Kochi Marathon 2027: A star-studded launch honors a sporting legend
The fifth iteration of the Federal Bank Kochi Marathon has been officially unveiled, with the race set for February 14, 2027, and a special tribute paid to Asian Games silver medallist Vidarsha K. Vinod. KOCHI — The Marriott Hotel in Kochi served as the venue for the official launch ceremony of the fifth Federal Bank Kochi Marathon. Kerala High Court Justice Devan Ramachandran and Kochi Corporation Mayor Adv. V.K. Minimol presided over the inauguration. Organized in partnership with the Kochi Corporation and under the guidance of the Athletics Federation of India, the upcoming event will be held under the banner "Move with Purpose."
A key moment during the proceedings was the honouring of Asian Games silver medallist Vidarsha K. Vinod. Originally from Thiruvambady in Kozhikode, Vidarsha achieved a milestone as the first woman from Kerala to claim an Asian Games medal in shooting, having earned silver in the women’s 10m air rifle team competition. To celebrate this landmark success, marathon organisers CleoSportz awarded her a cash prize of ₹51,000. Federal Bank Zonal Head and Senior Vice President C.M. Sasidharan presented the cheque, joined by CleoSportz Directors Anish Paul, Byju Paul, Sabari R. Nair, and M.R.K. Jayaram. Justice Devan Ramachandran and Mayor Adv. V.K. Minimol also extended their congratulations, with the CleoSportz team noting that Vidarsha’s accomplishments perfectly reflect the marathon's central theme.
Image Caption: Justice Devan Ramachandran and Mayor Adv. V.K. Minimol launch the 5th Federal Bank Kochi Marathon with Vidarsha K. Vinod and other dignitaries. During his inaugural address, Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that the consistent growth in participant numbers each year could soon require a more spacious venue for future iterations. Mayor Adv. V.K. Minimol shared her enthusiasm for the city’s partnership with the event, remarking that Kochi has consistently welcomed positive sporting endeavours. C.M. Sasidharan highlighted that Federal Bank’s backing of the marathon for five years running demonstrates the institution's dedication to social causes that extend well beyond its core banking operations. The ceremony also featured the unveiling of a commemorative coffee table book, where Marathon Goodwill Ambassador Prachi Tehlan handed the inaugural copy to Kochi City Police Commissioner S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar. Interested runners can now sign up via the official website, www.kochimarathon.in, which offers four race categories: the 42.195-km marathon, 21.097-km half marathon, 10-km run, and 3-km Green Run. Those who register by October 15 are eligible for a 10% early-bird discount. Notable attendees at the launch included Federal Bank Vice President K.T. Jayachandran, Marathon Race Director Anand Menezes, Aster Medicity Branding & Communication Head Hafis Hassan, and Jain University New Initiatives Director Dr. Tom Joseph.
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