Global Running Day is June 5, 2019

Global Running Day Began as National Running Day

Run on June 5th to celebrate Global Running Day!

​Global Running Day is a celebration that encourages everybody to move. It doesn't matter if you run, walk or stroll.

​It doesn't even matter how far you go — only that you go do something!

Take your pup for a walk, run around the block or meet with friends to play frisbee.

The point is to have active fun and inspire other people to join you.

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Disclaimer: I'm running and promoting the World Refugee Day 5K as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews.

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History and Purpose of Global Running Day 

Global Running Day was known as National Running Day from 2009 to 2015. The event began in the US. It became Global Running Day on June 1, 2016. On that date, over 2.5 million people pledged to run more than 9.2 million miles. runners from 177 countries participated!

The sole purpose of the holiday is to encourage more people to be active. You can pledge to run here:​ https://globalrunningday.org/ (See the pledge form below.)

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Local, National, and International Events

Global Running Day is as informal or formal as you want. Run around your neighborhood. Run with a group. Run outside or on a treadmill at the gym. Whatever you do, embrace the spirit of the holiday and invite a young or new runner to join you.

​If you can't meet up in person agree to tag each other on social. You never know who will see your posts and be inspired to run!

I Have Two Global Running Days This Year

I'm celebrating global running on June 5th and again on June 20th which is World Refugee Day. Why two runs? I'm glad you asked.

This year is the first-ever VIRTUAL version of World Refugee Day 5k. Register and run the race when it's convenient for you. Run on the 5th, 20th, or any other day that works.

I think the World Refugee Day 5K is a good fit for GLOBAL running day. It raises money to support refugees living in Uganda. It's a celebration of running that literally helps change lives. The race is a unique way to stand up for refugees. 

​Check out the video below to see last year's in person #WRD5K in Uganda.

The World Refugee Day 5k gathers over 1,000 runners in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. It began 3 years ago as a way to provide a fun sports activity for the young refugees. It's a way for them to stay active and positive while dealing with the challenges of life in a refugee camp.

Each racer receives this BOCO #WRD5K hat. Hats mail after June 20. (Photo: @worldrefugeeday_5k)

Now, runners around the world can race in The World Refugee Day 5k.

Grab your friends, family, and running shoes and go get it!

Every registration helps raise money to make a real change for refugees.

Proceeds from the race go to American Refugee Committee for their work in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement.

Get Social When You Run #WRD5k

Don't forget to show your support in socials with the hashtags: #WorldRefugeeDay5k #WRD5k. Please tag @worldrefugeeday_5k on Instagram and Facebook.

#WorldRefugeeBR #WRD5K #WorldRefugeeDay #RepresentRunning #SoulFocusSports #AmericanRefugeeCommittee #NakivaleRefugeeSettlement