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A collective of senior sports professionals —
united by execution.

The key strength of KHELDWAR lies in its highly experienced, skilled team, driven by a deep passion for sports and operational excellence.

Who we are

The gateway to sports.

KHELDWAR is inspired by Sanskrit roots, drawing from the essence of Haridwar and Gurudwara, symbolizing a gateway. True to its name, KHELDWAR stands as The Gateway to Sports
We are a collective of senior sports-industry professionals and subject-matter experts with over a decade of expertise in race management. Having successfully delivered 200+ running events, we specialize in organizing structured road running events, managing large-scale participation, developing event IPs, and implementing automation-driven solutions for modern race operations.
Passion-led
Performance-driven
Execution-focused

Who we do

Four disciplines. One flawless finish line.

We believe successful road races are built on clarity, coordination, and control — experience combined with structured process and technology.
01

Race Director

Strategic leadership ensuring seamless planning, compliance, and successful delivery from start to finish.

02

Race Management

End-to-end execution across operations, logistics, participant experience, and on-ground coordination.

03

Course Design & Measurement

Accurate, safe, performance-oriented routes designed to professional measurement standards.

04

Course Management

Route setup, signage, marshaling and real-time control for a safe, well-guided runner experience.

Founder's journey

Surpreet Singh Khalsa

Widely known as Suri Paaji in the running community, a respected name in India’s endurance-sports ecosystem. What began as a personal passion for running evolved into over a decade of leadership, technical excellence, and large-scale event execution.

Sports Advisor

Decathlon Sports India, Ahmedabad

2013 – 2015

Certified International Road Race Measurer

Became the third Indian to receive accreditation for measuring marathon routes worldwide.

2014

Represented India internationally

Hong Kong 100 km Ultra Trail Run.

2017

Director, Business Development

IndiaRunning.Com — India's #1 website for marathons.

2017 - 2021

100 Races & Counting

Completed 100 races as organizer and athlete.

2024
Since 2013, Surpreet has been deeply involved in the growth of distance running in India — not only as an athlete but as a key force behind some of the country’s most well-executed races.
With over 15 years of running experience, he has completed multiple races from half-marathons to ultra-marathons, including a notable 100 km race in Hong Kong (2017) — a true reflection of endurance and commitment.
Over the past decade, he has taken on key roles as:
  • Race Director
  • Route Architect
  • Course Measurer
  • Technical Advisor
Surpreet is among the select few in India to hold the prestigious title of International Certified Road Race Measurer, accredited by World Athletics™ and AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) — reflecting deep technical knowledge and precision in course measurement, an essential pillar of any credible race.

Great races are not just run;
they are carefully crafted.

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