More Than a Run: Soft Wins and Summer Vibes at Our Grill & Chill with On

Some evenings just have that special kind of magic, don't they? ✨ Thursday, August 21st, was one of them. Our "Summer Grill & Chill" event, in collaboration with our incredible friends at On, was more than just a run. It was a vibrant celebration of community, connection, and the simple joy of moving together. For everyone who was there, thank you. For those who couldn't make it, we want to share a little of that with you.

The Gathering at On Store Berlin Mitte
The evening kicked off at the On Store in Berlin Mitte. It was amazing to welcome all of you, a mix of familiar faces and new friends, all ready for a relaxed evening run. We were so happy to see how many people took the chance to chat with the On experts and test out their amazing shoes.

After we quickly ran through the plan for the evening, we headed to the backyard. With the perfect soundtrack, we started with a proper warm-up, getting our bodies ready and sharing laughs before we even hit the pavement.

A Sunset Cruise Through the City

With muscles and joints warmed and spirits high, our group went out onto the streets for our around 6km "Soft Run." This was all about that "party pace": no pressure, just pure enjoyment. We cruised across the Spree, bathed in the golden hour light of the Berlin sunset. 🌅 Of course, we had to make a quick photo stop to capture the moment and this amazing crowd! The real goal of the evening came to life in these moments of shared stories, easy pacing, and taking in the city sights.

A Magical Arrival and a Moment to Pause

As we approached the On Community Hub, something truly special happened. The first runners to arrive formed a tunnel, cheering on every single person as they finished the run. It was a spontaneous, beautiful moment of mutual support that gave us all goosebumps.

When we stepped inside the hub, our eyes immediately caught the incredible buffet On had prepared for us. But we managed to resist (for a moment!) to finish our run properly with a solid cool-down. The highlight for many of us was the partner exercises. It was a beautiful, mindful moment to stretch, breathe, and connect with the person next to you. It was the perfect way to rewind and celebrate our collective "soft win" of showing up for ourselves and for each other. 🤗

The Celebration: Food, Friends, and Global Connections

And then, it was finally time to eat! The buffet was just as amazing as it looked, and it was so wonderful to see everyone refueling, sharing plates, and diving into conversations.

This is always our favorite part: the "chill." The run is what brings us together, but the connections made afterward are what strengthen our community. We loved chatting with so many of you and hearing your stories. We even had guests who joined us all the way from Melbourne, Australia!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for joining us and for bringing your incredible energy. And a huge thank you to On for being the most amazing partner in making this unforgettable evening happen.

We hope to provide many more events like this for you, our incredible community. You are the reason we do what we do. ❤️

Stay tuned for the next one! 👀

With gratitude,
The Running FOMO Team