The Kilian Jornet Foundation (KJF) and the It's Great Out There Coalition (IGOT) will host a special edition of the Running Minds initiative on 18 May 2026, inviting participants of all backgrounds and abilities to take part in a 5 km run along the shores of Lago di Garda. The event forms part of the European Outdoor Week and the Outdoor Impact Summit 2026, taking place at the Outdoor Trade Show in Riva del Garda.

Running Minds is KJF's signature initiative that uses running as a platform to connect people with environmental and social challenges. Through immersive experiences in nature, participants engage with experts, explore local issues, and reflect on how sport can drive positive change. This edition marks the first collaboration between KJF and IGOT — a European association dedicated to enabling greater participation in outdoor activity and advocating for a more inclusive, diverse, and responsible outdoor culture.

“Running Minds reflects our belief that movement in nature can spark deeper awareness and meaningful action. By bringing people together to run, learn, and reflect, we create space to connect with the environmental and social challenges that shape our world. This collaboration with IGOT marks an important step toward a more inclusive and responsible outdoor culture” - Kilian Jornet Foundation team

The event is open to all and is designed to create genuine dialogue between runners, experts, and industry leaders. Along the 5 km route, participants will stop to reflect on themes of inclusion, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility, guided by key voices from the outdoor sector — including representatives from KJF, IGOT, and local mobility organisation REMOOVE.

“Solutions exist, but too often the problems are not recognized. Accessibility is not an issue that concerns ‘others’, but the way we make participation possible. Working on accessibility and welcoming practices also means contributing to a more sustainable model of outdoor experiences — creating the conditions for everyone to take part in a real and meaningful way.” — Mattia Bonanome, Co-Founder REMOOVE

Participants will also have the opportunity to test footwear from NNormal during the run, the brand co-founded by Kilian Jornet, aims to donate 1% of its sales to support the work of the Kilian Jornet Foundation.

EVENT DETAILS:

? Date: Monday 18 May 2026

⌚Start time: 3:00 PM

?Location: NNormal booth, Via Baltera 20, Riva del Garda, Italy

Registration is open now at: https://29zlrvb7zwj.typeform.com/to/swu3n0bh