Om Satija attempts to run the length of India

Undertaking an extraordinary 5,000 km ‘One India Run’ from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, Indo-Australian athlete Om Satija is attempting to become the youngest to the run the length of India.

Now on day 87 of the journey, the 23-year-old from Melbourne has already completed approximately 4,000 kilometres and is approaching Delhi, averaging close to 50 km per day.

Satija aims to become the first person to run the east coast of India and the youngest person to run the length of the country, marking an historic milestone in Indian endurance sport, a media release stated.

The run aims to raise Rs 60 lakh in funds for Udayan Kolkata, a charity that works with children from marginalised and leprosy-affected communities.

“The money will help educate 1,000 children over the next five years; this impact equates to just Rs 1,200 per kilometre of the run,” the release said.

“The project has already raised close to Rs 17 lakh, with momentum continuing to build through community events and grassroots support,” it added.

The One India Run (oneindiarun.org) is designed to inspire Indians to believe that fitness, dreaming big, and taking initiative can be powerful tools for change.

By running the length of the country, the project aims to spark conversations around resilience, health, and social responsibility — all while mobilising tangible support for vulnerable communities.