Global online streaming platform TRUCONNECT by TV.FIT has announced the launch of the Globe Trot 2020, a virtual worldwide 5k run or walk for charity taking place on December 21st.
The Globe Trot 2020 is an inaugural virtual event for TRUCONNECT by TV.FIT, expanding its offering to the platform that provides… ‘affordable, flexible fitness, mental health and behavioural change solutions for everyone.’
Six famous names in the fitness industry will lead six teams, representing a charity each, with participants able to pick their chosen team. The winning team will accumulate the most distance completed.
There will be top leaderboard prizes from the event sponsors for individuals and several annual subscriptions to the TRUCONNECT by TV.FIT App, usually worth £99.00 up for grabs.
Welsh rugby player Shane Williams will lead team ‘Muddy Dash’ on behalf of the Velindre Cancer Centre Charity. Actress and showbiz star Helen Flanagan leads team ‘Color Frenzy’, on behalf of the Childhood’s Trust.
Three-time UFC Champion Georges St-Pierre, Jacqueline Fernandez, Amanda Cerny and Jennifer Campbell complete the lineup of leaders, who are competing on behalf of the GSP Foundation, Action Against Hunger, Smile Train and the American Legion respectively.
CEO and Founder of TRUCONNECT by TV.FIT, David Weir said “This year’s been a difficult one for everyone but we’re hoping to end it on a high. The Globe Trot 2020 can bring communities together from all around the world, while adding that element of competition.”
He added, “We’re proud to launch virtual events onto the TRUCONNECT by TV.FIT platform and I hope with the inaugural Globe Trot 2020, we can attract a number of participants to raise a huge amount of money for some incredible charities.”
Users can sign up to the ‘Globe Trot 2020’ on the TRUCONNECT by TV.FIT app, available on iOS or Android.
