President01 / 06
Santosh Verma
Chartered Accountant who founded MWC Runners in 2017 with four members. 45+ marathons later — ultras and a triathlon among them — he leads a 300+ strong community.
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A club builton showing up
Our Objectives
Promote physical fitness & well-being
Encourage active lifestyles through running, swimming, cycling, trekking, hiking and other fitness activities.
Strengthen community engagement
A platform for runners and fitness enthusiasts to connect, share experiences and support each other.
Foster an inclusive community
A positive, welcoming environment that inspires participation across all fitness levels.
Organize running & fitness events
Group runs, training sessions and competitive events that build engagement and community spirit.
Enable skill development
Structured training, guidance and resources to help members improve and achieve personal goals.
Encourage healthy competition
Participation in local, national and international events — recognizing achievements and milestones.
Back podium finishers
The Elite Podium Program recognises, supports and sponsors members who consistently finish on the podium and represent the club with excellence.
Elite Podium Program guidelinesNurture young talent
The Talent Hunt Program identifies and promotes under-18 talent from the community, working with athletics associations and sports academies to open doors at district, state and national level.
Talent Hunt Program guidelines
Promote safety & best practices
Injury prevention, proper technique and safe fitness practices through workshops and sessions.
why the club exists
Our Vision
Encouraging healthy lifestyles and meaningful community connections.
Our Mission
An inclusive space for runners of all levels to grow, perform, and stay motivated.
What we do
Group runs, training programs, marathon events and wellness sessions — every week of the year.
Our strength
A committed Executive Committee and 300+ active members who show up.
registered, recognised
Statutory registrations
Societies Registration
Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Registered society under the TN Societies Registration Act
NGO
Registered non-profit
Operates as a not-for-profit community organisation
NGO DARPAN
NITI Aayog
Listed on the Government of India's NGO portal
GST
Govt. of India
GST registered for all club transactions
80G
Income Tax Dept.
Donations to the club are tax deductible
CSR-1
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Eligible to receive corporate CSR funding
Trademark
Trade Marks Registry
The MWC Runners name and mark are protected
AIMS Certified Course
Assoc. of Intl. Marathons
The MWC Marathon route is officially measured
the people who show up first
ExecutiveCommittee
Six runners who plan the routes, hold the flags, pace the newcomers and lock in the logistics, so all you have to do is show up.
Vice President02 / 06
Ponniselvan
Automotive professional and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus. 9,100+ km on the road since 2018 — pacer, podium finisher, and a key hand in the club's formation and registrations.
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General Secretary03 / 06
Gurushankar
Founder of MG Web with 70+ races behind him, from 10Ks to full marathons. His comeback from a major accident — from bedridden to running again — is the club's favourite proof that setbacks are temporary.
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Joint Secretary04 / 06
Dinesh
Agile coach who ran his way from insulin therapy to diabetes remission. 20+ half marathons with a 2:02 personal best, and the voice on the mic at every club event.
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Treasurer05 / 06
Ashok
Senior software engineer. 6,000+ km run, 10,000+ km cycled — five full marathons, 35+ halfs, a 6-hour stadium run and the 60 km Ooty Ultra.
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EC Member06 / 06
Prasanna
Six-plus years in sales and business development. The coordination engine behind the club's events — driving member motivation and seamless execution.
View profilewhat drives us
Our passion is the joy andfulfilment running brings
Sound like your
kind of people?
Every pace and experience level is welcome. Start with a Sunday Trailblazer 5K.