RACE DIRECTOR - Dr. SANTANU DUTTA
A Radiologist by profession and an endurance athlete by passion. He is someone who proved his consistency and dedication towards endurance events by earning uncountable titles. A two times Ironman triathlon finisher in Malaysia and Australia and the only athlete from Assam in the history to complete The Comrades (90 KMs) in 2022 which is considered as the Ultimate Human Race in South Africa. Dr. Dutta had successfully completed many marathons around the world. He also completed more than 25 Ultramarathons & Full Marathons in India which also includes a 172 KMs run from Guwahati to Tezpur. With more than 100 Half Marathons he is an inspiration to the whole running community. Dr. Dutta a family man to his core and has passion for good food and exploring new places around the world .
OUR AMBASSADORS
LIPI KALITA
This daughter of Assam is a sensation in Trail Running who currently resides in Hyderabad.
Lipi took up running in 2018 just to overcome her tibia fracture on her left leg which was developed due to a serious accident. This lady started with walking and within a year she was participating in 10KM trail running where she secured second runner up. After her very first success, she deeply fell into Trail running and in 2019 itself she started her glorious Trail Running Journey through Solang Sky Ultra (30 KM) which is considered as the toughest trail run in the country with a very nominal success rate. She not only completed the race successfully but also secured second runner up position in the same.
Apart from running Lipi is also into adventure racing which includes cycling, kayaking, orienteering, abseiling etc. Recently, along with her team she won the Indian Regional Championship, ARWS and will be representing India for Asia Championship which will be held in Malaysia later this year.
Some of her podium finishes of uncountable Successful Trail Runs are as below:-
Winner :- SRT Ultra 2020 ( 25 KM), The Vegamon Ultra 2022 (60 KM), Indian Regional Championship, ARWS 2022 (150 KMs)
Second Runner Up:- Sinhagad Epic Trail 2019 (10 KM), Solang Sky Ultra 2019 (30 KM), Jumping Gorilla Trail Run 2021 (30 KM), Hyderabad Stadium Run 2021 . Solang Sky Ultra 2021 (60 KM)
This ever smiling athlete loves to travel and prefers to spend time close to nature .
BALRAJ KAUSHIK
A Mathematician by profession once had a weight in three figures (104 kg) started going for daily walks in baradari gardens of Patiala & eventually started running informally in September 2017 & first ran in 5kms in 5th Patiala half marathon, then he was overwhelmed with the joy of running. His first half marathon was 6th Patiala half marathon on 01april 2018, Since then he has been a part of numerous half and full marathons. He is now a regular finisher with sub two hour timings in half marathons.
Major Achievements:
Did 200kms from Amritsar to Chandigarh in 27h & 24 minutes & immediately within 4 days followed it up with Freedom Ultra 3.0 from Chandigarh to PATIALA covering 75kms. On 9 March 2019 he ran 173kms in tau Devi Lal Stadium Panchkula. He ran continuously for 24 hours. He did two back to back official ultras one on 24th November 2019 Shivalik ultra 80k with an elevation gain of 5200feet on track full of boulders & then 30th he ran from Patiala to Chandigarh with National flag in freedom ultra. Recently he did an ultra run from Chandigarh to Patiala in 08:52:52 covering 77.77k. When he started he wasn't able to tie even his shoe laces & now people are being motivated just by seeing him. His belief is your mind is more powerful than your body.
RAJIV JINDAL
This fun-loving successful businessman from Delhi-NCR is popularly known as “Flying Jindal” On 9th September 2022 he completed the World’s Highest Ultra Marathon known as Khardung La Challenge (72 KMs) and again on 11th September he completed a Half Marathon in Ladakh Marathon (21.1 KMs) with a first podium finish. This ever smiling and energetic athlete did not missed out to celebrate his born day on 10th September 2022 on his rest day with his running community.
Rajiv is an example of super transformation from being Fat to Fit. His running journey of 4 years has uncountable successful completion of events of national repute. He also has 2nd Runner Up Podium Finish in Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2020 (21.1 KMs), 2nd Runner Up Podium Finisih in Katra Run (21.1 KMs) and 2nd Runner Up Podium Finish in Potpourri Challange 2022 (10 KMs).
Rajiv Jindal a foodie and sweets lover who strongly believes in being a support to his fellow runners and contributes his best to uplift the community.
Event organised by Mind over Miles
Mind over Miles is an unit of Adian Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. promoting long distance Running, Cycling and Swimming in Assam and entire Northeast India.