Kalyan: 59-Year-Old Dilip Ghadge Completes Six-Star Marathon Challenge After Starting Running At 47
Kalyan, November 14, 2026: Age was never a barrier for Dilip Shrirang Ghadge. Starting his running journey at 47, the Kalyan-based runner has, at 59, completed the prestigious Six-Star Marathon challenge, placing himself among just 28 runners from India to achieve the distinction. Ghadge completed the New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026, securing the Six-Star Medal after participating in…
Dilip Ghadge, a 59-year-old runner from Kalyan, has achieved a remarkable feat by completing the prestigious Six-Star Marathon challenge, joining just 28 runners from India to attain this distinction. Ghadge, who began his running journey at 47, completed the New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026, earning the Six-Star Medal after participating in the world's six major marathon events.
His journey to this accomplishment spanned 12 years, starting with his first full marathon at the Tata Mumbai Marathon in 2019. Ghadge's dedication to running has also led him to represent India at the Parade of Nations during the New York race, wearing traditional Indian attire. Beyond the Six-Star challenge, Ghadge has achieved numerous other milestones, including a personal best of 3 hours and 40 minutes in the New Delhi Marathon and completing the Comrades Marathon in 2022.
He has also made significant contributions to promoting running culture in Kalyan, having established the Borgaonkar Rotary Kalyan Marathon and serving as its race director five times.
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