Satara Hill Half Marathon is organized by a passionate, volunteer-driven, not-for-profit "Satara Runners Foundation" which is committed to promoting fitness, health, and community spirit through running.
Built entirely by volunteers, PBG SHHM has grown into one of India's most celebrated running events and one of the country’s largest community-led sporting movements. Every year we bring thousands together, but our work continues long after the finish line.
Through free training programs, we help people of all ages and abilities become healthier, stronger, and more confident. We mentor emerging running communities, support new events across India, and share everything we've learned to help the sport grow.
We're not here to organize one race.
We're here to build a nation that runs.
Unique Runners
26,000+ unique runners participated to date in SHHM.
Repeat Runners
36.5% runners participated in more than one edition.
Visits Per Day
35,000+ website visits during registration days.
Members & Volunteers
The power of SHHM Community.
An avid Runner & Fitness Enthusiast, Dr. Sandeep Suryakant Kate is the Founder & Chief Believer of the ‘Satara Runners Foundation’, a non-profit organization that has become the driving force behind the iconic ‘Satara Hill Half Marathon’.
Inspired by his first finish at the Corbett National Park Half Marathon in 2012, Dr. Kate dreamt of organizing a similar event in his hometown of Satara. With the unwavering support of his wife Suchitra, and the backing of their friends and family, Dr. Kate brought his vision to life, creating an event that has become a symbol of unity and the indomitable human spirit.
Despite being managed entirely by volunteers, the SHHM has emerged as one of the most coveted running events in the world, showcasing the collective power of a community that comes together to accomplish the impossible. Through his leadership and unwavering passion, Dr. Sandeep has transformed a simple dream into a global phenomenon that continues to inspire and motivate runners around the world.
SRF Board Members guiding the vision, governance, and community mission.
Dr. Sandeep S. Kate
Founder & Chief Believer
Dr. Suchitra S. Kate
Founder Member
Dr. C. Ghorpade
Founder Member
Adv. Kamlesh Pisal
Founder Member
Dr. Prataprao Gole
Founder Member
CA Vitthal Jadhav
Founder Member
Jitendra Bhosale
Founder Member
Dr. Avinash Shinde
Member
Nishant Gavali
Member
Dr. Devdatta Deo
Member
Abhishek Bhandari
Member
Mrs. Bhagyashree Dhane
Member
Rahul Ghaitade
Member
Ar. Upendra Pandit
Member
Mr. Shailesh Dhavalikar
Member
The committee driving race execution, route safety, and volunteer management.
Dr. Avinash Shinde
Race Director
Ar. Upendra Pandit
President
Mr. Vishal Dhane
Vice President
Dedicated team members and leads powering every aspect of the Satara Hill Half Marathon.
Mr. K. Rajpurohit
Member
Dr. Ajay Shedge
Member
Ar. Sudhir Shinde
Member
Dr. Ashwini Deo
Member
Dr. Deepak Thorat
Member
Mrs. Vaishali Wadekar
Member
Mr. Pankaj Nagori
Member
Dr. Ranjita Gole
Member
Mr. Irshad Bagwan
Member
Dr. Vikas Patil
Member
Dr. Kailash Khadtare
Member
Dr. Swapna Shedge
Member
Dr. Dipak Bankar
Member
Dr. Kavita Bankar
Member
Mrs. Shilpa Jadhav
Member
Mr. Sachin Mandhare
Member
Adv. Nishat Prafull
Member
Mr. Sangram Kadam
Member
Mrs. Payal Vibhute
Member
Mr. Prafull Pandit
Member
Mrs. Archana Shinde
Member
Mr. Mahesh Bhosale
Member
Mr. Anil Nalawade
Member
Mrs. Jyoti Mandhare
Member
Mr. Mangesh Wadekar
Member
Mr. Dinesh Udhani
Member
Dr. Pournima Phadtare
Member
Mr. Girish Sathe
Member
Mrs. Sheela Nalawade
Member
Mr. Bhaskar Patil
Member
Dr. Adish Patil
Member
Mrs. Leena Sathe
Member
Dr. Rajesh Shinde
Member
Ms. Bhavika Mutha
Member
Mr. Niranjan Pise
Member
Mr. Milind Halbe
Member
Niteen Kirve
Member
Sarang Gujar
Member
CS Neha Doshi
Member
Sagar Nimbalkar
Member
Dr. Nilima Sudhir Pawar
Member
Dr. Sudhir Pawar
Member
Jayant Shivde
Member
Madhuri Jayant Shivde
Member