Seoul City recruits participants for ‘Aja Runner UP’ event where fathers and children run together
Quick Look
- The city of Seoul announced that it will recruit 300 participants for the 'Aja Runner UP' event, a running program in which fathers and children can participate together, at Seoul Children's Grand Park on the 10th of next month.
- This event, which was held non-face-to-face last year and this year, will be held face-to-face for the first time this year, and participants will be able to run about 1.9km and participate in a family-friendly program.
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Why It Matters
'Aja Runner' is a citizen participation campaign to spread the culture of dual care, and was designed to encourage fathers' participation in parenting and improve family intimacy through running. It was held as a non-face-to-face program twice last year and in June this year, and this is the first face-to-face event.
The city of Seoul announced on the 6th that it will be recruiting participants for the 'Aja Runner UP' event, a running program where fathers and children can run together and create precious memories at Seoul Children's Grand Park on the 10th of next month.
'Aja Runner' is a citizen participation campaign to spread the culture of dual care, and was designed to encourage fathers' participation in parenting and improve family intimacy through running.
It was held twice last year and in June this year as a non-face-to-face program in which people could freely participate at the time and place of their choice, and this was the first time it was held as a face-to-face event.
The city is recruiting a total of 300 people in 150 teams of 2 people. Participants can run about 1.9km and participate in family-friendly programs.
Ma Chae-sook, head of the Seoul City Gender Equality and Family Office, said, "Thanks to the great interest and support we received last June, we have prepared an event like a fall picnic in October where families will gather in one place and run together to share the value of dual care and the importance of family. The city of Seoul will continue to support many foster families so that they can practice dual care in their daily lives."
Open Questions
- How do I apply to participate in the event?
- What is the specific schedule on the day of the event?
- What activities are included in the family-friendly program?
