Global Running Day (VR)

Global Running Day is held annually on the first Wednesday of June. Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages people of all ages and abilities to get moving. This day plays an important role, reminding us of the positives that running can offer to our physical and mental health and the power of unification.
Global Running Day was formerly known as National Running Day and began in the United States. The first event was in 2009. The inaugural Global Running Day was held in 2016. More than 2.5 million people from 177 countries pledged to run.
Barishal Marathon is going to join this worldwide initiative by organizing virtual event from this year and will play a role in increasing enthusiasm for running in general.

Event: VIRTUAL BM GLOBAL RUNNING DAY 2024
Date: TBA (duration: 1 month)
Categories: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon
Registration: To be announced soon

* During this event, participants can collect medals from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions of the Barishal Marathon, with replaced medal ribbons. Additionally, a portion of the registration fees will contribute to providing educational assistance to underprivileged students through the ‘Cosmic Culture Trust’.
** 2 participants of this event will have the opportunity to join the DHAKA International 10K event with a 100% discount, while 3 others will receive a 50% discount through a lottery.
*** Further details will be available on the event page and website.