The Organizers

Satara Runners' Foundation

From Small Beginnings to a National Event

The SATARA HILL HALF MARATHON (SHHM) is an event organized by the SATARA RUNNERS FOUNDATION, a non-profit group created by a diverse group of individuals who share a passion for running. Their collective effort began in 2012 when they organized a small run in their hometown of Satara, India.

Since then, the group has achieved tremendous growth, transforming the event into one of the most beloved running events in India. The success of SHHM can be attributed to the commitment and dedication of its volunteers, many of whom are members of the SATARA HILL RUNNERS. This group of enthusiastic runners are a tight-knit community, who work tirelessly to create a runner-friendly, world-class event that is both fun and adventurous.

Our Mission

The mission of Satara Runner’s Foundation is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle through running, by organizing world-class running events, providing training and support to runners of all levels, and fostering a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about running.

Our Vision

To create a nation where running and fitness are part of everyday life, where communities come together to inspire health and resilience, and where every individual has the support they need to become their best self.

The Board

SRF Board Members

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

Helming This Year

Executive Committee 2026

Ar. Upendra Pandit

President

Mr. Vishal Dhane

Vice President

Our Team

SRF Team Members

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

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