VIRTUAL RUNNING CHALLENGES
Are you ready for your next challenge? At The Running Bug, we encourage people to stay motivated and active through virtual running challenges. We offer a wide range of themed challenges regardless of age or ability. Join thousands of runners worldwide in smashing your goals and staying motivated.
UPCOMING CHALLENGES
RACES ON SALE
Why You’ll Love Running with Us
Total Freedom
Run when and where it suits you, with complete flexibility. Choose your own pace, time, and location—making every run truly personal, enjoyable, and stress-free.
Stay Motivated
A clear goal keeps you focused and inspired, helping you stay motivated. Each challenge gives you purpose, drive, and determination to keep moving forward every day.
Health Boost
Maintain and improve both physical and mental fitness through regular running. Every challenge strengthens your body, lifts your mood, reduces stress, and supports a healthier, balanced lifestyle.
Budget Friendly
No travel or accommodation costs, no hassle. Enjoy exciting running challenges from home, keeping it budget friendly while still gaining all the motivation, rewards, and satisfaction.
Eco-Conscious
Less travel means a lower carbon footprint, helping protect the planet. Run locally, reduce emissions, and make a positive impact while achieving your personal fitness goals.
Fun & Rewarding
Themed challenges and beautiful medals make fitness fun. Every run becomes exciting, engaging, and memorable—adding joy, motivation, and a sense of achievement to your journey.
WELCOME OFFER
Safe and Secure Payment
Shop with confidence through encrypted, reliable payment systems ensuring your details remain fully protected.
Fast Medal Delivery
Receive your hard-earned medals quickly with our efficient, dependable delivery service straight to your door.
Free Delivery
Enjoy free delivery on every order, adding extra value and convenience to your running experience.
Rewards for Shopping
Earn exciting rewards every time you shop, making your running journey more enjoyable and beneficial.
The Perfect Gift for Every Runner
Surprise the runner in your life with The Running Bug Gift Card! Whether they’re chasing a new PB or just starting their journey, this flexible gift lets them choose the gear, apparel, or accessories they love. Easy to buy, easy to use—give the gift of motivation and performance!
TRAINING PLANS
Get access to a wide selection of training plans, individually tailored to your needs. Become a member and you will also receive expert coaching advice, performance feedback and access to a running community that offers support, tips and motivation.
Hill training
Discover the benefits of running hills, highlighting improved running form and injury-prevention, increase strength and power, and enhanced speed.
Injury prevention
In this plan, we emphasize that recovery—not just hard training—is key to becoming a better, injury-free runner by covering essential recovery strategies.
Warm ups
Find out the four-step warm-up routine, including slow jog, dynamic stretches, running drills, and strides—that primes the body for faster running.
Race day advice
Race day tips: stick to familiar routines, warm up properly, arrive early, and aim for a negative split to finish strong and enjoy the result.
Testimonials
Read real experiences from our running community. Discover how our challenges inspire motivation, boost confidence, and create lasting memories. Honest testimonials showcase the positive impact running with us has on people worldwide.
I would highly recommend The Running Bug. The website is user-friendly. I have done a few virtual runs and it's always been easy to order and the medals have arrived on time.
Running Bug is fantastic. Lots of support and advice even a few laughs too. Medals are really well made and you don't have to wait very long for them to be delivered.
I was curious about the virtual race, having never done it before. It was good to do at my own pace. It was nice to get a medal for my achievement.
I had a truly wonderful and memorable experience taking part in my Remembrance Sunday run. The whole event was so well organized. The team were incredibly friendly and supportive