We all know Tom Phillips can run.

After all, he won Collingwood’s two-kilometre time trial on his first day at the club last November.

But this year, he is taking things to another level.

Tom and his father, Anthony, are participating in Run India.

Team Phillips is running to help support ultra marathon runner Samantha Gash, who is running 3,800 kilometres across India over 77 days to help raise awareness and funds to support education of children in disadvantaged areas of India.

During his time in India, Tom, who played six games in his debut season, will be travelling through New Delhi, Agra Taj Mahal, the Ganges River, Varanasi and poverty stricken communities in Kanpur, as well as spending a part of a running day with Samantha.

Stay tuned to Collingwood Media for updates on Tom’s progress during his trip.

For more details, head to runindia.org.au now.