Global Running Day on June 1, 2016

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On June 1, people all over the globe will get moving as part of Global Running Day, a worldwide celebration of the sport and activity we love. It’s about fun and fitness for people of all ages.

And it's about the Million Kid Run, which seeks to get a million young participants in this amazing worldwide initiative.

To participate in Global Running Day, beginning May 2 simply pledge to take part in whatever running activity you choose on June 1. It's free to pledge—all you need to do is step out the door and #GetOutToRun.

Tell everyone you know to take the pledge and join the celebration on June 1.

Here in New York City, New York Road Runners is offering free events for runners of all ages and ability levels, in all five boroughs, all day long! Stop by any Open Run or Hydration Station to pick up your free Global Running Day "brandana" (available on a first-come, first-served basis).

Keep checking this page for more ways you can get involved.

NYRR Open Run

NYRR Open Run offers weekly free runs and walks in community parks across across the five boroughs. All are welcome—including dogs on leashes and babies in strollers!

Check out the locations below and visit our website to sign up—or just show up, although you must sign a waiver to participate. It’s a great way to get some exercise and make friends with your neighbors!

On June 1, to celebrate Global Running Day, NYRR Open Run will have runs starting at 7:00 p.m. in the following locations:

Astoria Park, Queens
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
Conference House Park, Staten Island
Cunningham Park, Queens
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Marine Park, Brooklyn
Silver Lake Park, Staten Island
St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Hydration Stations

Stop by one of the following locations between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to take the Global Running Day pledge, grab some fluids, and chat with NYRR staff and your fellow runners:

Bronx: Van Cortlandt Park (Note: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. only)
Brooklyn: Prospect Park (Grand Army Plaza)
Manhattan: Central Park (Engineers’ Gate at 90th Street)
Queens: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Staten Island: Clove Lakes Park

Coach-led Group Morning Runs

Come for the group run, stay for the post-workout breakfast treats! Here’s where you can find us:

6:30 a.m.: Engineers' Gate in Central Park, Manhattan
6:30 a.m.: Grand Army Plaza at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
7:30 a.m.: Columbus Circle, Manhattan

Mighty Milers Fun Run

The Million Kid Run tally will get a major boost from our New York Road Runners Mighty Milers Fun Run, which will bring 2,000 of our Mighty Milers participants—local runners in grades 3 through 8—to Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island for a day of outdoor fitness fun.

NYRR Team for Kids

NYRR Team for Kids is a committed group of adult runners from around the world who add meaning to their miles by raising funds for NYRR's Youth Programs while training for premier endurance events.

Visit our website to learn more and sign up.

On June 1, to celebrate Global Running Day, NYRR Team for Kids will have a group run and social. Join TFK coaches and staff for an easy run starting at 6:30 p.m. meeting just inside Central Park at Central Park West and 81st Street.

Source: New York Road Runners