My Road to 50km: Running for MRKH and Inspiring Hope

Hi everyone,

I’m so happy you’re here!

I’m on a mission to push my limits, raise awareness, and inspire hope. My name is Kylie, and I’m training to run my first ultramarathon: a 50-kilometer trail race in May 2025.

This journey isn’t just about me or crossing a finish line—it’s about raising awareness for MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome), addressing mental health struggles, and sharing a message of resilience, perseverance, and hope.

MRKH is a rare condition that affects 1 in 5,000 women and those assigned female at birth. It causes underdevelopment or absence of the uterus and upper vaginal canal. But my journey goes far beyond the diagnosis.

When I was diagnosed, I tried to outrun it—wishing MRKH wasn’t part of my story. That denial and unwillingness to face my reality led me into some of the darkest, most challenging years of my life. When you’re desperate to change something unchangeable about yourself, there’s almost nothing you won’t do to escape your own mind. But eventually, I learned that the only way out is through. Facing my demons was painful, but it showed me that it’s possible to crawl out of the darkest places in life and reignite the light and strength within yourself.

Mental Health and Hope

This run isn’t just about MRKH; it’s about the mental health struggles that so often accompany it. It’s about sharing my story with the hope that others—whether they live with MRKH, love someone who does, or have faced their own challenges—can see that healing and growth are possible.

This is for the MRKH warriors and their families, for those who’ve felt lost or unseen, and for anyone who might see themselves in my story. My journey is a reminder that no matter how difficult life gets, you can rise stronger. I want to inspire others to believe in the power of hope, perseverance, and never giving up on the light inside of you.

I’ve set a goal to raise $10,000, with every dollar going toward:

• Supporting MRKH-specific advocacy and awareness programs.

• Funding research to improve understanding and treatment options.

• Providing resources for mental health and community support for those affected.

Join Me on This Journey

Running, for me, symbolizes resilience, mental wellness, seeing what you’re capable of, and breaking through limitations.

This ultramarathon is a celebration of how far I’ve come, who I am today, and what we can achieve together.

By dedicating this run to MRKH and mental health awareness, I hope to inspire hope and create ripples of positivity—not just for the MRKH community, but for anyone who has faced struggles or adversity.

Your support—whether through donations, sharing this page, or following my journey on TikTok (@ky.kmc)—means everything to me. Together, we can raise awareness, inspire hope, and make a meaningful impact.

This isn’t just my race—it’s for all of us.

With gratitude and hope,

Kylie

“What makes night within us may leave stars.” - Victor Hugo