10 DAYS OF 5K CHALLENGE
This October, take on a challenge that means more than miles.
The 10 Days of 5K Challenge is a special Running Bug virtual challenge created to support Cancer Research UK, raise money for life-saving cancer research and help spread awareness of cancer.
Complete 5K on 10 different days during October. You can run, jog or walk your 5K wherever suits you — around your local streets, at the park, on a treadmill or even while you’re away.
Every kilometre represents something bigger.
Every entry helps us support an organisation working to beat cancer.
And every person who takes part helps us spread the message even further. 💙🎗️
RUNNING FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
This challenge is particularly important to us at The Running Bug.
During October, Andrew, owner of The Running Bug, will personally be taking part in Stand Up To Cancer’s 10 Days of 5K Challenge, raising money for Cancer Research UK through his own Giving Page.
Rather than taking on the challenge alone, we wanted to invite the entire Running Bug community to get involved.
Whether cancer has affected you personally, someone in your family, a friend or somebody you know, this is an opportunity for us to come together as a running community and do something positive.
💙 PROFITS DONATED TO CANCER RESEARCH UK
Profits from this virtual race will be donated to Cancer Research UK through Andrew’s Giving Page.
You can also make an additional donation directly to Andrew’s fundraising page if you would like to support his personal 10 Days of 5K challenge:
👉 Andrew’s Cancer Research UK Giving Page:
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/andrews-giving-page-55238456761
Every donation, every share and every 5K can help make a difference.
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Your challenge is simple:
🏃 Complete 5K on 10 different days during October
You can:
✅ Run
✅ Jog
✅ Walk
✅ Complete your challenge outdoors or on a treadmill
✅ Choose your own routes
✅ Complete your 5Ks at your own pace
You don’t need to be the fastest runner.
You don’t need to race against anybody else.
This challenge is about commitment, raising awareness and coming together for an important cause.
Complete your ten 5Ks, submit your evidence to The Running Bug and celebrate an achievement that means so much more than the medal at the finish.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
Everyone who enters and completes the 10 Days of 5K Challenge will receive:
🏅 PREMIUM FINISHER MEDAL
A specially designed 10 Days of 5K Challenge premium medal, created around the cancer-awareness theme.
A powerful reminder of the 50 kilometres you completed and the cause you supported along the way.
🎖️ EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL ACHIEVEMENT BADGE
Have an account with The Running Bug?
Once your challenge has been completed and approved, you’ll also be able to earn an exclusive 10 Days of 5K digital achievement badge for your Runner’s Dashboard.
Build your collection of Running Bug achievements, earn recognition for your challenges and watch your Runner’s Dashboard grow as you complete more events.
Don’t have an account yet?
Creating a Running Bug account is completely FREE.
👉 Create yours at https://the-running-bug.com/my-account
WHY JOIN THE 10 DAYS OF 5K CHALLENGE?
There are plenty of reasons to take part — but this challenge is about something bigger than simply adding another medal to your collection.
🎗️ SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH
Profits from race entries will be donated to Cancer Research UK through Andrew’s Giving Page, helping turn your challenge into a contribution towards an incredibly important cause.
💙 HELP SPREAD AWARENESS
Every time you share one of your 5Ks, talk about the challenge or show somebody your medal, you are helping to start conversations and raise awareness.
🏃 GIVE YOURSELF A GOAL
Ten 5Ks gives you something positive to work towards throughout October.
Whether you are an experienced runner or someone looking for a reason to get moving, the challenge can help provide motivation and accountability.
🤝 BE PART OF SOMETHING TOGETHER
Andrew will be completing the challenge himself through Stand Up To Cancer, and we would love as many members of The Running Bug community as possible to join him.
Imagine runners across the country completing their 5Ks knowing that thousands of individual steps are all supporting the same cause.
🏅 EARN SOMETHING YOU CAN BE PROUD OF
At the end of your challenge, you’ll have completed an incredible 50 kilometres across your ten 5Ks.
Your premium medal and digital achievement badge will represent far more than distance — they’ll represent your commitment to a cause that affects millions of people and families.
SHARE YOUR 10 DAYS OF 5K JOURNEY WITH US
We don’t just want to see your final medal photo.
We want to follow your journey from 5K #1 all the way to 5K #10!
Share your:
🏃 Running and walking selfies
📱 Activity screenshots
⌚ Running watch results
🗺️ Favourite 5K routes
🎗️ Cancer-awareness photos
💪 Tough days and personal victories
🏅 Finisher medal photographs
🎉 Your final 10th 5K celebration
Tell people why you’re taking part.
Your story could encourage someone else to join the challenge, make a donation or simply get moving.
FOLLOW & TAG THE RUNNING BUG
📘 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningBug1
📸 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_runningbug/
🏃 Strava Club:
https://www.strava.com/clubs/715395
And remember to tag The Running Bug in your posts so we can celebrate your achievement with you.
USE THE HASHTAGS:
#10DaysOf5K
#10DaysOf5KChallenge
#StandUpToCancer
#CancerResearchUK
#TheRunningBug
Your photograph or story could even be featured across The Running Bug social media pages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Visit our FAQs section for detailed answers.
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