In case you’ve ever been tempted to run by way of a drive-thru, American restaurant chain Smoothie King is making that dream a actuality. In celebration of International Operating Day (June 4), America’s largest smoothie model goes the additional mile (actually), launching a brand-new restaurant idea: the Run-Via. It’s a window particularly for runners to jog up and order their post-run smoothie on foot.
The Run-Via will likely be out there for June 4 solely at a single Smoothie King location in Richardson, Texas. In case you’re like the remainder of us, who solely want they may make a spontaneous, fast journey to the Lone Star State, no worries—Smoothie King can also be providing a free watermelon hydration smoothie in any respect U.S. areas on International Operating Day.
(Sadly for Canadian readers, you’ll have to attend till Smoothie King expands north of the border.)
In case you’re lacking out on the smoothie festivities, there’s nonetheless a approach to be a part of the celebration: by way of a thirst-quenching Strava problem. As the brand new official smoothie sponsor of the TCS New York Metropolis Marathon (sure, you learn that proper), Smoothie King is awarding three limited-entry bibs for the 2025 race to runners who log the marathon distance (42.2 km / 26.2 miles) on Strava between June 1 and June 30. Winners will likely be chosen at random.
With solely two to a few per cent of the 200,000+ NYC Marathon candidates accepted every year, this problem gives a uncommon shot at toeing the beginning line of one of many world’s most iconic races.
Along with an opportunity at a bib, all runners who full the problem will obtain a US$3 app coupon and a free 20-oz. (590 mL) smoothie to have a good time.
Smoothie King can also be utilizing International Operating Day to launch its new Hydration smoothie class, designed to assist runners recuperate, keep energized and beat the summer season warmth. Made with coconut water and full of electrolytes, the smoothies align with Smoothie King’s Clear Blends dedication and its industry-leading No No Record—a ban on over 75 elements, together with synthetic flavours, colors and high-fructose corn syrup.