Tomorrow marks the big holiday for our sport: Global Running Day! This is, obviously, a day for running and runners, and we should celebrate it in as much style as we can. How? I’ve got some ideas!
(Updated from a post originally published June 4, 2024)
Join The NYRR
In 2025, the NYRR is offering access to a virtual 5K for Global Running Day. While you are welcome to make a donation or upgrade your registration to earn a point towards the NYRR 9+1 program, this virtual run is absolutely free. Simply register here, run a 5K on your own between now and June 8, and upload your results. Use the hashtags #NYRRVirtualRacing and #GlobalRunningDay on any images or videos you share on social!
Let’s Go Streaking!
Have you been running (or walking) at least a mile every day of June so far? If so, keep it going with the #StreakingWithTheCoolKids challenge! All you have to do keep that daily, uninterrupted mile going from now until the end of June! It’s a super fun way to get in your movement every day and it’s always great to be part of a group!
Join The New Best Damn Run Club
You know how much I love Best Damn Race, and now they are introducing Best Damn Run Club! Membership is completely free and grants you access to the best damn run community around. With your membership, you’ll get monthly runs and meetups, exclusive race discounts for many local races, and monthly giveaways! And of course, you’ll get automatic discounts on Best Damn Race’s famous lineup of events!
Treat Yourself To New Gear
Whenever I’m celebrating, I like to treat myself. It’s a great time to go through the fitness closet to see what can be updated or replaced. Brooks has a bunch of great color ways and styles available right now, so if that’s your brand… go check them out.
Register For A Race
I never need an excuse to register for a race, but if you do, Global Running Day is the time to do it. Look for something local or make a plan for a racecation. I always recommend a fun event like Best Damn Race, but pick what speaks to you!
Just Run
No matter what you do, just run. All you need is yourself, your sneakers, and an open road, trail, or treadmill. June 5 is the perfect day to start running for the first time, continue with your current training program, or renew your love of the sport. Get out there and enjoy your day!
How do you plan to celebrate Global Running Day?
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Happy Global Running Day Eve! I plan to celebrate by running a very short distance (my first since late January) just to say I did.
I hope it’s a great run!
I think I’ll ‘just run’ by taking it to the trails. New gear is always fun tho… hmmmm
I know you want to!
I completely forgot about Global Running Day, thanks for the reminder! I’ll be going out for a run for sure! I’ll have to remember to mention it on Strava.
yes! You have to get out there!
I definitely plan to run. I did sign up for the NYRR race I think.
I mean… I’ll be running anyway. Might as well use the hashtag.
I love doing the virtual 5K every year and appreciate that they have it run on multiple days
I know! It makes it so much easier with scheduling.
Love this round-up — Global Running Day deserves a proper celebration!
I will probably do my last run before my ultra on Sunday – it’s well-timed!
Thanks for the great inspo!
I’m all in on signing up for races and buying shoes. Already did the virtual NYRR 5k.
I have a 10k on June 7 but I will try to run on June 4 too.
I’m definitely running tomorrow! I’ll probably do five miles, but will try to remember to register for the virtual 5K, because why not? 😉 I registered for a local 10K yesterday, which is happening on Saturday. Now I just need to treat myself to some new shoes….