[2][3] Pat Farmer retired from the Australian Parliament in 2010 to focus on charity marathon running.

[4] Ultramarathon runner Pat Farmer finished his Spirit of India trek in 64 days on the road through extreme heat, cold, snow, and rain while dodging cattle and nearly collapsing from dehydration.

The multiple-record-holder ran through towns, villages, cities, deserts, highways, jungles and mountains.

[5] Pat raised money for the children in India through the Nanhi Kali Foundation, a cause very close to his heart.

[6] The run is supported by Ministries of Tourism and External Affairs, state tourism departments of various states, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and Federation of Hotels & Restaurants Association of India (FHRAI), among others.