Global Running Day 2026: Apple introduces special motivational Watch reward, Fitness+ programme

Every year, to mark World Mental Health and other special health and fitness-related events, Apple regularly introduces special Watch Awards to users to stay motivated throughout the year.

While three activity rings ensure Apple Watch users meet the daily exercise, move, and stand goals, this special reward system makes them push a little harder to achieve the ultimate goal of getting fit.

Ahead of Global Running Day (June 3), Apple has introduced a special reward. Here, the user has to record a running workout of at least 5 km (3.1 mi), using the Workout app or any app that records workouts to Health.

Besides the new Apple Watch reward, Apple Fitness+ subscribers will be able to access a special training session hosted by Danielle Burnett, a celebrated athlete on Strava and also founder of the run club 'Big Girls Who Run'. Burnett will join Fitness+ trainer Sherica Holman for a Treadmill workout.

The workout features six all-out intervals that last 30 seconds each.

Global Running Day Award on Apple Watch.

In collaboration with Strava, a four-week 'Strength for Runners' programme features essential strength exercises to improve fitness and help users become ultramarathoners.

Fitness+ also features running content that supports runners of all levels. Users can find programmes like Yoga for Every Runner to build strength and mobility; Collections such as Run Your First 5K and Run Your First 10K; a variety of Treadmill workouts with hills, sprints, and intervals; and mindful cooldowns for post-run stretching.

Apple Fitness+ subscribers will be able to access a special training session hosted by Danielle Burnett, Strava's celebrated athlete.

The service also offers Time to Run, an immersive audio experience that guides users through iconic running routes around the world.

In India, Apple Fitness+ is available as a subscription service for Rs 149 per month or Rs 999 per year. Interested users can find it in the Fitness app on iPhone.

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