{
  "id": 14228411,
  "title": "13th Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon Scheduled For December 13, Registrations Open October 15",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/13th-vasai-virar-mayors-marathon-scheduled-for-december-13",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T15:00:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/13th-vasai-virar-mayors-marathon-scheduled-for-december-13-registrations-open-october-15"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 13th edition of the Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon, a prestigious national-level event, is set to take place on December 13, 2026, according to a recent announcement by Shri Ajiv Patil, the newly elected Mayor of the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation. Online registrations for the marathon will open on October 15, 2026, on the event's official website, www.vvmmm.in.\n\nThe marathon will feature various races, including a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Run, and 5K Run, all of which are timed events. Additionally, a community event called Dhamaal Dhaav will be held over 3 kilometers. The event promises a substantial prize fund of Rs 58 lakhs, making it one of the highest in the country for both professional and amateur Indian athletes.\n\nWhat sets the Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon apart is its commitment to providing the best facilities to participants, including accommodation and food for outstation athletes. The event also stands out due to its affordable registration fees and the provision of free lodging and boarding to outstation athletes. The marathon's running course has been measured and ratified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), further attesting to its high standards.\n\nThe Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon has been recognized as a National Level sports event by the Athletic Federation of India (AFI). In addition to adult athletes, the event will also host races for junior athletes aged between 10 and 18, as well as senior citizen and differently abled athletes. For those interested in property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, budget-friendly options can be explored through the provided link: https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Vasai-Virar: The 13th edition of the National Level Vasai Virar Mayor’s Marathon, organised by the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation and the Vasai Taluka Kala Kreeda Vikas Mandal, will be held on December 13, 2026, and online registrations for the event will begin on October 15. This was announced by the newly elected Honourable Mayor of the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation, Shri Ajiv…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}