When Youth Painted the City Orange

Inspiria Knowledge Campus hosted the second edition of the Inspiria YouthRun on a chilly Sunday morning. From the dawn of 5:00 AM, the campus brimmed with volunteers and enthusiastic participants — proof that running is a universally loved activity for everyone, irrespective of age or physical dimension.

The purpose behind the run was a vision of high-quality education for all — raising funds to educate underprivileged children and free the youth from the slavery of illiteracy. Mr. Atul Gupta (Managing Trustee, Inspiria Knowledge Campus) himself actively participated in the run.

The only marathon of its kind in the entire North-eastern region drew participants from Sikkim, Bhutan, Nepal, the Hills and the Plains, including the border town of Jaigaon. The Guest of Honour was the legendary Mr. Murlidhar — ex-BSF commando and the first Indian to win a Bronze at the 1988 World Marathon Run — who flagged off the race.

Each participant wore a bright orange tee and a unique BIB number. The event closed with a prize distribution: every runner received a participation certificate and finisher medal, while the winners took home trophies and a one-year gym membership from Gold’s Gym India.