FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Road Runners To Celebrate Global Running Day On June 3
With Virtual Experiences To Unify The Running Community
Runners from all over the world to participate in the
NYRR Virtual Global Running Day 1M
New York, May 19, 2020 – New York Road Runners (NYRR) today announced its
virtual and digital experiences for Global Running Day on June 3, a
worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone of all ages and
abilities to get moving. This year'sobservance will digitally unite people
across the world to encourage physical wellness, strengthen community, and
offer support. As part of these efforts, thousands of runners will
participate in a one-mile virtual race, the NYRR Virtual Global Running
Day1M. Additionally, NYRR will host several interactive opportunities
including a social media challenge, online community programming, and
interactive digital and social experiences to engage the running community.
"Global Running Day connects people from all over the world around the
positive impact running can have on our lives," said Michael Capiraso,
president and CEO, NYRR. "During these times, it's more important than
ever that we appreciate how running safelycan help strengthen us both
physically and mentally. On June 3, we'll celebrate our sport of running
with a number of virtual opportunities for people of all ages and abilities
while honoring our frontline heroes and those close to us who are battling
theeffects of COVID-19."
The following are ways that runners of all ages can be a part of Global
Running Day:
- NYRR Virtual Global Running Day 1M
Virtual races allow runners anywhere in the world to run a race at their
convenience in the location of their choice over a specified period of
time. Registration for the NYRR Virtual Global Running Day 1M launches on
May 19, and runners can participate from May 28 through June 7. Runners who
register for the virtual race by May 31 will be entered into a sweepstakes
for a one-on-one virtual coaching session with Olympicmedalist and New York
City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi on Global Running Day as well as
receive a free year of Strava Summit. This virtual race is part of NYRR
Volvo Virtual Racing Powered by Strava, which has had more than 140,000
finishers since itslaunch in 2018.
- Global Running Day Social Media Challenge
The Global Running Day Social Media Challenge calls on runners to run one
mile or complete an at-home exercise. Participants will run a mile for
someone that inspires them and tag a friend to do the same. Participants
are encouraged to post a photo or videoand tag #Run1Tag1 and
#GlobalRunningDay as they celebrate and run across the globe together in a
worldwide game of virtual tag.
- Rising New York Road Runners Active at Home
To keep children physically active during these times, Rising New York Road
Runners developed Active at Home, a free digital resource that provides fun
activities and games for kids, families, and teachers to implement at home.
NYRR enlisted the help of Olympians Jenny Simpson and Beverly Ramos to lead
these onlineclasses. During the month of June and in recognition of Global
Running Day, a virtual challenge will take place for children to pledge to
take part in the online activities.
- NYRR Striders at Home
NYRR Striders, the organization's year-round senior fitness program, has
developed an online platform to support seniors and their families and
caregivers, keeping them active from the safety of their homes. NYRR
Striders at Home aims to improve attitudes toward exercise while making
fitness more accessible. All the activities are mindful of space and social
distancing.
- Digital Programming and Social Chats
On Global Running Day, NYRR will live stream chats and discussions on NYRR
social and digital platforms including a Facebook Live show speaking with
runners, professional athletes, and notables to discuss how they are
celebrating running safely and responsibly.
- Donate to the Mayor's Fund
Our community's healthcare workers are on the front lines, risking their
lives every day to help. Many of these same doctors, nurses, emergency
responders, and medical professionals support runners at NYRR events. To
help our heroes on the front lines, NYRRhas supported the COVID-19
Emergency Relief Fund through the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.
The running community can help as well by donating to the Mayor's Fund in
support of the many New Yorkers who need critical assistance during these
unprecedented times.
Around the world, running organizations are executing celebrations to bring
people together through running. Runners can pledge on
GlobalRunningDay.org. Last year, nearly 18,000 virtual runners from 177
countries participated in the NYRR Virtual Global RunningDay 1M.
About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
NYRR's mission is to help and inspire people through running. Since 1958,
New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world's
premier community running organization. NYRR's commitment toNew York City's
five boroughs features races, community events, free youth running
initiatives and school programs, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New
Balance Run Hub, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands
of people each year, from children to seniors, with the motivation,
know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR's premier event, and the
largestmarathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held
annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features 50,000 runners,
from the world's top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive,
recreational, and charity runners. To learnmore, visit www.nyrr.org.
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