Run with Choose Life 2021 was established by Dimitris Lois’ family to fight against blood related illnesses, help cure them and alleviate the suffering of patients and their families.
This May, in memoriam of Dimitris Lois’ 60th birthday, Choose Life is inviting everyone to run for a good cause.
Inspired by his positive energy & passion for running, this race will celebrate his legacy and brighten up our everyday life.
From the 27th of May until the 14th of June, join our virtual run (Run with Choose Life 2021), safely, from anywhere in the world and support us in our mission to create lasting impact for those affected by blood cancer.
You can choose to run 2km, 5km, 10km or a half marathon.
Wear your running shoes, warm-up & run with us for a good cause!
Registrations open on Thursday the 20th of May and end on Thursday the 10th of June.
You can upload your timing from Thursday the 27th of May until Monday the 14th of June.
PARTICIPATION GUIDE
1) Registration
Register by clicking the “Register” button
A) The FULL package includes:
• Participation in the virtual run and the results
• Digital registration number
• Digital diploma of participation
• Race Medal
Entry fee: 15€ or 25€ or 50€ – depending on the amount you would like to donate.
B) The BASIC package includes:
• Participation in the virtual run and the results
• Digital registration number
• Digital diploma of participation
Entry fee: FREE.
2) BIB number email
After completing your registration and payment, you will receive an email with your registration number (Bib number) within 2 days after your payment is validated!
3) Run
You can run or walk the distance you have chosen, any time from Thursday the 27th of May to Monday the 14th of June, anywhere in the world.
You can record your performance using your smart watch, or a mobile application such as the Nike Run Club application.
After completing your distance, take a photo that proves your performance (photo from your smart watch, photo from your treadmill, mobile application screenshot, etc.). Then click the “Submit Results” button, fill in your details, your Bib number, your time and upload the proof of your performance.
You have the opportunity, with a single registration, to run the distance as many times as you wish and improve your performance.
4) Results
The results of each race will be updated every 2 days.
The run will end on Monday the 14th of June and the final results will be posted on the next day.
The virtual Run has no electronic timing, nor judges.
The whole project relies on the honor code of each runner.
After all, everyone who participates is a winner!
5) Take a Selfie and Challenge a Friend
The main goal of the project is to have a good time!
Share moments of your effort by taking a selfie using the various templates in the application.
Share your participation on your social media.
Use #chooseliferun and #againstallobstacles and invite all your friends to participate in the run!
