Marine Drive is one of the prettiest and continuous road runs one can do in Mumbai. Adoining Girgaum Chowpatty (beach), it is also one of the most popular running spots, with its dedicated jogging tracks with views to the water on one side, and the Mumbai skyline. The main stretch is the 4 km between NCPA and Wilson College. It’s one of the spots in Mumbai you’ll see runners at any time. The area is also popular at night. There’s a slight grade – a bit downhill for the first half heading south and rolling in the second half.
This is one of the longest continuous runs in Mumbai. Well lit enough to run at night. Distances, from Wilson College on the path (km/mi):
Aquarium: 1.3/0.8
Government offices: 2.6/1.6
Bombay High Court: 3.5/2.1
Nariman Point/German Consulate: 4.3/2.7
Marine Drive is one of the prettiest and continuous road runs one can do in Mumbai. Adoining Girgaum Chowpatty (beach), it is also one of the most popular running spots, with its dedicated jogging tracks with views to the water on one side, and the Mumbai skyline. The main stretch is the 4 km between NCPA and Wilson College. It’s one of the spots in Mumbai you’ll see runners at any time. The area is also popular at night. There’s a slight grade – a bit downhill for the first half heading south and rolling in the second half.
This is one of the longest continuous runs in Mumbai. Well lit enough to run at night. Distances, from Wilson College on the path (km/mi):
Aquarium: 1.3/0.8
Government offices: 2.6/1.6
Bombay High Court: 3.5/2.1
Nariman Point/German Consulate: 4.3/2.7
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4.3 km (2.7 miles) from Wilson College (north) to Nariman Point (south)
86 feet one way
Any point. Northern terminus is Wilson College and south is Nariman Point
Transport stops along the way. North: Charni Rd. South: Churchgate
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A decent road running option, near the Four Seasons and the Nehru Science Center/Art Gallery. It's about 3km along the road. Can be combined with the Mahalaxmi Race Course, a 2km horse track open to runners.
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Carter Road is one of the better waterside roads for running, fairly wide. Best stretch goes for ~1 km, to Joggers Park, which has a 400m track for running or walking. Continue to Bandra Fort, about 2.5 km, using Bandstand Promenade
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One of the best spots for running in Navi Mumbai. 2.5 km path around a pond in a dedicated park. Quite pretty and isolated from traffic. There's a bridge connecting to a mini seashore.
A decent stretch for running in Navi Mumbai. Busy road running along the coast, with some shoulder in some sections. A 1.6 km stretch is closed to vehicles Sunday morning. Also a nice 2.7 km loop around Nerul Lake.
This northern suburb of Mumbai has some of the area's better developed roads. We've put together a lovely run including a tour of the Hiranandani Garden, 1.4 km promenade along Lake Powai, and a jaunt down to Forest Park.
Large national park just north of Mumbai. There are several nature trails that make for good trail running. Other activities in the park include boating, a safari, and hiking.
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4.3 km (2.7 miles) from Wilson College (north) to Nariman Point (south)
86 feet one way
Any point. Northern terminus is Wilson College and south is Nariman Point
Transport stops along the way. North: Charni Rd. South: Churchgate
This is one of the longest continuous runs in Mumbai. Well lit enough to run at night. Distances, from Wilson College on the path (km/mi):
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