Get moving on Global running day and World bicycle day
Today, June 3, marks a very special occasion for our active community: we are celebrating both Global Running Day and World Bicycle Day on the same day! This unique crossover is the perfect reminder of how physical activity, regardless of the sport you choose, breaks boundaries and brings people together.
Here at the European Students Run, we are thrilled to mark this day by inviting you to lace up your running shoes, hop on your bikes, and get involved in our upcoming events and initiatives.
Registration for the 2026 European Students Run is in full swing!
Are you ready to hit the streets of Slovenia's capital? If running is your passion, don't miss the chance to be part of the 2026 European Students Run, taking place this autumn during the famous NLB Ljubljana Marathon.
Whether you are a currently enrolled student-athlete or a recent European university graduate, you can take advantage of an exclusive discount code to participate. To claim your spot at a reduced rate, simply verify your student status on the EUSA Portal, and then complete your official registration on the NLB Ljubljana Marathon website. Start your training today!
Runners4All: Join the final conference and share your voice
The European Students Run is proudly built on the legacy of the Erasmus+ Sport Runners4All project, co-funded by the European Union. As this incredible project draws to a close, we are hosting an online final conference on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM CET. We invite all students, universities, and sports organisations to join us online. The project team will be sharing valuable educational materials, event management recommendations, and our exciting plans for the upcoming run.
Want to shape the future of student running? We also need your insights! Please take a few minutes to complete our Participants' Survey and Organisers' Survey to share what motivates you and how events can be better managed. Don't forget to fill out the Follow-up Form to subscribe and receive the final project results later this year.
Switch gears: Take on the Cycle2Connect challenge
While we love running, today is also about celebrating two wheels! In the spirit of #WorldBicycleDay, we invite our runners to cross-train and check out the Erasmus+ Sport Cycle2Connect project, also co-funded by the European Union.
Download the Cycle2Connect mobile app, form a team with your peers, and start logging your daily cycling kilometres. Not only will you be choosing a sustainable mode of transport, but the students with the highest mileage can win an all-expenses-paid trip to qualify for the European Student Cycling Challenge 2027! The finals will be held on June 10, 2027, during the Marathon Franja in Ljubljana, where you'll get to race using the BicikeLJ city bikes. For details, find more at franja.org/en/cycle2connect/
No matter your pace or your wheels, keep moving, stay active, and we will see you at the starting line!