GLOBAL RUNNING ADVENTURES AWARD
Connecting the world through adventure
Put your adventure in the spotlight!
We'll help you share it with the world.
it deserves to be seen, heard about and memorized!
Get rewarded for inspiring people and making real impact
by turning your adventure into an unforgettable story.
See what is possible,
Do what's never been done.
Keep it alive forever!
You'll get access to a network of
100+ runners, 100+ causes, clubs, media and sponsors
to grow your impact and become one of the six winners!
People can vote for 6 adventure categories:
most inspiring * trailblazing * connective * collaborative * legendary * world changing.
Step 1: Apply (free)
Submit your adventure
Step2: Get listed
Get support & attention
Step 3: Get votes
Get seen and shared
Step 4: Win
A Stand Out Story Campaign
What's in it for you?
Your adventure will become an immortal story that stands out and lives on.
Dig adventure stories
Get the juice flowing! Dream big! Dig in a huge resource of 350+ inspirational adventure stories and 100+ causes to craft or improve your own distinctive running project.
It takes a team, even when you run solo
Experience Exchange: Become part of a global network of 100+ adventurers, get your super crew & support team on board, help others out, and build friendships for life.
Stand on the shoulders of giants
Explore weekly virtual adventure simulations, inspired by expedition runners. Step into their shoes and learn how to approach any challenge.
Find your first
A goal getter guide towards a new, creative running record idea. A record can be set by anyone, regardless of experience or background, as long as it is unique:-)
Get connected with media, sponsors and partners
Get matched with the 'right' people without having to spend hours on arranging interviews and writing blog posts, so you can fully focus on a newsworthy adventure!
Meet & greet
Join online sessions about diverse topics, like causes, trails, logistics, risk management, survival skills, training, diet, gear, post-adventure plan, movies, books etc.
Meet your milestones
Explorer Kit: Get access to the essential running, adventure and storytelling skills, tools, gear & knowledge you need to plan, prepare and prioritize, and keep making progress.
Make lasting impact without fundraising
With the Peer Promotor plan you transform followers into true ambassadors, so your adventure will become a captivating story & connective campaign that 'sells' itself.
Let your adventure live on forever
Attract fans and sponsors with a done for you profile page including bio, adventure, cause, and opportunities to support you before, during and long after your journey.
Become a trailblazer
Get votes for the most effective and impactful running adventure campaign. Each publicly chosen category winner gets a fully supported Stand Out Story Campaign.
Be part of a global network that
betters the world through adventure!
and make real impact on the world.
A chance to connect & collaborate with 100+ runners, 100+ causes, clubs, media and sponsors.
Join an online network that builds teams, stories and transforms lives.
Together we can achieve so much more.
an online platform that gives runners around the world a voice to run for a better planet.
Let’s vote with our feet for a clean, happy, healthy world!
What others say:
Bill Sycalik,
RunningTheParks.com
Izyaslav Koza,
10 runs across 10 countries
Katharine Lowri,
Running S America - 5000 mile project
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Any adventure-seeking runner who:
- wants to turn miles into meaningful, measurable impact
- wants to craft your self-made expedition-like adventure
- wants to get people actively involved and/or
- loves to share their self made running project experience
Not sure how to pull it off, squeeze it into your busy life, or even where to start?
No problem, we’ll get you sorted!
If you are you not interested in Global Fame, and/or just want to help others out in their adventure journey, you can still submit the application form and just add a note that you don’t want to be listed for the Awards.
- free profile page to attract ambassadors, media, sponsors
- access to essential resources to prepare your adventure
- access to global network of support, guidance, expertise
- matchmaking
- structured networking
- online class/club meetups
- 1-on-1 meetings
- social media presence
- ever lasting legacy
There are 6 prize categories:
- most inspiring
- most trailblazing
- most connective
- most collaborative
- most legendary
- most world changing
The publicly voted winners of each category get a Stand Out Story campaign to make their adventure story shine.
This includes social media posts and referral campaigns with lots of interactive fun to grow your audience and influence, emails, and leads to sponsors.
- Application and nomination for the awards is free.
Anyone who submits the application form and gets selected for a free profile page (see Who can apply for conditions), gets access to the resources and network, as mentioned on this page. - Tickets for the online Award Event on June 1, including lots of benefits, start from $45
- Sponsorship of the Awards event for 100 days, including lots of benefits, start from $495.
The online Running Adventures Award Event will take place on June 1, 2024.
It will be a global event and timezones need to be taken into account.
Start and end time will be announced soon, but don’t worry, everyone will have equal opportunities to vote and connect, and all online sessions will be recorded and sent out to all ticket buyers.
The exact program will be announced soon, so stay tuned.
The online Running Adventures Award Event will take place on June 1.
It will be a global virtual event.
All online sessions will be recorded and sent out to all ticket buyers.