When we run, we choose Earth
Running with Purpose: EDP's commitment to well-being
EDP has been a pioneer in promoting outdoor sports for over 28 years.
Investing in sports, particularly running, promotes a healthy lifestyle and builds connections with a diverse audience, spanning young athletes to adults, offering a unique blend of physical and mental benefits.
EDP has been developing a highly relevant positioning work for athletics, focusing on competition, training and social responsibility.
EDP Clube Runners
Launched in 2024, EDP Clube Runners aims to democratize access to professional athletics for young people between the ages of 8 and 16 who live in economically vulnerable communities.
These clubs offer free weekly physical training sessions, led by a professional coach who helps young athletes progressively develop the skills needed for athletics.
The goal is for these teams to begin competing in official competitions, such as the EDP New Generation.
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EDP Maratona de Lisboa
EDP New Generation
EDP 8K
EDP Maratona do Porto
EDP 10K
Social responsibility
Through initiatives that combine athletics with social responsibility, EDP reinforces its focus on inclusion and its commitment to training younger generations. This strengthens the brand’s connection to running, aiming to make a positive impact on both the sport and the broader community.
EDP Donate
An initiative promoted at the bib fairs where EDP is present, which consists of collecting used sneakers in good condition to be donated to charities. When picking up their bibs, athletes can hand in their sneakers and thus contribute to a good cause.
Reforestation initiatives
Throughout the year, we invite all runners in EDP-supported races to reinforce their commitment to Earth and sign up for the reforestation volunteer actions that take place throughout the year.
When we run, we choose Earth reflects EDP's commitment to running and athletics as a way to promote well-being, training and social responsibility. EDP has supported outdoor sports for over 28 years, connecting running with healthy lifestyles and initiatives designed to promote inclusion and support communities.
EDP Clube Runners is a programme launched in 2024 to expand access to athletics for young people aged 8 to 16 living in economically vulnerable communities. It provides free weekly training sessions led by professional coaches, helping participants develop athletics skills and prepare to compete in official events.
EDP combines running with social responsibility through initiatives focused on inclusion, younger generations and community support. These include EDP Clube Runners, which provides free athletics training to young people in economically vulnerable communities, and EDP Donate, which collects used running shoes in good condition for donation to charities.
EDP invites runners taking part in EDP-supported races to participate in reforestation volunteering initiatives held throughout the year. These activities connect EDP's involvement in running with opportunities for participants to contribute to environmental action.
