About Us
Run for a Greener Tomorrow
About Our Marathon Journey
Phaltan Runners Association is a group of dedicated doctors and citizens from Phaltan working towards a healthier and greener community.
Through runs, tree plantations, and health camps, we inspire fitness and environmental care.
We also provide affordable surgeries and medical aid to economically weaker patients, ensuring access to quality healthcare.
Alongside this, we take pride in preserving the heritage sites around Phaltan, protecting our city’s cultural legacy.
Our mission — Run for Health. Heal with Heart. Grow with Nature.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision & Mission
1. Plant 1,00,000 Trees across Phaltan’s heritage places to restore and preserve the city’s natural and cultural beauty.
2. Promote fitness and health awareness among 10,000 people through marathons and community runs.
3. Provide medical treatment to 5,000 economically weaker patients, ensuring affordable healthcare for all.
4. Empower women through awareness on menstrual health and sanitary hygiene for a healthier future generation.
The Values That Define Us
Inclusivity
Accessibility
Community First
Empowerment
Mentorship
Sustainability
Passion for Running
Volunteer Spirit
Collaboration
Celebration of Progress
Meet the People Behind the Marathon
Our Dedicated Team
Dr. Ravindra Shinde
Marathon Achievements
• Ironman 70.3 Goa – Finisher (2019)
• Bergman 113 – Finisher (2023)
Running Achievements
• Tata Mumbai Marathon – 5-time Finisher
• Satara Hill Half Marathon – 5-time Finisher
• Full Marathons – 6 Completed
Anuja Tripute
2023
- AFMC Pune Marathon: 21km
- Satara Half Hill Marathon: 21km
- AapliPhaltan Marathon: 15km
- Baramati Power Marathon: 21km
2024
- Baramati Marathon (Sharayu): 21km
- AFMC Pune Marathon: 21km
- Satara Half Hill Marathon: 21km
- AapliPhaltan Marathon: 15km
- Baramati Power Marathon: 21km
- Tata Mumbai Marathon (Virtual): 21km
2025
- Tata Mumbai Marathon: 42km
- Baramati Marathon (Sharayu): 21km
- Satara Half Hill Marathon: 21km
- Aapli Phaltan Marathon 21km in 2025
- Baramati Power Marathon : 42km
Dr Mahesh Shinde
Ironman 70.3 ((5times)
Comrades marathon finisher2025
Podium in 3 half marathons
Ramchandra Karne
- All below Achievements within 3 Years and Many events done Solo
- Anna Purna Base Camp – Nepal – 4150 Meters
- Kinnurkailash – 5100 Meters and Mani Mahesh Kailash – 3900 Meters
- ShrikhandMahadev – 5227 Meters
- Bali pas – 5030 Meters
- Rora Kanda – 5250 Meters
- Forts – 225 – Approx Elevation Gain :- 50000 Meters
- GhatVata – 78 – Approx Elevation Gain – 20000 Meters
- Himalayan Treks – 10 – Elevation Gain – Approx 12000 Meters
- Range Treks – Above 1000 KM
- MavalaGhati Ultra Marathon -100 KM and 50 KM – Elevation Gain – 7300 Meters
- Deccan Ultra Marathon – 81 KM – Elevation Gain – 3504 Meters
- Summit Run – Indrahar Pas – 30 KM – Elevation Gain – 2943 Meters
- Silk Rout Ultra Trail Marathon – 55 KM – Elevation Gain – 3550 Meters
- SRT Ultra Marathon – 53 KM – Elevation Gain – 2250 Meter
- Lonavala Ultra Marathon – 35 KM – 2 Times
- Lonavalavarasha Marathon – 50 KM
- Ooty Ultra Marathon – 30 KM and NaneGhat Ultra – 30 KM
- Spiti Marathon – 42 KM – Elevation Gain – 960 Meter
- Sinhagad Epic Trail – 42 KM – Elevation Gain – 2510 Meter
- Marathons – 3
- Haf Marathons – 8
- Total Marathons – 27
Amit Disale
Marathon & Triathlon Achievements
Triathlon Achievements
- Ironman 70.3 Goa – Finisher (2019)
• Bergman 113 – Finisher (2023)
Running Achievements
• Tata Mumbai Marathon – 5-time Finisher
• Satara Hill Half Marathon – 5-time Finisher
• Full Marathons – 6 Completed
• Half Marathons – 25+ CompletedCycling Achievements
• Pune Cyclothon – 100 km Finisher
• Satara Hill Cyclothon – Finisher
• Spiti Valley Cycle Expedition, Himachal Pradesh (2018)
Shimla to Manali – 800 km ride at 14,931 ft altitude
Pravin Ghorpade
2023
- Goa Ironman (Triathlon) 70.3 – Successfully Completed
- Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) – 21 km | Time: 2 hrs 09 mins
2024
- Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) – 21 km | Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Baramati Power Marathon – 21 km | Time: 1 hr 57 mins
- Tata Mumbai Half Marathon (TMHM) – 21 km | Time: 2 hrs 9 mins
2025
- Tata Mumbai Full Marathon – 42 km | Time: 4 hrs 37 mins
- Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) – 21 km | Time: 1 hr 58 mins | 🥇 Gold Medal Winner
- Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) – Successfully completed 5 times
Akshay Dhangekar
Marathon & Triathlon Achievements
- Running from Last 3 years
Satara Hill Half Marathon 3 Times - Apali Phaltan Marathon 21KM first prize winner
Tata Marathon one time Consistently improved endurance, speed, and race timing through disciplined training and nutrition.
Highlights
- Proven long-distance running experience across hilly and city terrains
Amit Mane
Marathon Achievements
- Running from Last 3 years
- 21KM finisher
Satara Hill Half Marathon 3 Times
Tata Marathon one time - 10 KM Finisher 3 times
Baramati Power Marathon,Sharayu Baramati Marathon
Wai Half Marathon - Cycling 110KM 4 times completion
Dr Mukund Jadhav
Ruggedian Mansoon trail run 15 km on Panhala fort (2016)
Goa(2017) Kolhapur(2017) Dehradun(2018) Rishikesh(2018) Phaltan(2025) Baramati(2024&2025) 7 Half marathons
Satara Half hill marathon 7 (2016,2017,2019,2022,2023,2024,2025)
Tata Mumbai Marathon finisher 42km in 2025
Chandrkant Jagdale
Marathon & Triathlon Achievements
2023 Aapli Phaltan marathon 15 km 2:10 min
• 2023sharayu Half Marathon – 10 km | 1 hr 22 min
• Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) –2024 21 km | 3 hrs 05
• Baramati Power Half Marathon 2024 – *10 km | 78 min
• sharayu Marathon – *10 km | 77 min
• Aapli Phaltan marathon 2024-2025 15 km – 1:57 min
Balasaheb Shingade
Year-wise Marathon Record
Sr. No. Year Marathon Name Distance Timing Achievement
- 2024 Satara Hill
Half Marathon21 km 2:20:03 Silver
- 2025 Satara Hill Half Marathon 21 km 1:53:43 गोल्ड
- 2024 Satara Hill
Nansaheb Kalukhe
Education- BA
Occupation- Government Electrical Contractor,
Grampanchayat Tirakwadi Member
Chief Organiser -Jay Ganesh Festival krida Mandal Tirakwadi
Adress Tirakwadi Tal Phaltan
Running from Last 3 years
- 21KM finisher
Satara Hill Half Marathon 3 Times
- Cycling 110KM 3 times completion
Achievement Social activities
- Tree Plantation
- Help for orphanage
- COVID time 15 Bed isolation unit formation, medicine distribution
- Organisation of Shri Ganesh festival from last 25 years which includes 7 days social and cultural activities
- Arrangement of Blood Donation camps
- Arrangement of Free Medicine Checkup camps
Pramod Sonawane
Marathon Achievements
2023
- WaiGarware Half Marathon – 10 km | 🕒 1 hr 25 min
- Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) – 21 km | 🕒 3 hrs 40 min
Journey started after joining the Phaltan Runners Group under the guidance of Dr. Bichukale Sir
2024
- Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) – 21 km | 🕒 2 hrs 35 min
- Baramati Power Half Marathon – 10 km | 🕒 56 min
- WaiGarware Half Marathon – 10 km | 🕒 57 min
- Tata Mumbai Half Marathon (TMHM) – 21 km | 🕒 2 hrs 21 min
2025
- Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) – 21 km | 2 hrs 43 min
- Upcoming: Tata Mumbai Full Marathon – 42 km
Cycling 110 km 3 times
Sonali Modale
Year: 2024
- AapliPhaltan marathon: 15km
- Bajaj Allianz:15km
- Afcmpune marathon:10km
- Year 2025
- Satara half Hill marathon: 21km.
- Baramati marathon ( sharayu) 21km.
- Bajaj Allianz half marathon Pune:21km.
Sanjay Ghadge
Year-wise Marathon Record
2024
Marathon Name: Satara Hill Half Marathon
Distance: 21 km
Timing: 3:12:03
Achievement: —
2025
Marathon Name: Satara Hill Half Marathon
Distance: 21 km
Timing: 2:37:43
Achievement: —
2025
Event: पंढरपूर सायकलवारी
Date: 21 June 2025
Distance: 110 km
Timing: 5 hours
Achievement: —
Dr. Ashwini Abadagire
Marathon Achievements
Year 2024
- AFMC Pune 10k
- Satara Half Hill 21k
Year 2025
- Baramati Sharyu Marathon 10k
- Satatra Half Hill Marathon 21k
Tayappa Shendage
Education- M.P.Ed.,M.A.,Yoga,Diploma.,SET, Phd (Pursing)
Physical Education Director/Sports Director Last 10 years
National Champion
Krida Prabodhini Balewadi Pune
Gymkhana Head
Working at Mudhoji Junior College Phaltan
Yashwant Yogesh Patil
- Apli Phaltan Marathon 2023
- Satara Hill Half Marathon 2023
- Baramati Power Marathon 2023
- Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024
- Apli Pune Marathon 2024
- Regents Park 10k London 2025
- Courir Pour Toit 10k Paris 2025
- Vrukshathon 4th Edition Pune 2025
- Satara Hill Half Marathon 2025
- Apli Phaltan Marathon 2025
- Devils Circuit Pune 2025
Prof. Ravindra Kolawadkar
- Maharashtra Ratna Awardee
- Residing at: Dalwadi, Tal. Phaltan, Dist. Satara
- Profession: Founder – Kolawadkar Academy, Phaltan, Fauji Nagar (Pre-Recruitment Training Centre for Army & Police)
- A renowned training centre where thousands of candidates have been successfully recruited into the Indian Army and Police services.
- Special Support: Students who have lost their parents are provided free recruitment guidance and pre-recruitment training.