Zarine Ninan

About Me

Hello everyone! I’m Zarine, a Retailer at heart, an Entrepreneur by choice, and a mother to a 10-year-old rockstar, and this year I’ll be running my 4th Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) for a cause that’s very close to my heart, TRRAIN.
Now, let me start by saying, I am not a runner. I don’t chase marathon medals, I don’t post timing charts, and I’m certainly not running to break any records. What I do chase, however, is purpose. Every year, running the 21K helps me begin my year with focus; it pushes me to stay disciplined, healthy, and grounded. And more importantly, it allows me to give back to the retail community that has given me so much over the years.
There’s something incredibly special about the marathon journey, the build-up, the early morning runs, the shared jokes, the friendships formed along the way. The running community has a rhythm and energy that’s contagious. It teaches me resilience, patience, and the joy of crossing a finish line at my own pace.
This year, I’m running to raise ?75,000 (or more) for TRRAIN, an organization doing exceptional work to empower people with disabilities and women from marginalized communities through livelihood opportunities in retail. Their work changes lives, and I’m proud to support them every step of the way.
Your contribution — big or small — can make a real difference. So, if you’d like to help me reach my goal and support this beautiful cause, please donate and share this with others who might want to help too.
Maybe someday I’ll call myself a runner.
But for now, I’m just someone running with heart — for a purpose that matters.

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Join Us in Empowering Dreams with TRRAIN

At the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026, every step is driven by purpose. We invite you, as a leader shaping the future, to stand with us in creating livelihoods and dignity for Persons with Disabilities and young women from marginalized communities.

Through TRRAIN’s flagship initiatives, TRRAIN Pankh and TRRAINHer Ascent, we are equipping individuals with the skills, confidence, and meaningful employment opportunities they need in the retail sector. Over 57,000 lives have been transformed, enabling them to support their families, earn with pride, and live independently.

But there is so much more to be done. With your leadership and support, we can scale these efforts and unlock opportunities for thousands more. Your contribution will directly impact someone’s ability to learn, earn, and rebuild their life with dignity.

We invite you to be a catalyst for change. Let’s turn every kilometre of the marathon into a stride toward inclusion, empowerment, and a stronger society.

Donate today.

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