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International Friendship 5K

£17.99

You will receive 34 points for entering this challenge

RACE DETAILS

  • DATE: 30th July
  • WHERE: Anywhere
  • HOW: Run, walk or jog
  • DISTANCES ACCEPTED: 5k

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INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP 5K – RUN TOGETHER. CELEBRATE FRIENDSHIP

Celebrate connection, positivity, and movement with the International Friendship 5K, a fun and inclusive virtual 5K run created to mark International Friendship Day on 30th July. This feel-good virtual race is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities who want to celebrate friendship while staying active.

Whether you’re completing your first 5K, running with friends, or taking part solo in spirit, the International Friendship 5K is all about bringing people together through running. It’s an uplifting challenge designed to celebrate unity, inclusion, and community—one step at a time.

The International Friendship 5K is fully virtual, meaning you can complete your run wherever suits you best. Take on your favourite local route, run with a friend, explore somewhere new, or complete your 5K on a treadmill at home. There are no strict race dates or cut-off times—simply complete your 5K, upload your evidence, and enjoy your achievement.

WHY SIGN UP FOR THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP 5K VIRTUAL RACE?

  • Celebrate International Friendship Day through running

  • A positive, community-focused virtual 5K challenge

  • Suitable for beginners, runners, and walkers of all abilities

  • Flexible, accessible, and location-free

  • A meaningful medal celebrating friendship and connection

HOW THE FRIENDSHIP 5K VIRTUAL RACE WORKS

  • Sign up for the International Friendship 5K.

  • Complete your virtual 5K run at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.

  • Upload your run or walk evidence via your account.

  • Receive your International Friendship 5K medal in the post and celebrate your achievement.

Ready to run, connect, and celebrate friendship?
Join the International Friendship 5K virtual run today and enjoy a challenge that motivates you, celebrates togetherness, and rewards you with a medal that represents unity and global friendship.

SHARE YOUR FRIENDSHIP CELEBRATIONS

After completing your virtual 5K, share the love!
Post your medal photos, running selfies, and friendship stories on social media using
#InternationalFriendship5K and #TheRunningBug.

Your run could inspire others to lace up, reach out, and celebrate friendship through movement.

Got A Question?

If you have a question, then our FAQs section is a great place to start. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Send us a message through our Contact Us page.

Evidence

It is quick and easy to send your evidence to us after your race. Either take a photo of your watch or treadmill display showing your run statistics, or capture a screenshot of your completed activity from your running or fitness app.

Complete your details and upload your activity image onto our secure submission form.

You’ll receive email confirmation that we have received your evidence. And that’s all there is to it! 

Delivery

All medals are posted by either first or second class tracked postage using Royal Mail. The tracking reference number will be on the confirmation email when medals are sent. You can track the progress of your medal delivery at Track your Item | Royal Mail Group Ltd

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Postage is FREE shipping of medals in the United Kingdom on orders over £40.00.

We accept entries from overseas. However, postage charges incur an extra cost for entries outside the UK. There may also be extra import duty charges and customs taxes depending on your country. You are reliable to pay such charges. The Running Bug is unable to advise on these charges as they differ from country to country. We recommend you contact your local tax office.

Whilst we make every effort to post your medals out as quickly as possible, we cannot be responsible for any delays or missing items once we have posted your medals. The Running Bug is unable to take any responsibility for loss or damage during transit of your medals. However, please contact us if you have not received your medal within 7 days of receiving the confirmation email. Depending on stock levels, we may be able to send a replacement medal or issue you a refund. 

Photo Reviews

Photo reviews give our community to share real running photos and get rewarded. This is a great way to stay motivated and inspire others. Here’s how to take advantage.

When you have signed into your account, go to the race you entered on our website and click on the PHOTO REVIEWS tab. You can upload your photo there and leave a comment if you wish. You will then receive an email with a coupon code that entitles you to a discount on your next race.

The more photos you share, the bigger reward:

  • 📸 1 Photo Review = 10% OFF your next race entry

  • 📸📸 2 Photo Reviews = 25% OFF

  • 📸📸📸 3 Photo Reviews = 50% OFF

  • 📸📸📸📸 4 Photo Reviews = 75% OFF

  • 📸📸📸📸📸 5 Photo Reviews = A FREE RACE ENTRY!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this virtual challenge work?

A virtual challenge is done on a particular date or dates and sometimes at a specified distance. You can run, jog or walk, as fast or as slow as you like, anywhere you want. You’re in complete control. All participants will receive a medal. You can send your evidence after you have finished your challenge. Please contact us if you need more information about how virtual races work.  

Can I still enter this challenge if I don't live in the UK?

Yes you can. However, please note that there may be increased postage charge as medals are sent at Royal Mail’s international rates. 

There may also be extra import duty and custom taxes depending on your country. The Running Bug is unable to advise on these charges as there differ from country to country. We recommend you contact your local tax office. 

Where do I send my evidence for this challenge?

Complete and attach your evidence to our secure submission form on our Submit Your Evidence page. You can take a screenshot of your activity from any running, walking or exercise app and attach it onto the form. We also accept camera photos of treadmill displays. 

Tell me about your medals

We have a variety of medals available from aluminium, acrylic to wooden and hybrid.

We also offer more expensive 3D, custom-shaped medals made from zinc alloy and gold-plated. These types of medals come with stylish, printed ribbons.

Photos of our medals are usually on our product pages.  

Should you have any further questions, please see our full FAQs section on our Contact Us page or use the contact form to get in touch with us. 

On behalf of everybody at The Running Bug, we thank you for your custom and hope you enjoy your virtual challenges.

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