RunChina.Run – The Run for Ability
Dates: 15 October – 15 December 2025
Distance: 3,000km (Beijing → Hong Kong)
Organizer: Action Asia Foundation
About the Challenge
RunChina.Run is a 3,000km solo endurance challenge across China, led by adventurer and philanthropist Jo Lodder. Starting in Beijing and finishing in Hong Kong, Jo will run the equivalent of a marathon every day for 2 months.
This is not a race, but a mission: to raise HK$1 million+ for the Action Asia Foundation, supporting disadvantaged youth and the disabled community across Asia.
The Mission
- Empowerment: 14 disadvantaged children will join different stages of the journey, experiencing firsthand how sport builds resilience, confidence, and joy.
- Awareness: Shine a spotlight on the abilities of people with disabilities and break down barriers through sport.
- Inspiration: Encourage communities along the route to embrace health, fitness, and adventure.
Key Highlights
- 🚩 Start: Beijing, 15 October 2025
- 🏁 Finish: Hong Kong, mid-December 2025
- 👟 3,000km on foot – crossing provinces, cities, and rural landscapes
- 👧 14 youth runners joining for select sections
- 💙 Fundraising Goal: HK$1,000,000+
- 🌐 Live Updates: Follow the journey at www.runchina.run
How to Get Involved
- Donate: Every step Jo runs helps empower a child or person with disabilities.
- Partner: Companies can sponsor stages of the run and receive brand visibility across China.
- Join Locally: Community runs and meetups will be organized along the route.
Follow the Story: Daily updates, videos, and progress trackers will be shared online.
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