartik Karkera is a special kind of athlete.
He is both a doctor who fixes bones and a super-fast runner.
He won a big race called the Tata Mumbai Marathon in 2026.
Kartik is from Nashik in Maharashtra.
He starts his day very early to train and then works all day as a doctor.
His dad and coach help him a lot.
He has set records in running and wants to represent India in big events.
His story shows that with hard work, you can do many amazing things at the same time.
Kartik Karkera is an orthopaedic surgeon and competitive long-distance runner.
He won the Indian Elite Men's title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 with a time of 2:19:55.
Karkera hails from Nashik, Maharashtra, and balanced his medical career with intense training.
He is supported by his father and coach Vijender Singh, aiming to represent India in future events like the Asian Games.
Karkera mentioned that the last few kilometers of the race were tough but he managed to push through with determination.
- Who
- Kartik Karkera, an orthopaedic surgeon and competitive long-distance runner
- What
- Won the Indian Elite Men's title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To balance his career in medicine with his passion for running
- Name
- Kartik Karkera
- Profession
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Hometown
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Achievement
- Indian Elite Men's Champion at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
- Race Time
- 2:19:55
- Mentor
- His father
- Coach
- Vijender Singh
Sources
Who Is Kartik Karkera? Surgeon-Runner Who Won Indian Elite Men's Title At Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026
Sanjivani Jadhav Shines On Marathon Debut As Kartik Karkera Tops Indian Men At Mumbai Race
Mumbai Marathon 2026: Orthopaedic surgeon Kartik Karkera tops Indian field, East Africans dominate international races
