Unique initiative promotes fitness for government school children

The OK Kids Graduation Run, organized by Hyderabad Runners, celebrated 300 children from government schools, promoting healthy habits, fitness awareness, and self-confidence through an eight-week summer camp and structured training

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Runners Society conducted the 7th edition of the OK Kids Graduation Run, featuring about 300 children from government schools here on Tuesday.

The run marked the grand finale of an eight-week Outdoor Kids Summer Camp, a unique initiative designed to build healthy habits, instill fitness awareness, and nurture self-confidence in children aged 6 to 14.

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The runners from 10 government schools were trained under Hyderabad Runners’ flagship social impact program and were introduced to the fundamentals of physical literacy through structured training sessions. They proudly crossed the finish line alongside their peers. All Project Champion participants were also gifted school bags and running shoes to support their journey beyond the event.

Conducted across 20 city locations, the OK Kids initiative is part of the broader “Couch to Playground” mission of Hyderabad Runners—a not-for-profit organization founded in 2007 to promote running as the most accessible and inclusive form of fitness.

The event was supported with on-ground medical assistance by Apollo Hospitals, while families and participants enjoyed a festive morning complete with hydration stations, nutritious snacks, and fun-filled activities in a natural green setting.

The OK Kids Graduation Run is more than just a run—it’s a community movement that reimagines the way children engage with fitness, especially those from underserved backgrounds.