World Dog Day Charity Run logo with a happy cartoon dog, paw prints, and colourful text promoting a charity World Dog Day Charity Run Original price was: £12.99.Current price is: £9.99.
Chocolate 10K virtual challenge medal featuring a runner silhouette, chocolate-themed background and a red ribbon Chocolate 10k £11.99

Doggie Dash

£14.99

You will receive 28 points for entering this challenge

RACE DETAILS

  • DATE: 26th August
  • WHERE: Anywhere
  • HOW: Run, walk or jog
  • DISTANCES ACCEPTED: 1k, 5k, 10k, 10 miles, half or full marathon

In stock

ENTER 2 RACES AND GET THE 3RD HALF PRICE
Choose between whether you would like your medals posted to you before the date of the race or whether you want the medals posted after you have submitted your evidence
Product total
Options total
Grand total
Add to Cart
Doggie Dash virtual race medal—colorful paw-shaped logo with a running dog and paw prints for World Dog Day
Doggie Dash
£14.99
Entries close in:
Places are selling fast! Enter now to avoid disappointment
Doggie Dash virtual race medal—colorful paw-shaped logo with a running dog and paw prints for World Dog Day
Doggie Dash
£14.99

DOGGIE DASH VIRTUAL RACE

DATE OF THE CHALLENGE: 26TH AUGUST

Bring your best mate along (lead optional for treadmills!) and celebrate World Dog Day with the Doggie Dash virtual race. Run, walk or hike any distance, anywhere, anytime on 26 August 2026 (or the week around it if that suits you better). Log your activity, upload your evidence, and we’ll post your colourful paw-print medal to your door. It’s the happiest way to get active and support dogs that need a little extra love.

WHO IS IT FOR?

  • Dog owners who love a scenic walk or run

  • Runners building back fitness with a fun goal

  • Families looking for an active day out

  • Anyone who wants a feel-good challenge that supports pups

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE DOGGIE DASH VIRTUAL RACE

    • Celebrate World Dog Day while ticking off a fun fitness goal.

    • Any distance counts — from a 1-mile sniffari to a marathon-with-mutt.

    • Run or walk anywhere — parks, pavements, trails, treadmills or the beach.

    • Earn a limited-edition medal – a vibrant paw-shaped keepsake.

    • Support canine charities with optional donations or fundraising.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Run, walk or jog any distance, anywhere, anytime on the 26th of August – World Dog Day for the love of dogs. We also accept treadmill activities.

Once you have completed your challenge, upload a screenshot of your activity using our secure submission form here. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

All participants will receive a beautiful 3D zinc alloy custom shaped medal. The medal is in the shape of a paw print and features a dog running across the front.  

The medal allows comes with a matching  880mm x 25mm patterned ribbon with the text “I’ve Caught THE RUNNING BUG!” embedded on it.

 

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.

SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Whether you’re a seasoned runner trying to smash a PB or a beginner looking for motivation to stay fit and healthy, completing a virtual race is a massive achievement. Sharing your activities, photos and the story behind your run on social media platforms is a great way to keep yourself motivated and encourages others. 

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

Red delivery van driving quickly to make express parcel deliveries

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!

1000029922 (1)

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.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

SKU: RB-DDA01 Categories: , , Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

OTHER RACES YOU MIGHT LIKE