ZwickRoell Runs the World

This year again, we will run together for a good cause—July 31, 2025 marks the kickoff for our 9th annual “ZwickRoell Runs the World” challenge.

As always, in addition to ZwickRoell employees and friends, we are excited to invite our customers to participate in this event. No matter what country they are in or whether they are a machine operator or a laboratory manager, everyone is welcome to participate.

The challenge starts on July 31st and ends on September 28th. Our goal is to collectively run, walk, and hike 200,000 km. Every kilometer can be recorded using our ZwickRoell Web app (Web app instructions).

Finally, and most importantly: If we reach our goal, ZwickRoell will donate € 100,000 to a good cause. Employees and customers can make suggestions for activities/organizations. There is just one condition: the employee or customer must be actively involved in the activity/organization.

We hope to have many participants so that we reach 200,000 km.

FAQs

What is the ZwickRoell Runs the World project about?

ZwickRoell employees from all around the world run 60 days for a good cause.
The total distance to be covered in the 60 days is 200,000 km.
If we succeed in running 200,000 km in 60 days, ZwickRoell donates € 100,000 to charitable organizations.

How much money will ZwickRoell donate?

If we reach the 200,000 km mark, ZwickRoell will donate €100,000 to various charitable organizations. Should our employees not be able to complete the full distance, no money will be donated.

To which charitable organizations will ZwickRoell donate money?

This year the full amount will be donated to organizations around the world, which are selected and personally supported by our employees and customers. The charities will be chosen once the project has been completed.

When does the run take place?

Start: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Finish: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Who can participate in the ZwickRoell Runs the World charity run?

Participation is open to customers and all ZwickRoell employees from our ZwickRoell headquarters in Germany, as well as from our worldwide subsidiaries and sales and service partners.

How do I record my kilometers run?

The ZwickRoell app to record your kilometers can be found here:
https://run.zwickroell.com
Instructions on how to use the app can be found here.

Running challenge record results: more than a quarter million euros donated

ZwickRoell Runs the World: more than a quarter million euros donated

Since the beginning of our ZwickRoell Runs the World running challenge in 2017, the company has donated a total of 374,000 euros to charitable causes. In the past, donations have gone to initiatives and institutions worldwide that support and promote disadvantaged children, animal welfare and environmental protection. Management has also announced the kilometer target for the coming year—and set the bar even higher: in 2024, we’re aiming for a collective 220,000 kilometers and a new donation amount of 110,000 euros.

About the initiative:
As part of the running challenge, the athletes enter their number of completed kilometers or miles in an app. They can also submit suggestions for social causes and charitable initiatives, which will receive a cash donation if the specified kilometer target is reached. The only condition: the person submitting the suggestion must be personally involved with that organization. Running challenge participants include employees and their families, as well as ZwickRoell customers and partners from all over the world.