NYRR Wants To Break A World Record For Global Running Day

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Global Running Day is fast approaching. On June 7th, the worldwide running community comes together to celebrate the sport we love. To mark the occasion, New York Road Runners will attempt to break a Guinness World Record.

NYRR will begin their “Most People in a Treadmill Relay” on June 6th. Over the course of two days, each relay participant will run one mile on a treadmill, before switching off to the next person. Each runner has to complete their mile faster than 9:41 pace. The world-record mark is set at 250 people. NYRR hopes to top that, with the event lasting around 33 hours.

The participants will range from pro athletes to celebrities to runners from NYRR’s programs. A few pro runners may even take a turn on the relay treadmill. NYRR plans to announce a participant list as the event gets closer.

If you want to catch the action in person, the relay will be taking place at the NYRR RUNCENTER on 57th Street in Manhattan. It is open to the public from 7a.m. until 8 p.m.

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