We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing response to our “Stride for Freedom” 78 for 78 run, held in honor of India’s 78th Independence Day on Sunday, August 11th, 2024. The event was a tremendous success, and it’s all thanks to our fantastic community of members like you and our tireless volunteers. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this Kallol event unforgettable.

Up next is our highlight event of the year—Durga Pujo 2024! Join us for Durga Puja celebrations from Saptami on Thursday, October 10th, to Dashami on Sunday, October 13th.

Click here to learn more about Durga Pujo 2024 and buy tickets !

 


On the occasion of the 78th year of India’s Independence, Kallol Netherlands in collaboration with the runners club association, Runkeeters organized ’78 for 78′ – a community event to promote running for healthy living. 

Supported by the Embassy of India in The Netherlands and The Gandhi Centre, The Hague.

This is a FREE event, and is open to anyone who is willing to learn about active running and also having fun. Register for free to participate in this event.

Date: Sunday, 11th August 2024, 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM CET
Location: Zuiderpark, Den Haag (which has a running track ~2.5 Km)

AGENDA

09:00 EVENT OPEN

  • Gathering in Sportcampus Zuiderpark

09:15 AM: Running clinic

  • Introduction (Running techniques)
  • Warm-up
  • Start slow and pickup, HR shooting up
  • 1st slow and then pickup, finish fast
  • Restrict movements to loose energy
  • Diet (before and after)
  • Shoes
  • Clothing (in summer and winters)
  • Strava group
  • Run together in CPC 2025
  • Sherpa introduction

10:00 AM: Stretch before the run
10:05 AM: Run

  • 5km Run start with run-sherpa (different speed group)
  • Walker group Sherpa (Mr. Frank Kanhai)

10:45 AM: Refreshments and medals
11:00 AM EVENT CLOSE

STRIDE FOR FREEDOM:
78th Independence day Runathon

Sportcampus, Zuiderpark, Den Haag

09:00AM – 11:00 AM

11 Aug 2024