Description
A new law was put into practice in France limiting the speed limit for vehicles to just 30km/h (18 mp/h) within the city of Paris, putting the French capital to a standstill. What is perceived as really bad news for motorists and drivers is pretty good news for environmentalists ... and those that want to push their own limits.
DISTANCE, a boutique running store, decided to take this new speed limit as a challenge. If drivers had to ride under 30km/h not to get fined, could runners actually go faster than them by foot ? Let's find out.
On August 31st, a group of runners ran through the streets of Paris at full speed with the sole intention of getting fined. And they managed to achieve this incredible feat. For just one night, they turned into Outlaw Runners and put speed cameras to work. Some of the runners involved were seasoned athletes, such as Lena Kandissounon, 800m champion, and Quentin Malriq, 1500m champion.
DISTANCE then used the actual speed cameras pictures for an outdoor guerrilla campaign. Posters were also displayed in the windows of the DISTANCE store and on social media.
This professional campaign titled 'Outlaw Runners' was published in France in September, 2021. It was created for the brand: Distance, by ad agency: BETC. This OOH Outdoor medium campaign is related to the Retail Services industry and contains 1 media asset. It was submitted over 3 years ago.
Credits
Advertising Agency: BETC, Paris, France
Agency Managers: Damien Clanet
Executive Creative Director: Stephane Xiberras
Creative Director: Stephan Schwarz
Art Director: Julien Vergne
Copywriter: Alexandre Girod
Assistant Art Director: Mathis Payet
Production Company: Soldat Films
Photographer: Speed Camera MESTA 210C
