Why does an airplane run a certain length on the runway first before taking off ?

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The velocity of air at the upper of airplane wing becomes relatively larger and pressure is low. Whereas the velocity of air at the lower part of airplane wing becomes relatively smaller and with high pressure. As a result airplane is lifted.

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