Events by region
Virtual Santa Dash
This fun 5k run can be done with friends and family or competitively on your own. Take on this 5k challenge anytime between now and the 25th of December. Do it in your running gear alone or dressed as Christmas elves with the family!
You'll need to to dress up in Christmas fancy dress to earn the official Santa Dash Medal and goodie bag (you'll need to upload a picture of you at the end of your run in fancy dress as well as proof of your completed 5k).
Registration deadline: 25 December 2023
Cost to secure your place: £20
Fundraising target: £200
Additionally, the Virtual Marathon Series is offering two prizes:
- Fastest time in Christmas fancy dress - become the Christmas world record holder!
- Most money raised for their chosen charity by Christmas Day.
The winners will receive a pack of running goodies from their partner RunThrough, and their chosen charity will receive a donation of £250.
Battersea Park Half Marathon - 6 January 2024
Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting and finishing at the Parks Bandstand this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying round the course.
Registration deadline: 26 December 2023
Cost to secure your place: £28
Fundraising target: £200
Virtual Valentine's Day Run
Take on this 10K challenge any time before or on the 14th of February (Valentine's Day). Simply register for the event below and you'll get access to the Virtual Marathon Series runner's portal where you can submit your evidence before or on the big day. To complete this challenge, you must complete a 10K distance, however it can be done in one of the following ways.
- In a pair, completing 5k each on Valentine's day
(this will give you a special Valentine's pair time for a 10K) - 10K alone on Valentine's Day for the lonely hearts clubbers
- 5K alone on two separate days anytime of the year
- 5k in a pair on any day or days of the year.
Registration deadline: 14 February 2024
Cost to secure your place: £20
Fundraising target: £200
You'll need to run in a pair to earn the special challenge virtual Silver medal (you'll need to upload a picture of you and your running partner having completed the 5K together on Valentine's Day. Romantic connection optional!).
Additionally, the Virtual Marathon Series is offering two prizes:
- Fastest couple's time on Valentine's Day for the 10k distance
- The person or pair who raise the most money for their chosen charity by Valentine's Day.
The winners will receive a pack of running goodies from their partner RunThrough, and their chosen charity will receive a donation of £250.
Virtual Easter Run
This is a 5K virtual run which can be done on or before Easter Day. Simply register to the event below and you'll get access to the Virtual Marathon Series runners portal where you can submit your evidence before or on the big day.
You'll need to run 5K on Easter day in a fetching pair of bunny ears to earn the special challenge virtual medal (you'll need to upload a picture of you at the end of your run in Easter fancy dress).
Registration deadline: 31 March 2024
Cost to secure your place: £20
Fundraising target: £200
Additionally, the Virtual Marathon Series is offering two prizes:
- Fastest time in fancy dress - become our Easter run world record holder
- The person who raises the most money for their chosen charity by Easter Day.
The winners will receive a pack of running goodies from their partner RunThrough, and their chosen charity will receive a donation of £250.
Inflatable 5K - Donnington Park Derby - 13 April 2024
2.5K, 5K, 10K, or 15K
Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course! This event is going to be BIGGER, BOUNCIER, and BETTER than ever before!
The excitement has been pumped up to the MAX, you'll be jumping, sliding, and bouncing your way to the finish line like never before. So grab your friends, lace up your trainers, and get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure!
Registration deadline: 3 April 2024
Cost to secure your place: £30
Fundraising target: £200
Birmingham Running Festival - 12 May 2024
5K, 10K, or Half Marathon
Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the beautiful Sutton Park, a 2,400 acre National Nature Reserve in Birmingham.
Each mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to the finish. Included in your entry fee is a themed medal, water and post race goodies. Come and enjoy the day with us, we hope to see you there!
Registration deadline: 2 May 2024
Cost to secure your place: £24
Fundraising target: £200
ASICS London 10K - 14 July 2024
Dash past iconic central London sights Big Ben, the London Eye and the River Thames in a 10K race to remember on Sunday 14th July 2024.
All participants receive access to our free training runs, race day entertainment, a finisher medal and rewards from our partners.
Registration deadline: 14 June 2024
Cost to secure your place: £78
Fundraising target: £200
Virtual Race - Dog Jog
Dog Jogs are a fantastic opportunity for you and your canine companion to get some fresh air and exercise.
If you and your four-legged friend are just beginning your journey to being more active and improving your fitness, and are looking for a relaxed, friendly and fun challenge to help motivate you, then Dog Jog is for you!
Cost to secure your place: £15
Fundraising target: £200
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