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Mina Guli is a renowned water advocate and adventurer who has dedicated her life to solving one of the world’s most urgent issues - the global water crisis. Following a successful 15-year career in law, finance and climate change, Mina founded Thirst - a non-profit focused on changing how we think about water. Since then, she has run hundreds of marathons to raise awareness and inspire action on water. 

Having completed 200 marathons in 1 year during the first phase of Run Blue in 2022-23, Mina has just run over 800km along France's Seine River in 30 days, from its source to where it meets the sea at Le Havre. Her mission is to draw attention to the considerable efforts being made to clean up the Seine and the need for all cities and countries to restore their rivers to help tackle water, climate, and nature crises.

Mina’s run along the Seine is the prologue to the next phase of the RunBlue campaign – the ‘World River Run’.  During this phase, Mina will cover thousands of kilometers in 2025-26, running along iconic rivers on six continents to raise awareness of the crisis facing the world's rivers and to inspire governments, businesses, and communities to take action to protect and restore them.

Mina's advocacy has reached billions of people and she has been featured in major media outlets like the BBC, CNN, the Guardian, the New York Times, and more. Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and one of Fortune Magazine’s greatest leaders, she continues to inspire action and push water to the top of the global agenda. 

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The world is facing a severe water crisis. From droughts and floods to pollution, the impact of this climate emergency is increasingly evident in our daily lives. Yet, water often remains sidelined in global discussions. Run Blue is a global campaign dedicated to shifting the conversation on water by bringing together businesses, NGOs, governments, and the general public. This campaign is gearing up for its next phase, which will culminate in the ‘World River Run’ in 2025-26.

The #RunBlue campaign encourages everyone to put water at the forefront of their lives and decisions. Whether it’s in your household, your company, or your daily choices, the campaign urges you to RUN ‘it’ BLUE, making water a priority. Mina Guli is leading by example, committing to run thousands of kilometers along iconic rivers across six continents. Her journey highlights the urgent need for action on water and aims to inspire global efforts to protect and restore our vital waterways.

As part of Run Blue, Mina will continue to engage with key industry leaders, NGOs, and government officials, advocating for water issues at high-profile events and forums.