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KD Marathon

Where the human spirit hits the road!

In hospitals, the profound strength of human endurance unfolds daily—tales of courage, determination, and perseverance. It's a daily celebration of survival and triumph, fuelled by meticulous preparation and advancements in medical science.

KD Hospital honours this unwavering human spirit. In recognition of these remarkable feats, we proudly present an event that reflects the strength and magnificence of the human spirit like never before—the KD Marathon 2nd Edition.

As a remarkable athletic event, the Marathon is one of the true tests of human persistence. It's a journey that challenges the body's limits and pushes participants to discover their true potential.

At KD Hospital, we aspire to elevate our commitment to healthcare by proactively identifying areas where damage control is essential and implementing effective strategies for prevention and recovery.

Join us at the KD Marathon – where every step is a salute to the unbeatable human spirit. Let's run together towards a healthier, stronger tomorrow!

Dr. Rahul Sharma's journey into fitness began with a wake-up call: a diagnosis of high cholesterol and hypertension that required lifetime medication. Determined to turn his life around, he embraced running as a means to get healthy and stay off medication. What started as a quest for personal health quickly became a passion, leading him to become a certified running trainer and nutritionist, and certified Race Director. Leaving behind a successful corporate career, Dr. Sharma ventured fully into the health and fitness industry to inspire others to achieve their potential through a world class training and events.

Fit India Ambassador by the Government of India.
Certified Race Director from Road Running Club of America and Certified Road Running Coach from UESCA, USA.

Dr. Erika Patel is a gynecologist and fertility specialist by profession. Apart from being a doctor, she is a mother of a 3-year-old.
She started running in 2016, however, she has always been into fitness since school. She joined Chennai Runners in 2016 after which she did her first 10km. Since then, she has done numerous short-distance races (10 km and a half marathons), hill runs and multiple full marathons till date.
She ran throughout her pregnancy and postpartum and also did a couple of races during pregnancy. She actively works towards promoting fitness in pregnancy and post partum.
She has finished The Comrades Marathon (90 km) in South Africa twice, in 2022 and 2023 to earn the Back-to-Back Medal. She also mentors women runners for long-distance races such as Full Marathon and Twenty Miler.
Dr. Patel also runs a non profit : Hope Ladder Sports Foundation that helps transforms lives of grass root level athletes.