FLEXATHON
Flexon Sports Foundation
Organiser of FLEXATHON
Quality
Education
The first edition of FLEXATHON places the spotlight on quality education and equal learning opportunities.
In 2026, runners, schools, educators, businesses and communities will come together to strengthen the message that meaningful learning should be accessible to every child.
How it Works
Driven by Global Goals.
One Movement.
17 Global Goals.
3K Community Run
Designed for families, children, first-time participants and community groups to experience the joy of running together.
5K Open Run
An accessible category for recreational runners and fitness enthusiasts to challenge themselves in a lively atmosphere.
10K Challenge
For participants seeking a competitive and endurance-focused experience through the historic city streets.
21.1K Half Marathon
The flagship distance for trained runners and experienced athletes seeking a competitive endurance challenge.
FLEXATHON is a global running movement that brings athletes, families, institutions, organisations and communities together through sport.
Every edition focuses on one of the 17 Global Goals, using the energy of a professionally organised run to build awareness,
encourage participation and connect communities with meaningful action.
Who Can Participate?
You do not have to be a professional athlete to take part. You only need to believe that movement can carry a meaningful message.
One Movement.
17 Global Goals.
Run: People of different ages, abilities and backgrounds come together through sport.
Represent: Every edition carries the message of one Global Goal into communities.
Participate: Schools, organisations, volunteers, partners and athletes become part of the movement.
Create Impact: Awareness is connected with credible partnerships, measurable activities and transparent reporting.
Run Together. Move the Goals Forward.
Sport gives us a common starting point. The Global Goals give us a shared direction.
Partner Invitation
FLEXATHON welcomes institutions, businesses, foundations, sporting organisations and community partners that believe in the power of sport to encourage participation and advance meaningful causes.
Become a Partner
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© 2026, FLEXATHON
An initiative of Flexon Sports Foundation
FLEXATHON is an independent sporting initiative and is not an official United Nations event. References to the Sustainable Development Goals are made for awareness and alignment purposes and do not imply United Nations endorsement, partnership or affiliation.