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Hug A Runner Day is observed all around the world. It celebrates the people that run or walk a marathon or race for the purpose of unity.
People around the world that run, or love and appreciate running, celebrate this holiday. The runners and walkers themselves, their families, people that enjoy a race, marathon, or any other sport related to running observe the day for the purpose of unity.
Hug A Runner Day started in 2010 at the hands of a high school cross country runner. Then a year later, when the runner didn't continue the event, Tim Catalano and Adam Goucher held a virtual event where they received overwhelming support from children, older people, and everyone. Since then, the holiday has been observed every year.
The first-ever Hug A Runner Day, which was created by a cross country runner, was actually named Hug A Cross Country Runner Day. The runner missed the next year, so Tim and Adam created Globally Organized Hug A Runner Day for the very first time. From then on, Hug A Runner Day has been observed every year.
Globally Organized Hug A Runner Day only started in 2011 and even though it's been around for only 10 years, millions of runners around the world participate in celebrating this holiday.
People celebrate the holiday by running and walking alongside walkers and runners and hugging them along the way. Some send them a form of virtual hug and post a picture or two with them. Some perform random acts of kindness by gifting them something meaningful and fun that symbolizes unity.
You can observe Hug A Runner Day by organizing a group hug with many runners where you embrace each other and promote unity. You can also put on your old race bib and running shoes and sign up for the challenge which Tim and Adam create every year to join runners and run alongside them. You will not only be eligible to win money, but you will also get a chance to add to donations that go to charity.
Don't miss the opportunity to take a picture and post it on a social media platform, and even send a virtual hug. Set notifications for the date and hear some good motivational talks to gear up for the run.
We need to be cautious not to hold runners for too long in the middle of their running. We can run alongside them to give them a hug.
Everyone can participate in running and anyone can hug them. This promotes unity by removing all discriminations.
Runners encourage and love the appreciation they receive on Hug A Runner Day.
It's an established fact that hugging can actually help lighten up your mood and even help in stressful situations.
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| November 20, 2020 | Friday |
| November 20, 2021 | Saturday |
| November 20, 2022 | Sunday |
| November 20, 2023 | Monday |
| November 20, 2024 | Wednesday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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