Kalyan’s Solo Run from Kanyakumari to Chennai (K2C) Run with Purpose

Starting January 4, 2023, Kalyan Raman is embarking on a solo 700 km run across the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Starting from India’s southern tip of Kanyakumari, he will run for 20 days to reach Chennai - the state’s capital and his hometown. Kalyan’s mission is to run with purpose, using his run to catalyze positive change in the following ways:

• Supporting Youth Development: The run is a fundraiser by the Padma Foundation, which is committed to empowering young people as they navigate challenging life circumstances.  100% of donations will support Padma Foundation's five partner organizations, listed here.

• Promoting Active Living: Kalyan hopes to involve people around the world in his run through the K2C Virtual Challenge. This 5x20 challenge on Strava encourages people to run or walk along with Kalyan from wherever they are - 5 km for 20 consecutive days.

• Living up to our Potential: This run is an intense physical challenge, in which Kalyan will be pushing himself to a new level. He hopes this effort can motivate others to pursue their own athletic goals and dream big!

Get involved in the K2C run!

Join the K2C Virtual Challenge

Get your running shoes on and join Kalyan on the K2C Virtual Challenge! This 5x20 challenge brings together people around the world to run or walk 5 km for 20 days. Here’s how to join:

1. Download the Strava app and make a free account

2. Search for and follow the account “Nirali Soni (K2C Challenge)”

3. You will receive an invite to join the K2C Virtual Challenge

4. Accept the invite and post your daily run/walk to Strava!

Pledge your donation - click here

100% of your donation will go towards five nonprofits selected by the Padma Foundation that help youth develop the confidence, courage, and optimism to realize their full potential.  To view the list of Padma Foundation's five partner organizations, click here.

Watch Kalyan’s daily video on our Facebook Page

Follow Kalyan’s journey with his daily vlog, posted to our Run for Padma facebook page! These videos will capture the beautiful scenery, rich culture, and interesting tidbits that Kalyan comes across along the way.