Founder and Race Director
Coach Kay
With 32+ years of experience in engineering, software, corporate management, program/project management, and business management—combined with his journey as an ultrarunner and marathoner—Coach Kay is deeply committed to runner safety, quality of experience, and comfort, placing these priorities even ahead of event objectives. Coach Kay Kay thrives on managing the complexities and challenges of organizing an ultramarathon, passionately focusing on every detail to create a memorable experience for runners. He values strong relationships with all stakeholders, including The Nilgiris district government authorities and local entities, ensuring a well-coordinated and impactful event.. Read More…
Hospitality Captain & Core Member
Meera Kannan
Core Member
Yasmin Gulab
Core Member
Brijesh Gajera
Core Member
Ashwin Raghunath
Ashwin Raghunath is a media professional based in Bengaluru, India, known for his roles as an executive producer and content innovator. He has a background with notable organizations such as CNBC-TV18, Bloomberg TV, and Business Insider. He has been integral part of OOTYULTRA since 2023
Joint Medical Director
Dr Shreevidya
Dr. Shreevidya is a seasoned Internist, Diabetologist, and Women's Health Specialist with over 20 years of experience in preventive health and wellness. As the Medical Director of Preventive Health at Apollo Hospitals, she has played a key role in public health initiatives, including Tamil Nadu's COVID-19 response. An alumna of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, she is also passionate about clinical research, corporate health management, trekking, and art.
Joint Medical Director
Dr. Chengappa Kavadichanda
A dedicated medical doctor and researcher, Dr. Chengappa has been a pillar of support for OOTYULTRA since 2023.
Marketing, Design and Content
Aditya Kannan
Aditya immensely contributes to the content, quality and the aesthetics of OOTYULTRA, provides editorial support and creative design. He has been instrumental in developing the OOTYULTRA brand and visual themes.
Hospitality & Logistics
Anjali Kannan
Having seen the growth of OOTYULTRA from its inception, Anjali sharpens the finer nuances of the race management to deliver a unique and unparalleled experience to the run,
Core Volunteer
Balasubramaniam M
Balasubramaniam, popularly known in the Bengaluru running circuit as Cisco Bala is among the pillars of the city's running circuit. Bala and his team of passionate runners have delivered unequivocal support to running events across the city, brining in their unique flavour of support and encouragement.
Planning & Logistics
Suresh Babu
Suresh is a local boy from Kenthorai and has been instrumental and running the OOTYULTRA on ground along with his Kenthorai friends
Planning & Logistics
Ghouse Moideen
Ghouse is also a local boy from OOTY and plays an integral role of OOTYULTRA core Operations
In the past
Planning & Logistics
Sanjay
2022
Support
Praveen
2022. 2023, 2024
Planning & Logistics
Srikrishna Vaidyalingam
2018
Planning & Logistics
Raman Kumar
2022
Traffic
Subhash
2018
Logistics
Vasu
2018, 2019, 2022
Content Writing
Neha
2021
Marketing
Sandhya
2021
Safety
Sriram
2019
Planning
Anand
2020, 2025
Medical Director
Dr Kumar
2022
