National Running Day June 5

For the fifth consecutive year, runners in the Twin Cities and across the country will use National Running Day, Wednesday, June 5, to get inspired and motivated, and to celebrate the reasons and people that make running a special part of their lives.

Twin Cities In Motion, the organizers of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and a host of running events throughout the year, will lead National Running Day activities in the area, hosting a water stop for runners on Wednesday evening at the Lake Calhoun Center parking lot on the northwest side of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis.  A free group run will depart at 6:00 p.m.

TCM will also partner with Running Room stores in Uptown Minneapolis, St. Paul and Eden Prairie for group runs leaving from the stores at 6:00 p.m.  Running Room and TCM will provide light refreshments at all of the group runs and offer prize giveaways.

Find complete details about Twin Cities National Running Day activities at tcmevents.org.

“This year, National Running Day takes on a special significance after the tragedy in Boston,” Twin Cities In Motion Executive Director Virginia Brophy Achman said.  “In the aftermath of Boston, we’ve seen runners recommit themselves to their sport and use the activity they love to support those affected by the event.  National Running Day, no matter how it’s celebrated, is a great way to say that runners will not be deterred from the activity they love.”

National Running Day is a cooperative effort among running industry leaders nation-wide.  Runners who visit runningday.org can:

• Make a bold “I RUN…” statement and post it for all to see

• Find or set up a group run to take place on Wednesday, June 5

• Download “Boston Strong” bibs

• Donate to The One Fund Boston

• Discover ways to celebrate the running holiday