Jordan joins in on the fun of Global Running Day

AMMAN — Jordan on Wednesday will join 161 countries and millions of runners around the world in taking a pledge to run as part of the Global Running Day celebrated around the globe June 1.

Run Jordan, the sole entity dedicated to bringing together different marathon events and races under one organising umbrella invited Jordanian runners to join this global campaign which coincides with the Kingdom’s celebration of the Great Arab Revolt Centennial.

Lina Al Kurd, Run Jordan deputy general manager told The Jordan Times that the event is truly a global run.

“We have been invited by the Association of International Marathons to join the world in making a pledge on June 1 and we are inviting all Jordanians to join us on Wednesday for a marathon which coincides with the Kingdom’s celebration of the Great Arab Revolt centennial,” she said.

The free marathon targeting all families is 1.865 kilometres long and for all ages.

“It is like the whole world joining hands to run a marathon and we welcome all families who enjoy running to join the event where medals will be distributed to winners,” she added.

Kurd stated that all those who are interested to make the pledge can go to globalrunningday.org and make their pledge to run.

According to Kurd, Global Running Day aims to have 1 million kids running on June 1.

“We, as Jordanians, have to be part of the world and this day, which started in 2009 by leading running organisations and races throughout the US, has been held annually on the first Wednesday of June ever since,” she said.

“It is all about inspiration and giving hope to many, Run Jordan has always been a supporter of leading a healthy life through its activities and we would like to see families enjoying a day of sports,” she added.

Run Jordan headed by HH Prince Firas has been very active in their programmes which target youths to lead healthy lifestyles.