Löparakademin
Kista, Sweden
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Löparakademin is a non-profit association based in Kista, Sweden working on sport for development, health, children & youth.
Löparakademin is a non-profit association based in Stockholm, Sweden. It runs a ten-week long-distance running programme for upper secondary school pupils in Stockholm's million-programme suburbs, helping them set and pursue personal goals. It also organises Kistaloppet, a free family running event in Kista, Stockholm, which includes races for children and adults, a Fun Run and volunteer roles. Through its RUN4ZERO initiative it aims to promote equal health and encourage more movement by making exercise free to take part in.
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RUN4ZERO
Health · Sweden
Initiative that gives free running participation to make exercise accessible and promote equal health and increased movement.
WE RUN KISTA
Sport for development · Sweden
Initiative supporting running and exercise in Kista, Stockholm, funded by local property and business partners.
Löparakademin ten-week programme
Youth development · Sweden
Ten-week programme for upper secondary school pupils in Stockholm's million-programme suburbs, teaching them to set and reach personal goals through long-distance running.
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Vasakronan, Kista Galleria, Järva stadsdelsförvaltning, Kista Limitless, Nike, Castellum, Revelop, Corem
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