Manipal Academy of Higher Education organized the 7th edition of Manipal Marathon to celebrate fitness, inclusion, and innovation

Manipal: Over 20,000 runners participated in the 7th edition of Manipal Marathon 2025 organised by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), one of the largest student-led marathons in India.  The resounding success of the 7th edition of the Manipal Marathon reiterated the MAHE’s commitment to health, fitness, innovation, inclusion, and community engagement. The theme for this year’s marathon is “Innovation in Motion: Embracing Technology for Health & Fitness”.

A groundbreaking addition to this year’s event was the “Manipal Global Virtual 5K Run,” introduced for the first time in India. This unique initiative allowed runners from all over the world to participate remotely, making the marathon more inclusive and accessible to a global audience.  As many as 7000+ runners from all over the world participated virtually.

Over 100 international athletes from across countries USA, France, Germany, England, Türkiye, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Japan, Uganda, Malawi, Congo, Ghana, Sudan, Abu Dhabi UAE, and Australia participated in the marathon with great enthusiasm and cheer. However significant highlight of the Manipal Marathon is its strong focus on inclusivity collaboration with Samarthanam Trust & Ganga Foundation encouraged participation from over 300 visually impaired and over 200 physically challenged individuals from across India.