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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!

Guinness Book Record Holder & 2 Limca Book Record Holder.
Top finisher of Sun Down Ultra Marathon (Singapore) in 2011 from India.
The first from Gujarat to run prestigious Comrades Marathon in 2012.
National Record of running 182 kms for 24 Hours Madness run held in Gurgaon, Dec 2012.
Unique record of running for 25 hours on a treadmill creating the Limca Book Record by running 194.02 KMS.
First Ironman 70.3 finisher from Gujarat at Mandurah, Perth, Australia in 2013 along with Dr.Jagat patel.
First from India to participate & complete HK 100 km Ultra Trail World Tour 2014. A unique race with total elevation gain of 4500 meters & descent of 4300 meters in all ascent & descent (29000 feet).
Adidas endorsed running athlete from 2013 to 2016.
5th Position in Run the Rann Ultra Trail-161 kms -20th February 2016,Dholavira,Kutch.

Dr Erika Patel 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 10 km. Since then, she has done numerous short-distance races (10 km and half marathons), hill runs and multiple full marathons.
She ran throughout her pregnancy and postpartum and also did a couple of races during pregnancy. She actively works to promote fitness in pregnancy and postpartum.
She has completed The Comrades Marathon (90 km) in South Africa three times: in 2022 and 2023, earning the Back-to-Back Medal, and again in 2026, achieving her first up run with a personal best of 10:34:04. She has also completed six Abbott World Marathon Majors, Berlin, Chicago, New York, London, Tokyo and Sydney, along with the Great Wall of China Marathon.
She mentors women runners in long-distance races such as the Full Marathon and Twenty-Miler. She also heads She Races India, the Indian branch of the global SheRACES initiative, which accredits events based on gender equity guidelines.
Dr Patel also runs a non-profit, Hope Ladder Sports Foundation, that helps transform the lives of grassroots-level athletes.