Ahmedabad 17 January 2025: The first-ever East Ahmedabad Half Marathon, an event dedicated to promoting fitness and spreading awareness about cardiac, neuro and orthopaedic health, will take place in Nikol on Sunday, January 19.
Presented by Harmony Hospital, Nikol, and Mount Litera Zee School, the inaugural East Ahmedabad Half Marathon already has registrations from over 2,800 health-conscious participants across the 21 km, 10 km and 5 km categories. The participants include amateur and professional runners.
Dr. Mukesh Patel of Harmony Hospital, said, “We are thrilled to organise the very first East Ahmedabad Half Marathon, which is not just a run, but a platform to educate and motivate citizens about the importance of fitness in preventing and managing cardiac, neuro and orthopaedic health challenges.”
Dr .Shaishav Soni from Trinay Orthopedic Hospital, said “It aims to inspire people to make healthier lifestyle choices and create awareness about critical health issues.”
Minister of State for Industries and Cooperation, Jagdish Vishwakarma, Amraiwadi MLA Dr. Hasmukh Patel, Daskroi MLA Babubhai Patel, Naroda MLA Dr. Payal Kukrani, Traffic DCP (East zone) Safin Hasan, CDHO Dr. Shailesh Parmar, AMA President Dr. Dhiren Mehta, Deputy Health Officer at AMC Dr. Ashwin Kharadi, AHNA President Dr. Bharat Gadhavi, and municipal councillors from Nikol and Naroda will grace the event’s flag-off and prize distribution ceremonies.
Dr Paresh Gohel, Chairmen of Mount Litera Zee School, said, “The East Ahmedabad Half Marathon marks a significant step in promoting a culture of fitness and preventive healthcare among citizens.”
Dr. Ishan Rudani from Pixel Plus Diagnostics, said , “We are overjoyed by the tremendous public response to the event and invite healthcare professionals, fitness enthusiasts and the wider community to participate and extend their support to promoting better health.”
Mr. Parth Patel from Rhythm Group, said, “The marathon is scheduled to begin at 5:00 am from Khodaldham ground at Nikol on Sunday for a Healthier community of East Ahmedabad”
This event presented by Harmony Hospital & Mount Litera Zee School, and powered by Pixel Plus Diagnostics and Trinay Orthopaedic Hospital, supported by Rhythm Group as the title sponsor, alongside Kaka PVC, Shreedhar Group and Rishav Group as co-sponsors. The whole event is managed by Astha Marketing.