Mumbai Ultra Marathon 2025: Running for a Cause, Racing for Hope

12-Hour Charity Run and Blood Donation Drive to Support Pediatric Cancer Patients at Tata Memorial Hospital

Mumbai is gearing up for yet another edition of its most compassionate endurance event — the Mumbai Ultra Marathon 2025 – The 12 Hour Run. Scheduled for Friday, 15th August 2025, this 100% charity-driven event aims to raise funds for pediatric cancer and thalassemia patients undergoing treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital through the ImPaCCT Foundation.

The announcement was made by Mr. Naveen Hegde, Head of the Mumbai Ultra Organising Team, in an exclusive conversation with Maverick News 30, the event’s official digital partner. “Since its inception in 2014, Mumbai Ultra has always stood for wellness, community spirit, and hope,” Mr. Hegde said. “The 12-Hour Run is more than a physical feat—it’s a movement to bring attention to childhood cancer care and to empower the tireless efforts of the ImPaCCT Foundation.”

The Mumbai Ultra has been associated with Tata Memorial Hospital since 2017, offering unwavering support to the pediatric wing and building awareness around the curability of childhood cancers. The event’s theme, Wellness over Illness, underlines a powerful message of resilience, hope, and action.

Key Highlights of the 12-Hour Run –

• Date: 15th August 2025
• Venue: Veer Savarkar Smarak, Shivaji Park, Dadar West
• Eligibility: Completion of a full marathon in the past 12 months (for solo participants)
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Solo Runners: 200 participants
• Team Relay: 100 teams of 4 runners each

Event Categories Include:

• Defence Solo 12-Hour Run (5:00 AM to 5:00 PM): ₹2000
• General Solo 12-Hour Run (5:00 AM to 5:00 PM): ₹3000
• Defence Team Relay (4 runners, 3 hours each): ₹4000
• General Team Relay (4 runners, 3 hours each): ₹6000

All registration fees will be donated entirely to the ImPaCCT Foundation, supporting the medical treatment of children battling cancer and thalassemia.

Adding to this noble initiative, a Mumbai Ultra Blood Donation Drive will be held on Sunday, 17th August 2025, across six locations in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane. The drive will run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the following venues:

1. Dadar (West): Shivaji Park, near Kohinoor Square
2. Bandra (West): St. Andrew’s College, St. Dominic Road
3. Borivali (East): Raheja Old Club House, Raheja Estate, Kulupwadi
4. Goregaon (West): Shaheed Smriti Krirangan, Mahesh Nagar
5. Thane (West): EEH Runners Zone
6. Kharghar (Navi Mumbai): ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22

The Mumbai Ultra is not just about pushing physical boundaries, but about rallying an entire city to run with purpose. As Mr. Hegde eloquently put it, “Our runners aren’t just athletes—they’re messengers of hope.” Whether it’s through miles covered or blood donated, the event is a celebration of community resilience and humanitarian spirit.

Team Maverick salutes the initiative and encourages Mumbaikars to join the movement, either by lacing up their running shoes or rolling up their sleeves.

Writer Suvro Sanyal

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