The Lucerne City Run excites families, school classes, clubs, and businesses for the sport of running year after year, recording over 15,500 registrations this year – more than ever before. MSD provided 1,100 children with free participation in team runs for schools (3rd to 6th grade). The runs have been a fixed part of the race program since 1978, exemplifying the experience of joy in movement and fostering cohesion.
"The Lucerne City Run connects generations and creates a strong sense of community in an atmospheric setting – that's exactly what makes this event so special," says Andreas Grüter, Managing Director of the Lucerne City Run. "The renewed support from MSD shows how important collaboration with regionally rooted partners is for sustainably promoting movement and health."
Long-term Commitment to the Lucerne Area
With the recent move to the new headquarters in the Rösslimatt District of Lucerne, MSD emphasizes its long-term commitment to Central Switzerland – not just as an employer, but also as an active part of the local community.
"The Lucerne City Run brings people from the region together and promotes movement across all generations. Supporting this togetherness and the joy of an active lifestyle is a key concern for us at MSD," says Jasper Kunow, Managing Director a.i. MSD Switzerland.
Involvement in the Lucerne City Run is an expression of MSD's holistic understanding of health: Health begins in everyday life – with movement, encounters, and a strong local community.
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