Global Running Day

Running Day is a holiday celebrated both globally and nationally on the 1st Wednesday in June. Either day you choose to celebrate they both involve getting exercise and trying to remain healthy.  The day initially began as a national day and has since been changed to a global day. We understand the day becoming global and propose changing the name to Global Running Everyday since running is extremely popular and we aim to exercise everyday. The first official Global Running Day was held on June 1, 2016 when more than 2.5 million people from 177 countries pledged to run more than 9.2 million miles.

When is Global Running Day:

Celebrated the 1st Wednesday in June

June 3, 2020
June 2, 2021
June 5, 2022

How to Celebrate the Day:

• Go for a run – long or short.
• Try a new running workout.
• Refer to the day as Running Everyday – rather than just one day make it every day.
• Run your favorite route.
• Run with friends.
• Run alone.
• Make a new play list filled with motivating songs you love.
• Sign up for a marathon or half-marathon.

Facts/Trivia About the Day:

• The first official Global Running Day was held on June 1, 2016 when more than 2.5 million people from 177 countries pledged to run more than 9.2 million miles.
• Running 2 1/2 hours a week increases men’s testosterone by 15%
• Cats can run faster than humans.
• It takes 200 muscles to take a step when you run.
• Runners who run between 12 to 19 miles a week have stronger immune systems.
• Runner who run over 50 miles per week are more likely to develop respiratory illnesses.
• One billion pairs of running shoes are sold a year.

Popular Social Media Hashtags:

#Globalrunningday #runningday #runforyourhealth #itshealthy #runeveryday

Other holidays celebrated in June include Father’s Day, World Blood Donor Day, Eat Your Vegetables Day, Best Friends Day and many more!!