Udupi Runners Club

Udupi Runners Club

It all started with a group of friends running together on the streets of Udupi. While running, one thought struck — “Why don’t we have a running club in Udupi?” That spark gave birth to a small group called Twilight Runners.

Within a few months, more runners joined, the numbers grew, and in November 2023, we proudly registered ourselves as Udupi Runners Club.

The real turning point came during a cheerful party. Our treasurer raised a thought — “We’ve formed a club, but what next? We need to do something big. Let’s organize a marathon!” Though the funds in our account were very low, the treasurer stood firm with a fearless spirit: “Let’s see. We’ll make it happen — either by pooling from members or even taking a bank loan. But let’s do a marathon!”

That determination changed everything. With love from our members and the support of our beloved sponsors, we successfully hosted our debut Udupi Marathon 2024 — a grand beginning that set a benchmark for endurance and community spirit.


Udupi Runners Club is a vibrant community of passionate runners who believe in fitness, endurance, and the spirit of togetherness. Established with the vision of promoting a healthy lifestyle, the club organizes regular morning & evening runs, marathons, training sessions, and social events to encourage participation from all age groups. Our doors are always open — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, you’ll find encouragement, friendship, and motivation here.

Those who want to join us for regular runs can simply contact us and be part of the journey.

Our Team

President

Yashpal A Suvarna

Hon'ble President

Race Director

Dr. Tilak Chandra Pal

President

VP

Udaya Kumar Shetty

Vice President

Secretary

Divakar G Nayak

Secretary

Joint Secretary

Advt. Divyesh Shetty

Race Director & Jnt. Secretary

Treasurer

Sathish Salian

Treasurer

Joint Treasurer

Yathish Chandra

Joint Treasurer

Route & Safety Manager

Gururaj

Route & Safety Manager

Technical Team

Technical Architect

Pavan Shet U

Technical Architect

Systems Lead

Glen Veigas

IT & Systems Lead

Results Specialist

Karthik Kamath

Timing & Results Specialist

Technical Manager

Dr.Aparna Nayak

Course Technical Manager & Emergency Response Lead

Technical Coordinator

Akshatha Baliga

Event Technical Coordinator

Medical Team

Medical Officer

Dr. Vijay Kumar Shet

Chief Medical Officer

Physiotherapist

Dr. Harish R Nayak

Chief Physiotherapist / Rehabilitation Lead

Medical Officer

Dr. Archana Kalluraya

Medical Officer