The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, the world’s first World Athletics Gold Label 25K and West Bengal’s largest running festival, celebrated a landmark milestone on Sunday, 21 December 2025. Marking its historic 10th edition, the race brought together over 23,000 runners at the iconic Red Road, uniting them in the spirit of sporting excellence, community welfare, and social responsibility – A Decade of Difference.
Over the years, Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata has evolved beyond a race into a powerful catalyst for collective giving, proving that when a city runs together, it rises together. Led by Impact360 Foundation, the event’s Philanthropy Partner has consistently expanded its charitable outreach by empowering NGOs, advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and driving meaningful, measurable social impact.
The 2025 edition successfully raised INR 45.68 lakh for diverse social causes. The fundraising campaigns concluded on 10 January 2026.
Since its inception, the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata has shown a phenomenal influence enabling more than 114 NGOs to spread awareness and raise ₹5.16 Cr for numerous causes, including Health, Environment, Animals, Education, Human Rights, Skill Development, Community Development, Women’s Empowerment, Girl-Child Education, child sexual abuse, and Disability.
“The Tata Steel World 25K is not just for a distance, but for a cause. Moreover, the unity this race represents is inspiring and through unity, hope learns to move forward. When society runs together, the nation rises higher. A healthy body, a strong mind and a stronger India.” Said Major General D.K.Singh, GOC, HQ Bengal Sub-Area.
D B Sundara Ramam, Vice President – Corporate Services, Tata Steel, said: “As the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata marks a decade of running with purpose, we are proud of how this platform has evolved beyond a sporting event into a powerful force for social good. What makes this journey truly special is the collective spirit – NGOs, corporates, runners, and citizens – coming together to create real, measurable impact. The Philanthropy Awards are a celebration of this shared commitment and reflect our belief that when communities move together, lasting change follows.”
Vivek Singh, Jt. MD. Procam International said, “As we look back on the 10th edition of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, our heart is full of gratitude and pride. This milestone is more than just a number; it is a celebration of a journey, a community, and a city that has truly made this race its own. What began as a vision to bring a world-class running experience has also evolved into a powerful platform for social change. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our fundraisers for their dedication and contributions to the greater good, and this is just the beginning.”
Cause neutrality, transparency, accountability, and sustainability are the guiding principles of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata’s philanthropy pillar. Over the years, this platform has strengthened a structured and credible ecosystem of giving for not-for-profit organisations across India, encouraging sustained corporate and individual participation in social causes.
Celebrating this spirit of impact, the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2025 has recognised outstanding NGOs, corporate teams, young leaders, run clubs and individual fundraisers through its Philanthropy Awards, honouring exemplary contributions and inspiring a stronger culture of giving.
(Edited by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Sr.Broadcast Journalist, British Media)
