Marathons, Triathlons and Ultra-Runs Draw Growing Crowds Across India

India's endurance sports scene is expanding well beyond its traditional niche of dedicated runners and cyclists. Road races are seeing record participation, and run clubs are multiplying as younger Indians take up marathons, triathlons, and ultra-runs. Athletes such as IRONMAN triathlete Renee Noronha and ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi are firsthand witnesses to this cultural shift in fitness. Both have spoken about the discipline, patience, and consistent training that endurance sports require from participants.