FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
More Than Two Million People Pledge to Run on Global Running Day on June 1
The first-ever Million Kid Run inspires youth around the world to
embrace running as a way to get healthy and fit
New York, May 31, 2016-More than two million people from more than 165
countries have pledged to run on Global Running Day on June 1. From New
York to New Zealand, there will be running events and activities taking
place across the country and around the world. The first-ever Million Kid
Run that aims to get young people moving will see kids worldwide come
together to celebrate the power and benefits of running and fitness
alongside adult runners of all ages and abilities.
Pledging for Global Running Day and the first-ever Million Kid Run is open
on globalrunningday.org through Global Running Day on June 1. Runners of
all ages and abilities can pledge to run and add their name to the list of
millions of runners from all over the world who are coming together to
celebrate the sport. Groups and individuals, kids and adults, able-bodied
runners and athletes with disabilities can all pledge to be a part of
Global Running Day.
From kids' and family runs in New York, Monaco, and Belarus, to a midnight
run in Atlanta, sunrise run in Rome, and evening run in Tokyo, to relay
races in Berlin and a 5K fun run in LA, there are hundreds of events
happening around the globe in celebration of Global Running Day and the
Million Kid Run. Please click here to view many of the planned events
and activities.
There are more than 100 global supporters of Global Running Day, and many
of the top professional runners from around the world are championing the
day, including Paula Radcliffe, Molly Huddle, Des Linden, Nick Symmonds,
Haile Gebrselassie, and Kurt Fearnley, helping to share their
passion for the sport with the global running community.
Running organizations and groups, individuals, school administrators,
coaches, and parents can visit globalrunningday.org to pledge,
explore group runs and other events happening around the world, and
find information on running activities for all abilities for adults and
youth. They can also connect with Global Running Day socially via
#GlobalRunningDay, and customize a Global Running Day bib and finisher
certificate.
Quotes from Global Supporters
"Global Running Day and the Million Kid Run provide a platform for us to
inspire our local and global running community alike, parallel with New
York Road Runners' mission to help and inspire people through running. Two
million people and counting have pledged to run on Global Running Day, and
in New York City, we're excited to welcome runners of all ages and
abilities to our free events in all five boroughs, all day long. We're
especially proud to support the Million Kid Run with 2,000 of our youth
runners at the Mighty Milers Fun Run at renowned Icahn Stadium." - Michael
Capiraso, New York Road Runners President and CEO
"While running is certainly a sport, athletic clubs and race organizations
such as ours also promote and recognize the recreational activity and
benefits of running. We know well the important contribution that running,
jogging, walking and any physical movement make towards health and fitness.
Whether in groups or as individually, we've witnessed the strength borne
out in running. And on top of all of that, most of all it can be fun,
especially when we get out with friends. - Tom Grilk, B.A.A. Executive
Director and leader of the Boston Marathon
"The future of running, both as a sport and industry, is truly global in
scale. Global Running Day is a wonderful opportunity to bring the world
together around such a vibrant and healthy activity, inspiring a new
generation of runners." - Rich Harshbarger, Running USA CEO
"Tokyo Marathon is delighted to be a part of this global event, and we hope
all of our Tokyo Marathon family, Japanese runners, and runners from all
over the world feel the joy of running on the first-ever Global Running
Day!" - Tad Hayano, Tokyo Marathon Race Director
"Our mission and what we are passionate about is creating a healthy Atlanta
through running and walking. Global Running Day is a chance for us to
celebrate and share that mission with millions of other runners around the
world." - Rich Kenah, Atlanta Track Club Executive Director
"This is a great initiative to have runners from all over the world unified
for such a special day. In Berlin, we are excited to be integrating the
Million Kid Run into our Global Running Day relay event on June 1st." -
Mark Milde, Race Director of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON
"Running has brought me so much pleasure over the years and taught me so
much about myself and others, and about how to live life to the fullest and
get the best out of myself. I am passionate about sharing the joy and
liberty of running with as many children as possible so that they too can
experience the camaraderie and fun. I hope that Global Running Day will be
a huge success in introducing running to as many children as possible all
around the world." - Paula Radcliffe, women's world record holder in the
marathon
"Running is such a simple and fun way to build fitness and explore new
places at the same time. Finding and exploring new trails is my favorite
part about running. The fitter you get, the further you can explore.
Running is also the ultimate way to test your physical and mental stamina.
What is considered punishment for athletes in other sports, we runners
CHOOSE to do for our own gain." - Nick Willis, Olympic silver medalist, and
New Zealand record holder in the 1500 meters
About Global Running Day
Global Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day
for people around the world to celebrate the joys of running. It is a
worldwide celebration of the sport, and a way for runners of all ages and
abilities to share their passion for running and inspire others to get
moving. The Million Kid Run on Global Running Day aims to get young people
moving. The goal is to have a million kids around the world pledge to run
on June 1, 2016. The Million Kid Run is about making fitness fun, and
inspiring kids to embrace running as a way to get healthy and fit. Global
Running Day is a collaborative effort of the most prominent running
organizations around the world, with many of the top professional runners
helping to share their passion for the sport with the global running
community.
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