Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency, Kolkata, 17th December 2025: Procam International, promoters of the world’s first World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, has ensured seamless execution and an enhanced race experience for the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, scheduled for Sunday, 21st December 2025. The press meet was held at the Media Centre at the iconic Red Road, where details of the race route and medical facilities were highlighted, along with the arrangements in place for over 23,000 on-ground and virtual participants.
The USD 142,214 prize money event also continues its commitment to equal prize money for men and women winners. Additionally, for the 10th edition, there is an additional bonus of USD 25,000 for breaking the world record of 1:11: 08. The event will also award ₹35,000, ₹25,000, and ₹10,000, respectively, to the top three amateur runners in both men’s and women’s categories across different age groups. Race Day proceedings will be live on Sony Sports 1 HD & SD, from 5:30 am onwards.
Hugh Jones, Race Director, "This time, the course is different and more demanding, offering a mix of challenges for the participants. However, good weather and an early start will give all runners a tactical advantage”.
Sanjukta Dutta, Emergency Head, Fortis Hospitals and Medical Director "I appreciate the medical facilities provided by team Procam in collaboration with the doctors from Fortis Hospitals on the race day. Ahead of race day my advice to all runners is, take adequate rest, on that day light breakfast, warming up before running and cooling down after running. Do not push yourself during running. Run to enjoy and have a good time”.
On-ground + Virtual Run Category-Wise Breakup
25K – 6,927
Open 10K – 8,068
Ananda Run – 6,066
Senior Citizens Run – 1,815
Champions with Disability – 450
For the 2025 edition, with an early start and favourable Kolkata weather, all five race categories will start and finish at Red Road. With Vidyasagar Setu, closed on Sundays due to ongoing work, the course has been reimagined with the support of city authorities. Heading further south, runners will discover fresh stretches of the city, pass new landmarks like Tipu Sultan Mosque and Rabindra Sarobar, and take on a new challenge at the Lakes Flyover.