Deo Kato

Deo is a renowned figure in the outdoor endurance running industry. He made history by becoming the first person to run from Cape Town to London, highlighting the history of human migration from Africa to the rest of the world. This remarkable achievement captured global attention and inspired hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. In 2020, Deo launched the "381 Days: Running For Justice" campaign, committing to running a minimum of 10 km each day for 381 days in response to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, inspired by the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955, which lasted the same length of time.

 

Awards
Strava’s Endurance Athlete of the Year 2023
Spirit of the London Marathon Awards 2021
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Nominated for Inspire Awards 2025
Nominated for Inspiration Athlete of the Year 2025, Running Industry Alliance
Nominated for Inspirational Athlete of the Year 2023, The Running Show