30th Anniversary
Founders Walk
30th Anniversary Founders Walk
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Akshaya Kshetram, we are hosting a collective walk, arriving at our founders’ doorstep on Founders Day 2nd October 2026!
One Month, One Journey, One Purpose
We invite our supporters around the world to walk, jog, or run during September and collectively cover the distance from Oxford, UK - the current home of the founders’ family and the symbolic home of our diaspora supporters - to Tirupati, India: approximately 5,085 miles or 8,183 km!
We welcome everyone to join - indviduals and groups, any age and ability. Walk or run any route, any time, any distance.
Why We Walk
We are walking to raise awareness for mental health issues. The funds raised through this walk will support our residents’ therapies, medical care, and daily activities. This walk will also strengthen our AK community, inspiring each other and raising awareness of our work. With your help, we can ensure Akshaya Kshetram endures to provide love and support to our residents for the next 30 years!
How It Works
Register for the walk, log your distance from 1st September to 2nd October (Founders Day!). After 2nd October, you can make a donation to support our cause. See the FAQs if you have any questions.
Step 1: Register
Register your participation using our registration form. We will use this to stay in touch with you for the duration of the walk.
Step 2: Log Distance
Join our Strava group to log automatically OR upload manually into our tracker below. Every contribution counts towards our total.
Step 3: Make a Donation
If you are fundraising or gaining sponsorship, then you can donate after 2nd October based on your distance or any amount you would like.
Step 1: Register to Participate
Please complete the one-time registration so we can keep in touch with you. Note: please register no matter now you are logging your distance (below). You will recieve a welcome email and regular communcations during September while the walk is happening. See the FAQs if you have any questions.
Congratulations - you are registered for the walk!
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Step 2: Log Your Distance
Option 1 - Log Automatically Through Strava
If you have a health tracker or smart watch, then you can automativally log your steps. Sign up via our Strava Club to log your walk or run. Strava integrates with smart watches and many health apps. Note: this is optional and you do not need to pay for any membership! See the FAQs if you have any questions.
Option 2 - Manually Submit Your Distance Here
This form will collect your distance if you do not wish to use Strava. You can log any time during September. We will send reminders to track progress.
Progress tracking opens 1st September 2026
The walk starts on 1st September - once it begins you'll be able to submit your manual distances here. Check back then!
Thanks, your progress has been recorded.
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- Miles
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You can submit another entry whenever you like.
Current Walk Progress
The map below updates live to show how far our collective steps have taken us on the Oxford–Tirupati route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about the walk? Check below, if you can’t find an answer, reach out via our special walk e-mail address: walk@akshayakshetram.net and we’ll be happy to help.
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