August 31, 2008 - Copenhagen, Kastellet

16,100 participants raised 150,000 euros with their feet at the 2008 ECCO Walkathon in Copenhagen
 
1.1 million Danish kroner – or 150,000 euros is the amount "walked in" for charity by the 16,100 people that joined the ECCO Walkathon Copenhagen on August 31, 2008. The donations will be sent to the Danish Heart Foundation's childrens fund, WWF Denmark and Street Kids International.
 
The 10th anniversary event was opened by long-time patron, Countess Alexandra Christina of Frederiksborg. The central stage at Copenhagen's Citadel featured a number of popular Danish artists, among them bands like The Alpine and OneTwo. The anniversary Walkathon offered some novelty activities for both kids and adults. More than 2,700 children enjoyed the "treasure hunt" and collected gold coins along the walking routes. The result of this fun activity alone was an impressive 18,000 euros for the charity projects.
 
Our thanks goes to all participants, volunteers, local partners, artists and everybody else that contributed to turning this event into such a great success!

Charity projects
Street Kids International [read about this charity project]
WWF: [read about this charity project]
Danish Heart Association: [read about this charity project]

Overview

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Routes

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    Start & Finish at Kastellet

    Once again Kastellet, Copenhagn's historic citadel, will be the start and finish area. Access will be by Kongeporten only, the main gate on the south side of the complex. Inside, you will find the registration tents, our main stage featuring all-day entertainment, a special children's activity area, exhibitions about the charity projects, the tents of our sponsors and charity organisations as well as booths selling food and drink.

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    Uptown Tour - distance 6 km

    This walk will focus on the uptown parks of Copenhagen. Well-suited for families with children.

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    Downtown Tour - distance 10 km

    A walk along waterfronts and through the very heart of Copenhagen. We'll pass exciting sights like Nyhavn, Christiansborg castle, the Black Diamond library building and the legendary "Strøget" shopping street.

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Programme

09.30 Walkathon zone opens
10.30 Organisations present their projects
10.45 Warm-up
11.00 Start 10 km route
11.10 Entertainment
11.50 Warm-up



12.00 Start 6 km route
13.30 Entertainment
14.00 Entertainment
15.00 Donation check is presented
15.10 Entertainment
16.00 Thank you and good-bye in 2009

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Cooperation Partners

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