The Tata Mumbai Marathon is India's most prestigious running event. It symbolizes endurance, determination, and the spirit of Mumbai, bringing together elite athletes, amateur runners, first-time participants, and fitness enthusiasts from across the country. However, this spirit of inclusivity is being overshadowed by an exorbitant registration fee of ₹5,000 for the full marathon—a price that is difficult to justify and unaffordable for a large section of the running community.

For many students, young professionals, amateur runners, and middle- and lower-income participants, ₹5,000 is simply too expensive. Running is one of the world's most inclusive sports—it requires passion, discipline, and perseverance, not financial privilege. A marathon that represents the people should not become an event accessible only to those who can comfortably afford a premium entry fee.

What makes this fee hike even more concerning is the lack of any clear value addition. Last year's registration fee was ₹3,400. An increase of nearly 50% in a single year demands a transparent explanation. What additional benefits, facilities, services, or runner experience justify such a steep increase? Unless there has been a substantial improvement in the event that directly benefits participants, this hike appears excessive and unjustified.

A marathon derives its prestige from its runners—not from high registration fees. Increasing prices without proportionate value sends the wrong message to the running community and risks discouraging thousands of genuine enthusiasts from participating.

This decision also sets a dangerous precedent for the future of running events in India. As the country's flagship marathon, the Tata Mumbai Marathon often influences the broader running ecosystem. If such a steep increase goes unchallenged, other race organizers may follow suit, making distance running increasingly expensive across India. If ₹5,000 becomes acceptable today, there is nothing preventing registration fees from rising even further in the coming years. This trend would gradually transform a sport celebrated for its accessibility into one that excludes ordinary runners.

Instead of pricing runners out, the organizers should focus on encouraging greater participation. Lower registration fees would attract more runners, strengthen community engagement, and better reflect the inclusive values that the Tata Mumbai Marathon has long stood for.

We urge Procam International to immediately review and substantially reduce the registration fee. The organizers should also provide a transparent explanation for this unprecedented increase and engage with the running community before implementing such significant price revisions in the future.

This petition is not merely a request—it is a call for fairness, transparency, and accountability. If the registration fee remains unchanged without a reasonable justification or meaningful revision, we urge runners across the country to stand together and peacefully boycott the Tata Mumbai Marathon. An event is made prestigious by the runners who participate in it, and the collective voice of the running community deserves to be heard.

We call upon Procam International and all stakeholders to prioritize accessibility over excessive pricing and ensure that the Tata Mumbai Marathon continues to belong to every runner—not just those who can afford an ever-increasing registration fee.

Sign this petition to demand:

• A substantial reduction in the ₹5,000 registration fee.
• Transparency regarding the reasons and value behind this steep fee increase.
• Fair pricing that keeps marathon running accessible to all.
• Protection of India's running culture from unjustified and escalating race registration costs.

Running is a passion, not a luxury. Let's keep the Tata Mumbai Marathon open to every aspiring runner.