WHAT IS GLOBAL RUNNING DAY?
Global Running Day is a day for people around the world to celebrate the joys of running. Participation is easy—just commit to take part in some type of running activity on June 7, 2023. It can be a solo lap around the block, a long run with friends, or even a game of tag with your kids. The key is to share your passion for the sport and inspire others to get moving.
Local groups are meeting up all around town celebrating the love of running. Here are a few that caught our eye.
Fort Worth Running Company
- When: National Run Day – Wednesday, June 7th
- Where: Martin House Brewing
- Time: Wednesday 6:30PM
More Info: https://socialruns.com/event/2023-national-run-day
ZFT Run Club
- When: National Run Day – Wednesday, June 7th
- Where: Sam Houston Trail Park in Irving
- Time: 6:30PM
Global Running Day Run at Sam Houston Trail Park in Irving at 6:30PM. ZFT Run Club will have a smoothie vendor out as well as some free recovery.
Trailhead Running Supply, Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers and Blaze Trails Running
- When: National Run Day – Wednesday, June 7th
- Where: 2600 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 140, Flower Mound, TX,
- Time:
7AM – ROAD
12PM – TRAIL
6PM – ROAD or TRAIL
Dallas Running Company (Plano, TX)
- When: Pre -National Run Day – Tuesday, June 6th
- Where: Dallas Running Company, Plano, TX
- Time: Wednesday 6:30PM
Katy 5K + Pint Striders + Luke’s Locker
- When: National Run Day – Wednesday, June 7
- Where: Luke’s Locker – Mockingbird Lane
- Time: 6:00AM
Specials – Free energy drinks, bagels, oj and some fun raffles!
Lake Cities Run Walk Group member meet-ups for: WEDNESDAY June 7, 2023
- 6:15 AM: Lacey will host the AM Warriors at Corinth City Hall to do the CCH/Rail Trail. This meet-up is 3-4 miles. Park at Corinth City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway. The route will be on the A-train Rail Trail. AM Warriors! Open to Walkers and Runners, all levels.
- 9:00 AM: Art will host a meet-up at Lake Dallas High School to do the RUNALICIOUS route. This will be Hill Training+Distance = Runalicious! Excellent training for strong legs, heart and lungs! This will be 4-5 miles of hills.
- 10:00 AM: Debbie will host the meet-up at 424 Hundley. This will be between 3-5 miles. Lake views and more! Open to both Runners & Walkers of all levels.
- 6:45 PM: Kathy will host a meet-up at Lake Dallas High School to do the RUNALICIOUS route. This will be Hill Training+Distance = Runalicious! Excellent training for strong legs, heart and lungs! This will be 4-5 miles of hills.
- 7:30 PM: Lacey comes back for round 2 and will host the meet-up at Doubletree Ranch Park to do the 5K route to the Police Station and back! Park at 310 Highland Village Road near the park entrance. We will head out, past the Llamas, up a few hills, turn back when we get to the police station and you can add on if you like with a circle around the park at the end. Great route. Walk it, Run it, doesn’t matter – just come out and PLAY!
- 11:15 PM: Debbie & Mary will host the meet-up at the Grocery side door to do the Walmart mile. This is a quick mile but might be open to more depending on who joins them. This is such a wonderful evening walk. Come out, get your Walmart items, then wrap it up with a quick 1 mile before heading home. If you don’t see them, check inside Walmart
