05/16/2026
Once again, we will be joining our friends at Twin Cities In Motion and participating in Global Running Day at the TCM Motion Center in St. Paul. We invited EVERYONE - runners, walkers, etc. to stop over for this all-day, annual event. Check out the description from the latest TCM newsletter - The Connection.
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Stronger Together in Motion
On Wednesday, June 3, Twin Cities In Motion is celebrating Global Running Day with a 12-hour run/walk-a-thon built around movement and community.
From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. runners, walkers, families, and neighbors are invited to drop in anytime for a high-energy, come-as-you-are celebration. Stay for a 5K loop, an hour, or all 12 hours -- however you move, your miles will be part of something bigger.
Moving with Purpose
Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration that encourages everyone to get active, no matter their pace, distance, or experience level. At TCM, we believe movement is much more than physical activity. It's also about a sense of belonging and building a healthier, stronger Twin Cities together.
That's why this year's Global Running Day will be in partnership of Neighborhood House, a St. Paul organization that has supported immigrants and refugees on the West Side for over 128 years. Neighborhood House believes everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and celebrated in our shared community.
All-Day Ways to Move, Connect, and Celebrate
Throughout the day, participants will have the opportunity to track their miles, make donations, and contribute to a collective community mileage total. Sponsored miles and donations will support community health and well-being.
The day will include all-day activities designed to help participants move, connect, and learn more about the impact of movement across the Twin Cities. Stop by the Twin Cities In Motion Info Hub to explore volunteer opportunities, membership, and the ways TCM is working to build a more active and connected community. Add your story to the "Where I've Run" map, visit the Community Impact corner, recharge in the Recovery Zone, and check out TCM merchandise, including new gear and deals.
Start the Morning with Miles and Pancakes
The morning will kick off with freshly made pancakes, coffee, juice, and fruit supported by Anderson's Maple Syrup. At 7:15 a.m., participants can join a plogging run/walk, combining movement with picking up trash to care for our shared spaces.
In the afternoon, ASICS will be on site from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. hosting shoe demos, giving participants a chance to test out new gear while they move. The evening celebration will feature the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Truck, a Summit Brewing Co. non-alcoholic beer garden, food, snacks, and plenty of cheer.
Participants will also have a chance to win drawings for Twin Cities Marathon Weekend entries, including the 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, and Marathon; Mile in My Shoes Downtown Run Around 5K entries; Brave Like Gabe 5K entries; a $200 ASICS shoe certificate; Anderson's Maple Syrup; and more.
Join Us From Anywhere
Can't join us in person? You can still be part of the celebration. Upload a video of yourself running on Global Running Day, tag TCM, and you'll be eligible to win a complimentary entry to Twin Cities Marathon Weekend's TC 10 Mile.
Move for More on Global Running Day
Whether you run, walk, cheer, volunteer, or stop by to be part of the community, Global Running Day is your invitation to move more. Every mile matters, and together, those miles have the power to strengthen the communities we share.
