Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- The Tata Mumbai Marathon is set to witness a high-quality clash of global pedigree and domestic excellence as elite athletes from across the world, including Ethiopia, Uganda and Eritrea, line up alongside India's most accomplished distance runners for the upcoming edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, according to a release.

Long recognised as one of Asia's most competitive and demanding marathons, the race has built a reputation for attracting athletes in peak form, testing them against challenging conditions and a fast-evolving course. The marathon will be held on January 18.

This year's elite fields reflect that stature, featuring world champions, seasoned international campaigners and in-form India...