Run for Jesus is an evangelical and ecumenical roadshow dedicated to sharing the message of Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection. Through vibrant community events, we unite Christian youth from diverse backgrounds, fostering fellowship and faith.
The Run for Jesus Rally is a Christian evangelical and ecumenical event held on Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter, to publicly proclaim the message of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, with the necessary permission from the local government.This rally brings together members of various churches within a locality, fostering unity and spiritual fervour. Participants, including youth, families, church leaders, and bikers, take to the streets running, walking, or riding along designated routes proclaiming the Easter message:
“Jesus has risen! Indeed, He has risen!”
The event features live music, vibrant banners, and enthusiastic participation, drawing public, media, and government attention to the significance of Easter and the Christian faith. The rally culminates at an endpoint with a closing program that includes prayers, worship, a gospel message, and testimonies, reinforcing the message of Christ’s victory over death.Ultimately, the Run for Jesus Rally serves as a public witness of faith, a demonstration of Christian unity, and an outreach initiative, ensuring that the message of Easter resonates across streets, towns, and cities.
.. let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith
AradanaTV and Team
We envisioned RUN FOR JESUS in 2011 with just 30 locations. Over the past 14 years, it’s been amazing to see the response from different Christian communities joining the rally year after year. Today, we have reached 700 locations with over 700,000 participants across South India. In 2026, we aim to expand to 800 locations and engage over 800,000 participants across the Country.
Paul Devapriyam Pulla
Chairman & Managing Director- Aradana Tv
The Run for Jesus rally, a movement dedicated to proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, has grown significantly over the years while staying true to its core mission.
Run for Jesus was envisioned in 2011, launching in 30 locations with enthusiastic participation from young members of various churches, quickly becoming a vibrant and dynamic event.
Building on the success of Run for Jesus in 2011, the Aradana TV team expanded the rally to over 100 locations across the Telugu States. Churches of all denominations embraced the event, treating it as their own and sustaining the tradition. This widespread participation transformed RFJ into a truly ecumenical movement.
With growing momentum, Run for Jesus expanded beyond the Telugu States into Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal. The event now aims to be held in over 600+ locations, bringing together 650K+ participants in a united celebration of faith.
Simultaneously, Run for Jesus has reached an international audience, with rallies being conducted in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. This global expansion has firmly established RFJ as a worldwide Christian movement, spreading the message of Christ across nations.
Become an essential part of the RUN FOR JESUS mission as we unite to share the transformative message of Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection. Your participation can help us reach communities across the country, spreading hope and joy.