The 17th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon witnessed more than 55,000 runners taking part in different events. The event was flagged off from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on the early hours on Sunday morning

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Shiv Sena chief and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray flagged off the Dream Run of the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon. He was accompanied by State minister Chhagan Bhujbal, Maharashtra Finance minister and senior NCP leader Jayant Patil, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and Maharashtra environment and tourism minister Aditya Thackeray among others. The Dream Run, which is a 5.9 km race began from CSMT and ended at Metro Theatre on Mahatma Gandhi Road

In photo: Uddhav Thackeray arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to flag off the Dream Run race at the 17th edition of Mumbai Marathon

Yuva Sena chief and Minister for Environment, Tourism, and Protocol, Aaditya Thackeray flagged off the half marathon. The 21.097 km race began from Worli dairy at 5.15 am. The full marathon and half marathon covered places such as the Bandra Worli Sealink, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Haji Ali, Peddar Road, Babulnath temple, Girgaon Chowpatty with the race ending at Azad Maidan

Taking to Twitter, Aaditya shared inside pictures from the marquee event. He said that the Mumbai Marathon truly brings the world to Mumbai. He also said that such global sporting events in Maharashtra will be a boost to tourism as well

The Mumbai Marathon event has six different race categories - Full Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.097 km), Senior Citizens Race (4.7 km), Dream Run (6.6 km), Champions with Disability category (2.1 km) and a newly added edition Open 10K run

In photo: Girish Bindra, running mentor and coach who has 14 ultramarathons and14 full marathons  to his credit snapped at Mumbai Marathon

Hundreds of runners took part in the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon to spread awareness regarding various social issues. From global warming crime against women and much more. Dressed up in their own unique campaigning style, participants were seen taking up social issues at the marque event

The 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon saw Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff taking center stage as the face of the event, while seven-time Olympic medalist and nine-time gymnastics world champion Shannon Miller was the international brand ambassador of the event

Indian supermodel and fitness icon Milind Soman was snapped at the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon. The Pinkathon ambassador was sporting a bib and was all set to run the marathon barefoot

Milind was complimented by his wife Ankita Konwar as the two participated in the Mumbai Marathon, thereby setting major fitness goals for new-age couples 

The 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon saw elite runners - Indian and International taking center stage. Besides elite runners, the event witnessed over 50,000 participants from amateurs to fitness lovers, business typhoons to Bollywood celebrities taking to the streets of Mumbai on this day

Every year, the Mumbai Marathon is held on the third Sunday of January. The event which began in 2004 has attracted people from different walks of life, including celebrities, businessmen and movie stars taking to the streets of Mumbai to participate in the marquee race

From industrialists Anil Ambani to Bollywood actor Rahul Bose; from Milind Soman and wife Ankita Konwar to eminent personalities such as Uddhav Thackeray, Asif Bhamla, Aaditya Thackeray, Kiren Rijiju, Tiger Shroff also graced the event

Industrialists Anil Ambani was also seen taking part in the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon. The business magnate was seen sporting an all-black tracksuit as he completed the race in tune with the spirit of Mumbai

In photo: Anil Ambani snapped during his run at the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon

The 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon saw defending champion Cosmos Lagat of Kenya leading the men's field in the full marathon race while Worknesh Alemu of Ethiopia headlined the women's race of 42 km

Bollywood actor Rahul Bose was seen taking part in the Dream Run race of the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon. The Dream Run is a 5.9 km race and is a non-timed fun run. Bollywood lyricist Gulzar was also present for the Dream Run with the children

In photo: Bollywood actor and fitness icon Tiger Shroff shows off the victory sign as he poses for the lenses

Bollywood heartthrob and fitness enthusiasts Tiger Shroff, who is the face of the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon was seen motivating the runners at the event

Muscle Man! Tiger Shroff, who was seen interacting with runners was also seen showing his biceps as he posed for the shutterbugs. While Tiger showed off his muscle power, Olympic medallists Shannon Miller was seen having a hearty laugh at the podium

Sudha Singh ran alone to a hat-trick of wins among the Indian elite women's marathon at Mumbai Marathon 2020. Picture/Atul Kamble

Indian runners Srinu Bugatha and Sudha Singh won the Indian Elite Full Marathon Men's and Women's category respectively. While Ethiopia's Amane Beriso finished at the top in the International Elite Full Marathon Women's category

In photo: Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar pose for a selfie during the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon

BJP leader and Spokesperson Asif Bhamla shared this picture from the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon. The founder of Bhamla Foundation was seen posing for a picture with Minister of State of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju

In photo: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray shares a light moment minutes before flagging off the Dream Raun race at the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon

Indian speedsters Srinu Bugatha and Sudha Singh won the Indian Elite Full Marathon Men's and Women's category respectively at the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon. 22-year-old Derrara Hurisa from Ethiopia national won the Men's elite full marathon race. He created history as he finished the marathon in just 2:08:09

Following Derrara were Ayele Abshero and Birhanu Teshome who came in second and third respectively. In the picture, Derrara Hurisa, Ayele Abshero, and Birhanu Teshome show the thumbs-up sign as they pose for the lenses with Olympic medalist and nine-time gymnastics world champion Shannon Miller

In photo: Ethiopia's Amane Beriso finishes the International Elite Full Marathon Women's race in style

In photo: A participant jumps in joy as he crosses the Bandra Worli Sea Link during one of the races at the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon

In photo: Runners participating in the 17th edition of the Mumbai Marathon are caught in a candid moment as they cross the Bandra Worli Sea Link