Marathon to be Held in Bhind on August 2 for Health Awareness

Health Awareness Marathon Announced for August 2nd in Bhind

Bhind city is set to witness a significant event for spreading health awareness on Sunday, August 2nd. The Vindhyachal Hospital Management Committee is organizing a marathon to promote the 'Fit India' message.

Organized in collaboration with the district administration, this marathon aims to inspire citizens of all age groups towards a healthier lifestyle. The organizers, including Dr. Shailendra Bhadauria and Dr. Yogendra Yadav, provided detailed information about the event during a press conference.

Marathon Routes and Categories

The marathon will commence at 7 AM along two main routes. The first route will start from Khanda Road and the Vindhyachal Hospital premises, while the second route will begin from Vindhyachal Hospital on Gwalior Road.

To facilitate participants and consider their age groups, the marathon has been divided into two major categories. The first category includes all women above 16 years of age and men above 50 years of age. Their race will start from Khanda Road, proceeding via Parade Chowk and Indira Gandhi Chowk to the Maharana Pratap statue near the Circuit House.

The second category is for men aged between 16 and 50 years. This race will start from Vindhyachal Hospital located on Daboha Gwalior Road, and will conclude at the Maharana Pratap statue after passing through Subhash Tiraha, Shastri Chowk, Parade Chowk, and Indira Gandhi Chowk.

The races for these two categories will commence at 7:00 AM and 7:10 AM respectively.

Participant Facilities and Prizes

For the convenience of participants, four age groups have been established: 16-25 years, 25-40 years, 40-50 years, and 50+ years.

T-shirts for all participants will be distributed from 5:00 AM to 6:45 AM before the race begins. T-shirts for women and men over 50 will be available at Khanda Road, while those for male participants aged 16 to 50 will be provided at Vindhyachal Hospital.

The organizers have ensured that participants face no inconvenience during the run. Refreshments will be available along the entire route, and a hospital team will be stationed at intervals. Participants who secure the top 10 positions in each age group will be honored.

Distinguished Guests to Attend

Several prominent personalities will grace this important health awareness program as guests. The event will be presided over by Danveer Dixit (Social Worker), with Retired Indian Air Force Chief R.K. Singh Bhadauria from New Delhi attending as the chief guest.

Other distinguished and special guests will include Dr. Sanjay Rai (Professor of Community Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi), Dr. Amit Gupta (Professor of Trauma Surgery, AIIMS New Delhi), Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor, The Indian Express, New Delhi), IAS Dipendra Singh Kushwah, District and Sessions Judge Bhind K.S. Bariya, Collector K.L. Meena, SP Suraj Kumar Verma, and Padma Shri Satendra Singh Lohiya, among many other esteemed individuals.