The Calcutta Maha Marathon – run for a cause is an initiative of WAIA (an NGO) to instigate the spirit of togetherness & unity which is reflected in our motto “Run Together Stand United” through an enduring sporting activity like RUN. 

           A RUN to achieve new goals for a good CAUSE…

YOUR CAUSE can be – to promote unity & brotherhood , to promote education, to promote equality, to support the causes & rights of women, to promote the causes of Specially challenged, blinds & transgenders, to help those in need, freedom from drugs, to stand with oppressed. Its your RUN your CAUSE.

  The 5th Edition of The Calcutta Maha Marathon was held on 19th February 2023 from St Thomas School ground, Kidderpore (Estd 1789, one the oldest English medium school having one of the largest school campus in Kolkata) which was even much more impressive then all its previous editions. Participants have joined this run from all over Kolkata , suburbs & other states as well, where we saw more than 2100 participants of all age group & every section of the society. This event being organized by an NGO ,found support from many corporate , media houses & celebrities. Some Notable Partners for our 5th Edition were : HDFC Bank, Decathlon, True Elements , Kejriwal Castings Ltd, HMB Ispat , 93.5 Red FM, Prabhat Khabar, Channel ONE, Glam Diva, India Restaurant etc. Mayor of Kolkata Mr Firhad Hakim was our Chief Guest.