Happy Global Running Day! (+ a Giveaway!)

Happy Global Running Day! (Wondering how this day came to be? Wikipedia has the answers.)

The idea of another holiday that demands attention—and cash—can feel like a chore, but this holiday requires nothing but your shoes, your sports bra, and at least one mile from you. (And hey: if you run in just that? More power to you!)

A few ways we recommend celebrating:

Join the Another Mother Runner Team at Global Running Day HQ.  We set the goal for a modest 1,000 collective miles, but we’re happy to zoom past that like a half-marathoner at mile 13.099 on her way to a PR. Pledge away: it’s free!

Run a virtual 5K or 10K with Every Mother Counts; 100% of proceeds from your race fee go to improving access to basic and lifesaving maternity care.

Take a picture on your run today that somehow captures your BAMR Spirit; selfies, timers and lots of smiles are encouraged. Share it and tag us on Instagram or Twitter (both @TheMotherRunner) and use the hashtags #globalrunningday #BAMR so we can find your entry.

The top three photographer #motherrunners will win a Love Run Visor from the AMR store, because, well, we LOVE the way running brings people together on Global Running Day—and everyday.

We’ll announce the winners on Friday, June 7, by replying to the posts; we’ll also post the top three pictures on our Instagram account + Facebook page.

Ready? Set? Celebrate!