Taj Mahal Marathon two ultramarathons: at least one of which must be over 100 km long. The participation is based on the official invites released by the organizers. In order to receive the invite, interested runner can register on the official website to express the intent of participation. Taj Mahal Marathon The Taj Mahal Marathon is a long-distance running event, to be held in Agra, India. The event will be first run on Friday, June 14, 2013 and will continue every year. The race was founded by India's youngest ultramarathon runner, and an engineer, Gaurav Madan. Set over a largely flat course around
Taj Mahal "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year and in 2007, it was declared a winner of the New7Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, a Persian princess who died giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction started in 1632,