While elite athletes ran Mumbai Marathon on Sunday like their lives depended on it, for most runners, this was an occasion to be part of a massive unifier for the city. People from all walks of life, orientations and affiliations ran for various causes, to make statements and to generally have a good time. Here’s a look at some fun on sidelines...
Pic/Shadab Khan
Differently abled runners take part in the marathon at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Pic/Shadab Khan
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Marathoners take the best mode of transport to reach the starting line on Sunday. Pic/Satej Shinde
Marathoners navigate Marine Drive at dawn. Pic/Atul Kamble
An elderly runner shows off a cool headstand. Pic/Shadab Khan
Participants goof around in the middle of a run on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Pic/Anurag Ahire
Pedestrians are allowed on the sea link only once a year, during the Mumbai Marathon. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
A runner waves a placard with a message about beating cancer en route to Worli. Pic/Anurag Ahire
Two runners in desi attire make some easy strides on the sea link. Pic/Anurag Ahire