{"id":3433,"date":"2020-03-27T19:41:32","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T19:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/?p=3433"},"modified":"2022-07-21T20:40:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T19:40:53","slug":"virtual-running-events-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/virtual-running-events-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"6 of the best virtual running events"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Thanks to the rise in virtual running events, it&rsquo;s now possible to take part in some of the world&rsquo;s biggest running challenges online. In this blog I&rsquo;d like to highlight some of the best virtual running events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your race has been cancelled and you&rsquo;re trying to isolate yourself, then a virtual running challenge like the ones listed below are made for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need is a local running route where you can run safely and comfortably on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the measures, it&rsquo;s still possible to complete your favourite challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up, get your gear and start running today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure you follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/coronavirus-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS and Government<\/a> guidance about how to keep others and yourself safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-683x1024.png\" alt=\"virtual running events in 2020\" class=\"wp-image-3437\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-735x1103.png 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"virtual running events in 2020\" class=\"wp-image-3437 eager-load\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-683x1024.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18-735x1103.png.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/18.png.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NHS Challenge 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/racethedistance.com\/collections\/all-current-challenges\/products\/nhs-challenge-2020-do-what-you-can\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS Challenge 2020<\/a> was set up in response to the Coronavirus crisis currently crippling the NHS in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore making it one of the most noteworthy virtual running events in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge will raise much-needed funds to support the NHS and the incredible work they are doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the profits from the race will go to the charity NHS Charities Together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge will be simple &ldquo;Do what you can&rdquo;, just like the NHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take place during one of your one exercise a day, and will not be restricted by discipline, so walking, running, cycling, wheelchair, pushchair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you do it is up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Run Disney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rundisney.com\/events\/virtual\/virtual-running-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Run Disney<\/a> is one of the most popular races in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Run Disney Virtual Series was set up to celebrate five years of their virtual running events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These events honour their much-loved Disney Park attractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking place between June and August 2020, the challenge is a 5k run which you can do on a treadmill or through a jog around your local park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&rsquo;re a Disney fan but you can&rsquo;t afford to travel to Orlando, Florida for the real thing, then this virtual running event is perfect for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even more so, you&rsquo;ll receive a commemorative medal for taking part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-683x1024.png\" alt=\"virtual running events in 2020\" class=\"wp-image-3438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-735x1103.png 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"virtual running events in 2020\" class=\"wp-image-3438 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-735x1103.png.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19.png.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Race at Your Pace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raceatyourpace.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Race at your Pace<\/a> events were voted the best virtual running events in 2020 at the UK Running Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With challenges ranging from 5 to 200 miles and sports like walking, swimming and cycling included, Race at your Pace offers a huge variety of challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenges begin each calendar month, and once you&rsquo;ve registered, you&rsquo;ll have the entire month to cover your chosen distance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re successful, you&rsquo;ll get a medal as a reward for all your hard work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you&rsquo;ll need to submit evidence in the form of screenshots of tracking apps or photos of your smartwatch to get your medal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In need of a sports watch? Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/garmin-forerunner-235-running-watch-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3199\">Garmin Forerunner 235 running watch review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adidas City Runs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of London&rsquo;s premier closed road running series, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adidascityruns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adidas City Run<\/a> is another one of the city&rsquo;s challenges that has been taken online in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four virtual challenges in 2020, with the first taking place on 5 April.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve signed up, you&rsquo;ll receive your race pack containing an event t-shirt and a medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment you receive your pack, you will be able to complete your 1 hour challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply head outdoors and run, jog or walk as far as you can in one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-683x1024.png\" alt=\"virtual running events in 2020\" class=\"wp-image-3439\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-735x1103.png 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"virtual running events in 2020\" class=\"wp-image-3439 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-735x1103.png.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20.png.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan B Virtual Race<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/findarace.com\/plan-b-virtual-race\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan B Virtual Race<\/a> is for anyone who has had their life turned upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic and is in need of a little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/the-best-motivational-running-quotes-for-race-day\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5542\">motivation to go running<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Described as the &lsquo;Coronavirus-proof motivation to keep you active&rdquo;, the Plan B Virtual Race has had over 1,200 entries so far and raised over &pound;10k.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose to do distance or stay at home challenges. But just be sure to complete them before the challenge deadline which is at the end of April 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All profits from the challenge will go to the World Health Organisation&rsquo;s Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge also has one of the best and coolest looking medals I have seen for a virtual race.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strava Running Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strava<\/a> is one of the world&rsquo;s favourite tracking app for running and cycling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from its market-leading tracking capabilities, Strava offers a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/challenges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free challenges<\/a> that you can complete any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just sign up to their app and take part in a challenge to stay at the top of your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They even offer achievements so you can see how you stack up with other participants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 500k participants taking part in their March 5k challenge, you&rsquo;ve got plenty of company!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the rise in virtual running events, it&rsquo;s now possible to take part in some of the world&rsquo;s biggest running challenges online. 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