World Youth Day Global Race

Nov 12, 2021

LISBON: WYD Lisbon 2023 in a partnership with Move Sports, is organising WYD Global Race, a worldwide race from November 21-30.

This race, besides being the first of this kind, has the mission of promoting WYD Lisbon 2023 as well as raising funds for participants.

“We accepted the proposal of Move Sports to be partners in an initiative that, besides its innovative characteristics, allies physical exercise to a solidarity dimension. We hope that the results of this race can help thousands of young people to live the unique experience of participating in a World Youth Day”, said Duarte Ricciardi, WYD Lisbon 2023 executive secretary.

António Cunha, from Move Sports, clarified: “We feel called by the WYD Lisbon 2023 theme, Mary stood up and left in a hurry, and we immediately thought about the importance of movement and the urgency for action.

“On the other hand, the world has been challenged by Pope Francis himself, to the need for a life change, to take care of our Common Home, which implies the practice of healthy life habits.

“We suggested it to WYD Lisbon 2023 organisation, and we were truly welcomed. From that moment on, the path was simple. Our challenge is to give people the opportunity to run with a purpose, with an aim.”

The app allows you to do your preparation and run within a community, together with your friends, colleagues or even strangers.

The app also provides split times and displays highlights during your participation. You will receive incentives along the way because the truth is you never run alone. You have God on your side and a whole community supporting you.

All the prayers and intentions that take place during the race will be “streamed” through the usual process.

Everyone can participate. Just log on to www-wydglobalrace.com or download the viRACE app and follow the steps! The race ends on Nov 30 and the results will be available then.