Dilip is businessman, Runner and Cyclist, running since 2015. He has done more than 50 Half Marathons, 14 Full Marathons, 7 Ultra including Comreads and Border 100 km. His best full marathon time of 4:09. Runners please carry a small water bottle if possible to avoid rush at water stations in first quarter of race. First half will be bit faster to keep time time for elevations in second half

Dilip Ghadge, a civil engineer turned entrepreneur, is actively involved in the manufacturing of construction materials. His journey into the world of running began at the age of 47, with a 10 km race in Kalyan in 2015. Since then, he has accomplished over 50 half marathons, achieving podium finishes in many of them. Transitioning to full marathons, he conquered 14, including the challenging Ladakh Marathon, after his debut at TMM in 2019. Notably, he secured a podium finish at the Jaipur International Marathon in 2023. In 2022, Dilip fulfilled his dream of participating in the Comreads Marathon and is now pursuing the ambitious goal of completing the six World Majors, commencing with the Berlin Marathon in 2023. Scheduled to run the London and Chicago Marathons this year, he recently completed the Border 100 km run in the desert of Rajasthan in December 2023. During the lockdown, he took up cycling and achieved the prestigious SR title. In 2021 and 2022, Dilip embarked on cycling expeditions from Kalyan to Goa via the coastal road and from Kalyan to New Delhi, raising funds for providing prosthetic limbs to amputees. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in initiating running events in Kalyan, inspiring hundreds of individuals to embrace running and cycling. His blogs about running are popular