Coeliac Day Virtual Run
May 13-19, 2024

Thank you to all who participated in the Coeliac Day Virtual Run

May 13-19, 2024 - Race closed

Since March 2022 AOECS has been supporting gluten free food shipments to coeliacs in Ukraine. By participating in the Coeliac Day Run 2024, you have enabled us to continue this important work.

In total, 305 people ran, cycled, or walked 1,692 km and donated €2,430 to support coeliacs in Ukraine. Thank you for your support and effort. Below, you can see a few pictures from our participants.

AOECS arranges this pan-European event together with several national coeliac societies around Europe. It is a virtual exercise event, which is a healthy and fun way of marking International Coeliac Day and funding our support for coeliacs in need in Ukraine.

How does it work?

Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be hard and sweaty work. It’s easy, healthy and fun. You just register for the race using the link below, pay the participation fee of 10€ and you are on! If you live in a country that does not have Euro as currency you pay with your credit card in the currency of your country equivalent to 10€.

After that, you can choose to walk, run or cycle a distance of 3 or 10 kilometers wherever you want between May 13th – 19th, 2024.

If you like, after the race you can register your time using the same link as you used when registering for the event to compare with others. Remember to log your results before end of last race day.

Don't forget to take a race picture of yourself and post it on your social media accounts using the hashtag #together4coeliacs.

Coeliacs in Ukraine need your support

Since the onset of the full-scale occupation of Ukraine, the nation has experienced a devastating loss of its gluten-free food producers, with only four remaining operational. This dire situation has resulted in a critical shortage of gluten-free food, affecting Ukrainian coeliacs who rely on these specialized products for their well-being.

By registering to this event and paying the participant fee you will support the food shipments to Ukraine that has been in operation since March 2022. We heavily rely on contributions from the public and the work from our tireless volunteers to keep the aid going.

How to register for Coeliac Day Virtual Run

It is easy. It is online. It is virtual.

Just click on the link below and follow the instructions. You will receive a confirmation that you are registered.

After that, you choose when and where you want to perform your activity between the 13th - 19th May, 2024.

If you wish, you can register your results after the race to compare with others. We also appreciate selfie posts on your social media with the hashtag #together4coeliacs.

How to download and print your bib number

After you have registered for the race login to your RaceID profile here

Go to ”Registered to”.
Scroll to Coeliac Day Virtual Run.
Click on the three dots on the right hand side (menu).
Click ”Download bib number”.
Your bib number is shown in a separate window, save it and print out.

It is not mandatory to use the bib, just wear it if you like.

Ps.The bib does not look as in the picture next to this text.

How to register your result

You have to register your result before end of last race day.

Log in to RaceID here.
Click on ”Log Results”.
Enter your result HH:MM:SS in the pop-up screen. (You can also use results from your sport watch, e.g. Garmin/Polar/Suunto or alike).
Done! Now you are in the results list.

PS. Don't forget to also post a selfie race picture on your social media using the hashtag #together4coeliacs.

Post a selfie

Help us make some noise about coeliac disease. Post a selfie before, during or after the race. Publish it on your favorite social media platform and tag it with #together4coeliacs. In that way, we and others can find your picture, get inspired and share your post to raise more awareness about coeliac disease.

We are arranging this event through the race platform RaceID.