{"id":40717,"date":"2025-09-04T16:39:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/04\/jbg-satara-hill-half-marathon-returns-with-its-14th-edition-calls-runners-to-go-back-to-roots\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T16:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:09:20","slug":"jbg-satara-hill-half-marathon-returns-with-its-14th-edition-calls-runners-to-go-back-to-roots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/04\/jbg-satara-hill-half-marathon-returns-with-its-14th-edition-calls-runners-to-go-back-to-roots\/","title":{"rendered":"JBG Satara Hill Half Marathon Returns with its 14th Edition \u2013 Calls Runners to Go \u2018Back to Roots\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Satara (Maharashtra) [India], September 4:<\/strong> One of India\u2019s most loved and iconic hill runs, the JBG Satara Hill Half Marathon Powered By MALA\u2019s (JBG SHHM), is all set to return with its 14th edition on 14 September 2025. Organised entirely by the passionate volunteers of the Satara Runners Foundation (SRF), the event is known not only for its scenic and challenging route but also for its heart, people, purpose, and pursuit of getting better.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme,\u00a0\u201cBack to Roots \u2013 Run \u2022 Reconnect \u2022 Rediscover \u2022 Rewild\u201d, invites participants to reflect on the very origins of movement. From ancient times, running was a matter of survival, as it involved chasing food or fleeing predators. Until today, running helps us reconnect with nature, rediscover our inner strength, and reset our lives. The 2025 edition is a celebration of this primal spirit, blending culture, fitness, and community like never before.<\/p>\n

T-Shirt Launch & Community Recognition<\/p>\n

The official launch of the\u00a0theme-led T-shirt and medal designstook place recently in Satara. The event was graced by:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Shri Santosh Patil, Collector of Satara<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Shri Tushar Doshi (IPS), SP of Satara<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mr. Gaurav Jajodia, Director, Jai Balaji Group<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mr. Hussain Mala, Director, Mala\u2019s Fruit Products<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Ms. Meena Dave, CEO, India Cares Foundation<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mr. Nishant Maheshwari, CEO, Sportiz<\/p>\n

As part of the initiative,\u00a08 school principals from Satara\u00a0were also felicitated, marking the start of a long-term vision to integrate sports culture in schools through JBG SHHM\u2019s philanthropy programme.<\/p>\n

JBG SHHM Philanthropy Initiative: Sport Belongs in Classrooms<\/p>\n

This year, JBG SHHM takes its\u00a0\u2018Back to Roots\u2019\u00a0theme beyond the race track, extending its impact to children across rural Maharashtra. Partnering with\u00a0the India\u00a0Cares\u00a0Foundation, the 2025 edition focuses on\u00a0promoting\u00a0a sporting culture among young children\u00a0by equipping schools with much-needed sports equipment.<\/p>\n

Over the past few years, India\u2019s sporting heroes have increasingly emerged from tier-two cities and rural towns. Yet, most schools still treat sport as an extracurricular activity, not as an integral part of learning. SHHM believes sport is education, fuel for confidence, discipline, and equity.<\/p>\n

Through this initiative,\u00a08 schools around Satara\u00a0will be supported, directly impacting\u00a01,000+ children, providing them with equipment for sports such as basketball, football, cricket, chess, carrom, and athletics. This will ensure\u00a0improvedattendance\u00a0and\u00a0engagement\u00a0\u2013 schools offering structured sports activities see up to\u00a0a 30% better attendance, aid in\u00a0enhanced mental health\u00a0as sports reduce anxiety, build focus, and improve classroom participation, gift a\u00a0life skill for the future\u00a0where discipline, teamwork, and adaptability developed on the field translate directly to professional success and build\u00a0equity & Inclusion\u00a0as sports empower even those who struggle academically, allowing every child to shine.<\/p>\n

As\u00a0Dr. Sandeep Kate, Founder & Chief Believer of Satara Runners Foundation, explains:
\n\u201cWhen we started this in 2012, we simply wanted to make Satara healthier. We never imagined it would become a movement. Today, JBG SHHM is not just a race but a reunion of purpose-driven people. This year\u2019s theme, \u2018Back to Roots\u2019, reflects our belief that running, like life, is most fulfilling when you stay grounded. Helping children play is as important as helping them study. This initiative ensures that while our runners reconnect with their roots, our children, too, get a chance to build theirs through play, health, and opportunity.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New in 2025?<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Theme-led T-shirt & Medal Designs\u00a0\u2013 Inspired by Warli art and tribal motifs, paying homage to cultural roots and Indian runners.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0New Proprietary Registration Platform\u00a0\u2013 Designed for smoother and faster access.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Charity Bibs Initiative\u00a0\u2013 Proceeds channelled towards sports equipment for schoolchildren in rural Maharashtra.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Community-Driven Practice Runs\u00a0\u2013 16 Sunday Long Runs and the\u00a0Satara to Comrades (S2C) programme, supporting Indian Comrades participants.<\/p>\n

Partner Voices<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Satara Collector Shri Santosh Patil\u00a0mentioned that,<\/p>\n

\u201cSatara was once the capital of the Maratha Empire and is now well known as the Rajdhani of Marathon Running.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0SP Shri Tushar Doshi\u00a0said that,<\/p>\n

\u201cJBG SHHM is now a fitness movement. I am going to run 21 K along with many Police officers from across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Dr. Avinash Shinde, Race Director, JBG SHHM 2025, adds,
\n\u201cThis event is special because it\u2019s not built by a corporation. It\u2019s built by the community. We\u2019ve launched a new platform, trained hundreds through our runs, and continued to put our runners and partners at the centre of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mr. Gaurav Jajodia, MD & CEO,\u00a0Jai Balaji Group, Title Sponsor of the event for the third year, shares,
\n\u201cThe partnership with SHHM has been deeply rewarding. It aligns with our belief in driving positive impact through community engagement. To see thousands run with such spirit and pride under the JBG banner is a privilege.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mr. Hussain Mala, Director,\u00a0Mala\u2019s Fruit Products, says,
\n\u201cJBG SHHM is powered by passion, much like Mala\u2019s. As the \u2018Powered By\u2019 sponsor, we are proud to contribute to the energy that fuels this amazing event for the second year!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Mr. Punit Balan, MD,\u00a0Punit Balan Group, the EXPO & Lounge Partner, echoes the sentiment:
\n\u201cJBG SHHM is more than a race; it\u2019s a vibe. From the expo to the finish line, we\u2019re proud to add vibrancy and support to one of India\u2019s most loved running Half Marathons.\u201d<\/p>\n

Legacy of JBG SHHM<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Ranked among the\u00a0Top 10 Toughest & Most Scenic Half Marathons in the World<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a03-Time Guinness World Record Holder<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Hosted runners from\u00a0300+ cities<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0India\u2019s\u00a0largest volunteer-driven race<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Known as India\u2019s own\u00a0Ultra Half Marathon<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Home to a buzzing Fitness Expo with\u00a030,000+ footfall<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Famous for\u00a0Community Led hydration stations,\u00a0Puneri Dhol pathaks, and cheering squads<\/p>\n

For Runners, By Runners<\/p>\n

For veterans, JBGSHHM is an emotion. For first-timers, it\u2019s the beginning of a love story with the hills. For partners, it\u2019s an opportunity to connect with one of India\u2019s most powerful health-conscious communities.<\/p>\n

Registrations for 2025 opened and closed in just over an hour in April, with record demand. Charity Bibs followed in May, enabling more runners to participate while supporting this cause.<\/p>\n

To know more, visit:\u00a0www.runsatara.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Satara (Maharashtra) [India], September 4: One of India\u2019s most loved and iconic hill runs, the JBG Satara Hill Half Marathon Powered By MALA\u2019s (JBG SHHM), is all set to return with its 14th edition on 14 September 2025. Organised entirely by the passionate volunteers of the Satara Runners Foundation (SRF), the event is known not…<\/p>\n

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