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FLEXATHON was created to connect the universal energy of sport with the shared responsibility of building a better future. Running has the power to bring people together across age, culture, profession, geography and ability.

The Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) provide a common framework for addressing challenges that affect people and the planet. FLEXATHON brings these two forces together. Each edition focuses on one Global Goal and creates a platform for awareness, participation, partnerships and community action.

Each edition focuses on one Global Goal and creates a platform for awareness, participation, partnerships and community action.

Sport creates the movement.
The Global Goal gives it direction.

Our Mission

To unite people through sport and build sustained public engagement around the Global Goals.

Our Vision

To develop FLEXATHON into an internationally recognised sporting movement where every edition brings people closer to a healthier, more inclusive and sustainable future.

What Makes FLEXATHON Different?

A Continuing Movement

FLEXATHON is not limited to one event or one cause. Every edition can focus on a different Global Goal while remaining part of one permanent sporting identity.

Sport With Direction

The run is the platform. The Global Goal gives the edition its direction.

Participation at Every Level

Runners, children, educators, communities, volunteers, institutions and companies can all participate meaningfully.

Transparent Impact

The cause, partners, planned activities and outcomes of each edition should be communicated publicly.

Global Identity, Local Relevance

FLEXATHON carries a global vision while allowing every host city or community to address locally relevant challenges.

Our Values

Unity

Sport brings people together beyond social and geographic boundaries.

Inclusion

The movement welcomes people with different abilities and backgrounds.

Integrity

Partnerships, communication and impact reporting remain transparent.

Progress

Every edition moves from awareness towards meaningful action.

Continuity

The finish line of one edition becomes the starting point of the next.

BEHIND FLEXATHON

An Initiative of Flexon Sports Foundation

FLEXATHON is developed by Flexon Sports Foundation as part of its commitment to sporting participation, fitness, community development and opportunity.

FLEXATHON operates with its own event identity while drawing on the sporting experience, community network and organisational support of Flexon Sports Foundation.

Flexon Sports Foundation

THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES

One Movement. 17 Global Goals.

Discover how every FLEXATHON edition puts a Global Goal into motion.

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