About Race Director

Mr. P. Venkatraman

Mr. P. Venkatraman is India’s first and only RRCA (USA) qualified Race Director and has successfully directed over 100 events and managed more than 1,900 running events in various capacities.

In the recent past, he served as the Race Director for the HCL Cyclothon for both the Chennai and Hyderabad editions held in the last quarter of 2025.

A passionate running evangelist, Mr. Venkatraman is an avid runner himself and has completed over 170 Half Marathons (21 km) across different parts of the world. A committed bibliophile, he has curated an extensive personal library of running literature, enabling him to contribute valuable insights to various running forums.

After undergoing an open-heart CABG surgery, Mr. Venkatraman founded YouTooCanRun Sports Management Company. Through the Zipper’s Club, he trains runners to safely return to running post-CABG, promoting fitness with medical awareness and care.

His unwavering commitment to fitness was recognised by ITC / Business World, which honoured him with the prestigious “ITC / BW Fittest 40 After 40” award.

The Zipper’s Club initiative has touched and transformed numerous lives, empowering individuals to regain confidence and fitness after cardiac surgery.

He holds an impressive record of two Guinness World Records in an individual capacity and three Guinness World Records under the YouTooCanRun banner.

In addition to his achievements in sports management, Mr. Venkatraman is a guest lecturer at reputed educational institutions, an IIT Mentor and Judge, an IIM Visiting Faculty, a Professor at Symbiosis, a licensed Ham Radio Operator, and a TIE Member.