Chennai, February 22, 2026: Mahindra World City Chennai successfully hosted the 4th edition of the MWC Marathon on Sunday, 22 February 2026, marking the much-anticipated return of the marquee running event. Organised by the MWC Runners Club in collaboration with Mahindra World City Chennai, the MWC Marathon 2026 witnessed strong participation of over 4,700 runners across age groups and reaffirmed its position as a professionally curated, world-class running event.
A key highlight of this edition was its AIMS-certified course, accredited by World Athletics, ensuring internationally recognised standards, precise distance measurement, and credibility for competitive runners and enthusiasts alike.
The marathon featured five race categories - 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, 10 km (timed) and 21.097 km Half Marathon (timed), catering to runners across age groups and fitness levels. The event was hosted at Mahindra World City Chennai, with a two-day lifestyle Expo with bib distribution and comprehensive on-ground support including hydration, medical and physiotherapy services.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikram Goel, Chief Business Officer – Industrial, Mahindra Lifespaces, said, “The MWC Marathon reflects our commitment to fostering community engagement and promoting health and well-being within Mahindra World City Chennai. Hosting an AIMS-certified race underscores our focus on global standards, precision, and creating meaningful experiences for participants.”
The MWC Marathon 2026 reinforced Mahindra World City Chennai as a destination that seamlessly integrates infrastructure, sustainability, and active community living, bringing together professional runners, fitness enthusiasts, and families for a memorable sporting experience.
About Mahindra World City Chennai Mahindra World City, Chennai is India’s first integrated business city developed under the PPP between Mahindra Group and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO). Mahindra World City, Chennai is spread across 1550 acres and is located on NH32 within the influence zone of Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) & Chennai-Vizag Industrial Corridor (CVIC). The integrated city is a global benchmark in sustainable development and has a Multi-Sector Special Economic Zone spread across 450 acres, a Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) spread across 400 acres and co-located social & residential infrastructure planned in ~280 acres. Mahindra World City, Chennai is India’s first Zero Waste to Landfill integrated city and is an IGBC Platinum rated green township.
Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 324,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.
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Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is a future-ready industrial ecosystem designed for businesses that aspire to scale sustainably and competitively. Strategically located along NH-16 and key industrial corridors, it brings together world-class infrastructure, seamless connectivity, and the trust of Brand Mahindra. As Tamil Nadu’s first IGBC Platinum pre-certified industrial cluster and a joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation, Japan, Origins offers plug-and-play infrastructure, clear land titles, and an environment built for ease of doing business, supporting industries across automotive, aerospace, engineering, electronics, logistics, medical devices, and more.
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