Participants in action at the inaugural edition of Fast & Up Mumbai Walkathon 2025. |
Over 5,000 participants took to the streets of Mumbai for the inaugural edition of the Fast&Up Mumbai Walkathon, embracing the joy of walking for fitness and community bonding.
The event kicked off with the 10KM Pro Walk at 6:00 am, witnessing the participation of 42% dedicated walkers, followed by 44% walkers in the 5KM Family Walk at 6:20 am and 14% participants in the 3KM Fun Walk at 6:40 am. It started at JVPD (Juhu Vile Parle Development) Grounds and featured a scenic route passing by Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow, leading to Juhu Beach, and culminating back at JVPD Grounds.
SK Maidul Islam, a Professional Walker Athlete from Pune, said, “This type of event will help a professional athlete grow, and he or she will enjoy competition. Such events will help spread awareness of walkathons through this event.
Kids with their medals at the Fast&Up Mumbai Walkathon 2025. |
One of the most inspiring highlights of the Walkathon was the participation of 10 individuals with prosthetic legs who walked with remarkable energy and determination, truly embodying the spirit of resilience and perseverance.
In this inaugural edition, women have outnumbered men by 52% to 48% across all three categories.
75-year-old Urmila Bhatia said “It was a great event and enjoyed walking and have been walking since her childhood. She wants the younger generation to move on from the TV screens and mobile phones and start walking and be part of such events to keep themselves fit,” added Bhatia
The Family Walk was a heartwarming spectacle, reinforcing the motto, “A family that walks together, stays fit together.” Adding to the celebration, eight participants marked their birthdays at the event, gifting themselves a memorable and healthy start to their special day.
Wheel-chair participant Niranjan Jadhav, said, “This type of event will give everyone confidence and make people come out and keep themselves for. It is a simple way of keeping fit through walking.”
With participants collectively taking over 44,000 million steps, the inaugural edition of the Fast&Up Mumbai Walkathon successfully promoted fitness, inclusivity, and the joy of walking as a lifestyle.
Vinay Bhartia, Co-Founder, JustWalkIndia, said “The aim of Fast & Up Mumbai Walkathon has been to give our citizens a platform to kickstart their fitness journey. It has been a humbling experience to welcome over 5000 participants. We are sure this will further encourage and boost many more to join us.
He further added, “Registration is now open for the Walkathon in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, and Ahmedabad, all set to take place in 2025.
