Global Running Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebrations, health benefits of running and all you need to know

Global Running Day is on June 7. Know all about its date, history, significance, and celebrations. Additionally, read benefits of running to get you motivated.

Published on: Jun 6, 2023, 21:10:48 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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The world celebrates Global Running Day on June 7. It is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages people of all ages and abilities to get moving and lead an active lifestyle. This day plays an important role in reminding the global community about the positives that running can offer to our physical and mental health. Meanwhile, runners celebrate their love of running by taking strides towards leading healthier and more active lives and promoting running as an incredible lifestyle choice.

Global Running Day falls on June 7. (Pexels)

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Global Running Day 2023 History and Significance:

The Global Running Day, formerly National Running Day, began in the United States. The first event was in 2009. The day aims to encourage people from all walks of life, different cultures, and fitness levels to become more active and get hooked on the wonderful activity of running.

Global Running Day 2023 Health Benefits:

Running is a popular form of physical activity, and according to a study published in the Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases journal, running five to ten minutes a day can reduce your chances of death from heart attacks, strokes, and other common diseases. Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits, including building strong bones, strengthening muscles, improving cardiovascular fitness, burning plenty of kilojoules, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Global Running Day 2023 Celebrations:

Across the globe, countries hold marathons, running events and more to celebrate Global Running Day; individuals also take up running challenges and post achievements on social media with their friends, and running communities promote the benefits of running. This year, the Global Running Day organisation is holding a free Virtual NYRR Global Running Day 5K event for the global running community in which people can run or walk for 3.1 miles. It will go on till Jun 11, as per the official Global Running Day organisation website.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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