Jaslok Hospital Ensures Medical Safety for Over 8000 Runners at Sekhon- the 1st Indian Air Force Half Marathon in Maharashtra
Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre successfully served as the Official Medical Partner for Sekhon- the 1st Indian Air Force Half Marathon in the state, held on 4th October 2026 in Mumbai.
The prestigious event witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 8,000 runners across three categories (21 km, 10 km, and 5 km), bringing together armed forces personnel, professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts to celebrate endurance, discipline and national pride.
As Medical Partners, Jaslok Hospital curated and managed a comprehensive, multi-layered medical safety ecosystem to ensure zero-compromise runner safety from start to finish line.
The medical infrastructure included strategically placed medical aid stations across the entire route, Advanced Cardiac Life Support ambulances, rapid-response bike ambulances for quick access, a team of emergency physicians, cardiologists, orthopedists and paramedics, on-course physiotherapy support for cramps and injuries, and two fully equipped hospital medical tents (the Base-camp and Recovery-camp at the finish line) for emergency stabilisation and hydration support. A central medical command centre was set up to monitor the course in real-time. The entire medical operations was led on-ground by Dr. Sunil Jain, Head, Accident & Emergency, Jaslok Hospital.
Dr. Sunil Jain, Head, Accident & Emergency, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, said, “Managing medical safety for 8000 runners requires clinical precision and meticulous planning. We deployed a 360-degree safety protocol with ACLS ambulances, rapid-response teams, and medical stations at every critical point. From pre-race medical advisory to managing dehydration, cardiac events and musculoskeletal injuries on course, our team ensured that every runner had immediate access to expert care. It was an absolute honour to lead the medical safety for this prestigious initiative by the Indian Air Force.”
Mr. Jitendra Haryan, CEO, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, said, “At Jaslok, we believe healthcare extends far beyond our hospital walls and into the heart of the community. Partnering with the Indian Air Force Half Marathon is a proud moment for us as it aligns with our vision of promoting preventive health and community wellness. Supporting platforms that inspire Mumbai to run, to stay fit and to stay united is a responsibility we deeply cherish.”
With this, Jaslok Hospital continues to be Mumbai’s most trusted healthcare partner for large-format city runs. Since 2022, the hospital has seamlessly managed the medical safety for the Navy Half Marathon 4 times in a row, the WESNESS Run twice and The Bombay Gymkhana 10 Km Run, ensuring clinical excellence at every step.
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