Global Running Day, celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of June, is an international tribute to the sport of running. This day underscores the positive impacts of running on our physical and mental well-being, and its unifying power. This year, the celebration will fall on June 7, 2023. 1 2

History of Global Running Day

Initially known as National Running Day and originating in the United States in 2009, the first Global Running Day took place on June 1, 2016. Over 2.5 million individuals from 177 countries pledged to run in excess of 9.2 million miles. The day’s objective is to encourage everyone to be more active, emphasizing not only the physical health advantages of running but also its mental health benefits, such as alleviating anxiety. 2

Global Running Day 2023

This year, enthusiasts are invited to participate in the complimentary Virtual NYRR Global Running Day 5K 3 Powered by Strava. Participants can run or walk 3.1 miles anywhere as the running community unites for Global Running Day 2023! From June 3 to June 11, put on your running shoes and join thousands of other participants in this worldwide celebration promoting active and healthy lifestyles. 1

The Million Kid Run

The Million Kid Run, the youth segment of Global Running Day, aims to engage one million children worldwide in the celebration. Its mission is to make fitness enjoyable and motivate children to adopt running as a means to stay healthy and fit. In 2016, 672,030 young people participated. For the inaugural Million Kid Run, students from across the globe took part. 2

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Celebrating Global Running Day

Joining in the Global Running Day celebration is as easy as taking a stroll around your neighborhood. The goal is to promote running and physical activity. You can go for a run, sign up for a race, or involve children. Running can be a fun way to introduce fitness to children. Incorporating games and activities can help engage them and keep them active.

Official websites of Global Running Day

Wrap-Up

Global Running Day is a day dedicated to the celebration of running. It’s a day to motivate each other to lead a more active lifestyle, regardless of the distance run. This celebration is open and free for all. All you need is your running shoes, a bottle of water, and the will to move! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, the day is about inspiring each other to lead a more active lifestyle, regardless of the distance run.

FAQ

What is the meaning of Global Running Day?

Global Running Day, held on the first Wednesday of June each year, is a celebration dedicated to the sport of running. Enthusiasts from all age groups and skill levels make a commitment to engage in some form of running activity, indicating their participation by registering their names on the Global Running Day website.

How do we celebrate Global Running Day?

The goal is to promote running and physical activity. You can go for a run, sign up for a race, or involve children.

What are the hashtags for Global Running Day?

The organization encourages runners to post their running experiences and pictures on social media platforms using the hashtags #NYRRVolvoVirtualRacing and #GlobalRunningDay.

When is Global Running Day?

Global Running Day celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of June.

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References

  1. https://globalrunningday.org/ ↩ ↩
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Running_Day ↩ ↩ ↩
  3. https://www.nyrr.org/Races/VirtualNYRRGlobalRunningDay5K ↩

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