Over 400 runners turned the streets of Mehsana into an incredible marathon track. The inaugural edition of the Mehsana Marathon was a high-energy celebration of fitness, determination and local pride. Organised by the 18th Kilometre, along with several race ambassadors and fitness influencers, the event emerged very successfully.
The Mehsana Marathon 2025 brought together participants from throughout Gujarat, people all united in passion and determination. The success of this event set a strong foundation for what is expected to become a recurring celebration of health and togetherness in the region.
The marathon was graced and flagged off by two distinguished guests, Shri Himanshu Solanki (IPS) and Shri Ravindra Dnyaneshwar Khatale (IAS). Their presence added immense value and encouragement, both to the participants and to the organising team, reinforcing the importance of fitness and well-being as shared community goals.
The Mehsana Marathon was basically aimed at upholding the ideals of fitness and health awareness while ingraining the spirit of community bonding through sports. It is not just a running competition but a step towards motivating people across all age groups to move towards a healthy life and build a fitter and healthier society.
Organising Team from the 18th Kilometer.
“Being able to conduct the first-ever Mehsana Marathon was a proud, emotional moment for our entire team. We wanted to create something that would bring the community together through fitness, and the response was beyond what we imagined. The sight of hundreds of runners, families, and supporters filling the streets of Mehsana with energy and positivity was truly rewarding.”
As the official Timing Partner, Timing Technologies was proud to provide precision and reliability throughout the event, ensuring every participant’s effort was accurately captured with advanced RFID sports-based timing systems. Having a proven record of timing some of the biggest marathons and athletic events in India, the team was delighted to contribute to the success of Mehsana’s first-ever marathon. Seamless execution with flawless timing results reflected a strong commitment to excellence in race timing technology and sports event management. Collaboration with iFinish, the official Registration Partner, ensures a seamless participant experience right from registration to race completion. Both partners came together to ensure runners have a well-organized and technology-enabled journey of running a marathon.
Rohit Patel, Half Marathon Finisher.
“Being part of the first Mehsana Marathon was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere, the enthusiasm in the crowd, and the perfect race management made it special. Everything from registration to the timing system was smooth and professional. It felt amazing to run for a cause that promotes health and community spirit right here in our city.”
The Mehsana Marathon 2025 was organized by 18th Kilometre in association with the Indian Cycling Club and Fit India, supported by Mehsana Municipal Corporation and Cyruns. The event also had TeamRun2gether and SSA as Knowledge Partners, Dr. AtHome as the Physio & Recovery Partner, Timing Technologies as the Timing Partner, and iFinish as the Registration Partner.
The Mehsana Marathon 2025 drew to an end, but it left behind indelible marks in the hearts of every participant and spectator. This was not only a sporting event but also a celebration of spirit, determination, and wellness in togetherness. As the inaugural edition comes to an end, Mehsana takes a proud stride toward becoming that fitness-conscious city, one stride at a time, one heartbeat at a time, one finish line at a time.