Editing Mumbai Marathon

==History==

==History==

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">After being inspired by the spectacle of the London Marathon, Procam International believed that the unique energy of Mumbai could be harnessed in the form of a road race. The first race was held in 2004, then titled as the Standard Chartered Mumbai International Marathon. With the global positioning having been well established in the inaugural year itself, the word ‘International’ was no longer required to be used; thus the event title of today – the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon. The race became an IAAF Silver Label Road Race in 2009. The IAAF went on to recognize the race as an IAAF Gold Label Road Race in 2010, 2011, 2012. In 2005 the Standard [[File:Mm2.jpg|thumb|274px]]Chartered Mumbai Marathon was included as one of the legs of "The Greatest Race on Earth", an event sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank. The other three legs of this four-marathon race were the Singapore Marathon, the Nairobi Marathon and the Hong Kong Marathon. Since its first edition, the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon has stood true to the 4 pillars of marathon – international pride and prestige to the host city, health and fitness, communal harmony and charity. Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon is now recognized as India’s largest charity platform for non-profit organizations to race funds for their projects. Over ₹90 crores (USD 17 million) have been raised by non-profits from year 2004 to year 2013. The first race in 2004 had 22,000 participants with ₹1.44 Crores (USD $269,000) raised for charity. Both the numbers rose drastically over the coming years with 30,000 people running in 2007 and ₹7.94 Crores(USD $1,490,000) raised for charity. The 2013 edition hosted 40,000 runners with ₹17.9 Crores (USD $3,330,000) raised for over 232 NGOs.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">After being inspired by the spectacle of the London Marathon, Procam International believed that the unique energy of Mumbai could be harnessed in the form of a road race. The first race was held in 2004, then titled as the Standard Chartered Mumbai International Marathon. With the global positioning having been well established in the inaugural year itself, the word ‘International’ was no longer required to be used; thus the event title of today – the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon. The race became an IAAF Silver Label Road Race in 2009. The IAAF went on to recognize the race as an IAAF Gold Label Road Race in 2010, 2011, 2012. In 2005 the Standard [[File:Mm2.jpg|thumb|274px]]Chartered Mumbai Marathon was included as one of the legs of "The Greatest Race on Earth", an event sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank. The other three legs of this four-marathon race were the Singapore Marathon, the Nairobi Marathon and the Hong Kong Marathon. Since its first edition, the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon has stood true to the 4 pillars of marathon – international pride and prestige to the host city, health and fitness, communal harmony and charity. Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon is now recognized as India’s largest charity platform for non-profit organizations to race funds for their projects. Over ₹90 crores (USD 17 million) have been raised by non-profits from year 2004 to year 2013. The first race in 2004 had 22,000 participants with ₹1.44 Crores (USD $269,000) raised for charity. Both the numbers rose drastically over the coming years with 30,000 people running in 2007 and ₹7.94 Crores(USD $1,490,000) raised for charity. The 2013 edition hosted 40,000 runners with ₹17.9 Crores (USD $3,330,000) raised for over 232 NGOs.</p>

==<span class="editsection" style="-webkit-user-select:none;float:right;margin-left:5px;">[[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mumbai_Marathon&action=edit&section=2 edit]]</span>Organisation==

==<span class="editsection" style="-webkit-user-select:none;float:right;margin-left:5px;">[[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mumbai_Marathon&action=edit&section=2 edit]]</span>Organisation==

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon is the sporting property of Procam International, a sports and leisure management company based in Mumbai. Procam International also owns the other big road races in India such [[File:Mm3.jpg|thumb|276px]]as the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bangalore and Jamba Cloud Hyderabad 10K.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon is the sporting property of Procam International, a sports and leisure management company based in Mumbai. Procam International also owns the other big road races in India such [[File:Mm3.jpg|thumb|276px]]as the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bangalore and Jamba Cloud Hyderabad 10K.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">There are five categories which cater to different participants. Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.097 km), Dream Run (6 km), Senior Citizens Event (4.3 km), Champions with Disability Event (2.4 km),</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">There are five categories which cater to different participants. Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.097 km), Dream Run (6 km), Senior Citizens Event (4.3 km), Champions with Disability Event (2.4 km),</p>

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<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The event has also helped bridge the gap between Indian elite athletes and international elite. The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon provides the Indian runners with a platform to compete with the best in the world. The dream of qualifying for the London Olympics became a reality for Ram Singh Yadav who clocked his best marathon time of 2:16:59 at the 2012 edition.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The event has also helped bridge the gap between Indian elite athletes and international elite. The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon provides the Indian runners with a platform to compete with the best in the world. The dream of qualifying for the London Olympics became a reality for Ram Singh Yadav who clocked his best marathon time of 2:16:59 at the 2012 edition.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon is India’s largest charity platform for non-profit organizations to race funds for their projects. All charity generating efforts are coordinated, monitored and driven by Event’s official Charity Partner. NGO’s representing varied causes like arts, culture and sports, civic and community development, disability, education, environment and wildlife, health, human rights, social services, vocational training, and women, children and the aged, register with the Event’s official Charity Partner, United Way of [[File:Mm4.jpg|thumb|260px]]Mumbai. Some NGO’s used this event as a platform to raise awareness for the work they undertake, and some to raise amounts for their charitable activities. Each NGO was empowered, under the able supervision of United Way of Mumbai, to reach out to companies and the citizens of Mumbai and India. Individuals and companies could choose a cause closest to their hearts, and reach out to their friends, colleagues and family, in their fund raising mission. Fund raising is facilitated by an easy-to-use model designed for people of all walks of life to raise funds for their preferred cause/NGO.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon is India’s largest charity platform for non-profit organizations to race funds for their projects. All charity generating efforts are coordinated, monitored and driven by Event’s official Charity Partner. NGO’s representing varied causes like arts, culture and sports, civic and community development, disability, education, environment and wildlife, health, human rights, social services, vocational training, and women, children and the aged, register with the Event’s official Charity Partner, United Way of [[File:Mm4.jpg|thumb|260px]]Mumbai. Some NGO’s used this event as a platform to raise awareness for the work they undertake, and some to raise amounts for their charitable activities. Each NGO was empowered, under the able supervision of United Way of Mumbai, to reach out to companies and the citizens of Mumbai and India. Individuals and companies could choose a cause closest to their hearts, and reach out to their friends, colleagues and family, in their fund raising mission. Fund raising is facilitated by an easy-to-use model designed for people of all walks of life to raise funds for their preferred cause/NGO.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">United Way of Mumbai maintains neutrality and ensures a level playing field amongst all participating NGO's. UWM also serves as an assurance to the donor that the NGO and the cause for which money is being donated is credible.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">United Way of Mumbai maintains neutrality and ensures a level playing field amongst all participating NGO's. UWM also serves as an assurance to the donor that the NGO and the cause for which money is being donated is credible.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">Title Sponsor: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Chartered Standard Chartered] Associate Sponsor: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tata_Consultancy_Services Tata Consultancy Services] Channel Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Plus Star Plus] Broadcasting Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prasar_Bharati Prasar Bharati] (Doordarshan Sports) Official Car: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW BMW] Good Times Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kingfisher_Premium_Packaged_Water&action=edit&redlink=1 Kingfisher Premium Packaged Water] Sport Goods Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asics Asics], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan Japan] Health Equipment Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omron Omron], Japan Logistics Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DHL DHL] Timing Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timex_Group Timex] Hospitality Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trident_Nariman_Point&action=edit&redlink=1 Trident Nariman Point] Medical Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Heart_Institute Asian Heart Institute] Print Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Times_of_India The Times of India] Radio Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Mirchi Radio Mirchi] Charity Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_Way_of_Mumbai&action=edit&redlink=1 United Way of Mumbai] Institution Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harmony_for_Silvers_Foundation&action=edit&redlink=1 Harmony for Silvers Foundation] Supported by: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Maharashtra Government of Maharashtra] & [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Navy Indian Navy] Under the Aegis of: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_Federation_of_India Athletics Federation of India] Certified by: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_International_Marathons_and_Distance_Races AIMS]</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">Title Sponsor: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Chartered Standard Chartered] Associate Sponsor: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tata_Consultancy_Services Tata Consultancy Services] Channel Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Plus Star Plus] Broadcasting Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prasar_Bharati Prasar Bharati] (Doordarshan Sports) Official Car: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW BMW] Good Times Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kingfisher_Premium_Packaged_Water&action=edit&redlink=1 Kingfisher Premium Packaged Water] Sport Goods Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asics Asics], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan Japan] Health Equipment Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omron Omron], Japan Logistics Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DHL DHL] Timing Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timex_Group Timex] Hospitality Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trident_Nariman_Point&action=edit&redlink=1 Trident Nariman Point] Medical Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Heart_Institute Asian Heart Institute] Print Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Times_of_India The Times of India] Radio Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Mirchi Radio Mirchi] Charity Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_Way_of_Mumbai&action=edit&redlink=1 United Way of Mumbai] Institution Partner: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harmony_for_Silvers_Foundation&action=edit&redlink=1 Harmony for Silvers Foundation] Supported by: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Maharashtra Government of Maharashtra] & [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Navy Indian Navy] Under the Aegis of: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_Federation_of_India Athletics Federation of India] Certified by: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_International_Marathons_and_Distance_Races AIMS]</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The lead up to the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon adds more flavour to the event. A week before the race an Expo is organised where the runners can come collect their running bibs and kit. The expo also hosts a range of running related product stalls which cater to the runners. For those stationed outside Mumbai a special expo is held on Saturday before race day. “Kingfisher Good Times Nite” is the pre-event party hosted by Good Times Partner: Kingfisher Premium, Hospitality Partner: The Trident, Nariman Point Mumbai & Promoters Procam International. It is held on the Friday before the race. Standard Chartered, Title Sponsor, hosts a Pasta Party on the Saturday morning pre race day. The Pasta Party celebrates the oldest running tradition of carbo-loading. A fun pasta cooking competition is held where the organisers, sponsors, event ambassadors and special guests have a cook out.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The lead up to the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon adds more flavour to the event. A week before the race an Expo is organised where the runners can come collect their running bibs and kit. The expo also hosts a range of running related product stalls which cater to the runners. For those stationed outside Mumbai a special expo is held on Saturday before race day. “Kingfisher Good Times Nite” is the pre-event party hosted by Good Times Partner: Kingfisher Premium, Hospitality Partner: The Trident, Nariman Point Mumbai & Promoters Procam International. It is held on the Friday before the race. Standard Chartered, Title Sponsor, hosts a Pasta Party on the Saturday morning pre race day. The Pasta Party celebrates the oldest running tradition of carbo-loading. A fun pasta cooking competition is held where the organisers, sponsors, event ambassadors and special guests have a cook out.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon was the youngest race to be awarded the prestigious Flame of the Marathon. It was flown in from Greece by [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maria_Polyzou&action=edit&redlink=1 Maria Polyzou], Greek Marathon Champion & Directress of Museum of Marathon Runs. Received by the first citizen of Mumbai, the then Mayor of Mumbai Smt. Shraddha Jadhav at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, the flame was carried by sports luminaries, celebrities, sponsors/partners and dignitaries from the Government in a flame relay, all the way to the Hutatma Chowk in Fountain, Mumbai. Here the flame, lit by Shri Chhagan Bhujbal and Shri Anil Deshmukh, burnt bright within a 10 feet specially created cauldron, for all to see for a week till end of race day. The participants of the torch relay were luminaries like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priya_Dutt Priya Dutt], [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jaspal_Bindra&action=edit&redlink=1 Jaspal Bindra], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahul_Bose Rahul Bose], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Abraham_(actor) John Abraham], [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shoba_De&action=edit&redlink=1 Shoba De], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milind_Soman Milind Soman], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanraj_Pillay Dhanraj Pillay], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiran_More Kiran More].</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon was the youngest race to be awarded the prestigious Flame of the Marathon. It was flown in from Greece by [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maria_Polyzou&action=edit&redlink=1 Maria Polyzou], Greek Marathon Champion & Directress of Museum of Marathon Runs. Received by the first citizen of Mumbai, the then Mayor of Mumbai Smt. Shraddha Jadhav at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, the flame was carried by sports luminaries, celebrities, sponsors/partners and dignitaries from the Government in a flame relay, all the way to the Hutatma Chowk in Fountain, Mumbai. Here the flame, lit by Shri Chhagan Bhujbal and Shri Anil Deshmukh, burnt bright within a 10 feet specially created cauldron, for all to see for a week till end of race day. The participants of the torch relay were luminaries like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priya_Dutt Priya Dutt], [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jaspal_Bindra&action=edit&redlink=1 Jaspal Bindra], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahul_Bose Rahul Bose], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Abraham_(actor) John Abraham], [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shoba_De&action=edit&redlink=1 Shoba De], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milind_Soman Milind Soman], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanraj_Pillay Dhanraj Pillay], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiran_More Kiran More].</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The Mumbai Marathon’s official anthem was composed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taufiq_Qureshi Taufiq Qureshi], sung by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaan_(singer) Shaan] and the lyrics were written by Rachna Dixit. It was released in December 2010. The music of the anthem was inspired by the sound of Mumbai while the lyrics encapsulated not only the city’s passion but also the excitement of the mega event.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The Mumbai Marathon’s official anthem was composed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taufiq_Qureshi Taufiq Qureshi], sung by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaan_(singer) Shaan] and the lyrics were written by Rachna Dixit. It was released in December 2010. The music of the anthem was inspired by the sound of Mumbai while the lyrics encapsulated not only the city’s passion but also the excitement of the mega event.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">A coffee table book was launched December in 2011. It was written [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anil_Dharkar&action=edit&redlink=1 Anil Dharkar] and is available in book stores across the country.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">A coffee table book was launched December in 2011. It was written [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Anil_Dharkar&action=edit&redlink=1 Anil Dharkar] and is available in book stores across the country.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">To commemorate the 10th edition of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, a specially designed rolling trophy has been instituted, to be handed over to the men’s and women’s marathon champion.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">To commemorate the 10th edition of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, a specially designed rolling trophy has been instituted, to be handed over to the men’s and women’s marathon champion.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The trophy has been designed by the acclaimed artist and sculptor, Shri [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paresh_Maity Paresh Maity]. While it showcases the spirit of Mumbai, it also represents the aspiration and iconic stature of this Event.</p>

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The trophy has been designed by the acclaimed artist and sculptor, Shri [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paresh_Maity Paresh Maity]. While it showcases the spirit of Mumbai, it also represents the aspiration and iconic stature of this Event.</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The international ambassadors for the Mumbai Marathon have been: Year Ambassador 2004 Michael Anthony Powell, Michael Duane Johnson 2005 Paul Tergat, Stephen Ovett 2006 Anju Bobby George, Linford Christie 2007 Rahul Bose, Dames Kelly Holmes, Aravinda De Silva 2008 Gabriela Szabo 2009 Gail Devers 2010 Daniel O'Brien 2011 Catherine Freeman 2012 Vijay Amritraj 2013 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haile_Gebrselassie Haile Gebrselassie]</p>

<p style="line-height:19.1875px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;">The international ambassadors for the Mumbai Marathon have been: Year Ambassador 2004 Michael Anthony Powell, Michael Duane Johnson 2005 Paul Tergat, Stephen Ovett 2006 Anju Bobby George, Linford Christie 2007 Rahul Bose, Dames Kelly Holmes, Aravinda De Silva 2008 Gabriela Szabo 2009 Gail Devers 2010 Daniel O'Brien 2011 Catherine Freeman 2012 Vijay Amritraj 2013 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haile_Gebrselassie Haile Gebrselassie]</p>

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