International Women’s Day Run

£13.99

You will receive 26 points for entering this challenge

RACE DETAILS

DATE: 8th March
WHERE: Anywhere
HOW: Run, walk or jog
DISTANCES ACCEPTED: Any distance

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY RUN

Celebrate, participate and make it yours on 8 March

Join us for the International Women’s Day Run, a meaningful and inclusive virtual challenge designed to celebrate women’s strength, unity and achievement. Wherever you are in the world, walk, jog or run your chosen distance on Sunday 8 March 2026 and earn a commemorative medal while raising awareness for gender equality.

Lace up for 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, on your favourite local route or treadmill, and join thousands of runners worldwide to raise awareness for gender equality and support women and girls everywhere.

WHY JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY RUN?

Flexible & inclusive: Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker or somewhere in between, this virtual run gives you the freedom to take part at your own pace, wherever you are.
Join a global movement: 8 March is internationally recognised as International Women’s Day — by taking part, you join thousands across the globe in a symbolic act of support, awareness and empowerment.
Commemorative medal included: Each finisher receives a beautifully designed medal, making your participation tangible and memorable.
Raise awareness (or funds): Your run can become more than a personal challenge—use it to highlight causes you care about or to fundraise in support of women’s rights and gender equality.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Visit our challenge page and enter the event.
On or around 8 March, run, walk or jog your chosen distance wherever you like. Treadmill efforts are valid too.
Capture your proof of completion. A screenshot from your fitness app or a photo of your treadmill display works perfectly.
Head to our “Submit Your Evidence” page, upload your proof, and complete the form. You’ll receive an on-screen confirmation.
Sit back and wait for your medal to arrive in the post. Celebrate your achievement.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

All participants will receive a beautiful, durable zinc alloy medal with coloured enamel infill and gold-tone metal accents.

The face features a purple enamel field with an illustration of three women running left to right.

Text on the medal reads, “INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY” with “8 MARCH” beneath.

The medal includes a stylish, colourful ribbon that has “I’ve Caught THE RUNNING BUG!” embedded on it.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Runners, walkers and joggers of all abilities looking for a meaningful goal
Anyone wanting to mark International Women’s Day with an active challenge
Supporters of women’s rights and equality seeking a fun way to participate
Virtual race fans who enjoy the flexibility of racing from anywhere

SHARE YOUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY RUN

After completing your virtual run, take a moment to celebrate your strength and achievement!
Share your International Women’s Day Run medal photos and inspiring stories on social media using #IWDRun and #TheRunningBug.
Your post could encourage other women and supporters to join the movement and honour this empowering day!

We look forward to seeing you cross the virtual finish line. Run for change, run for empowerment, and together we’ll celebrate women everywhere.

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

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.

Rewards

At The Running Bug, we know how difficult it can be to stay motivated, especially during winter months or when we lead such busy lives. Since there are so many advantages of running, both mentally and physically, we try our best to reward our runners to keep them motivated.

15% OFF FOR NEW RUNNERS

If you are new to The Running Bug, open an account with us and you will receive 15% off your first race entry. Create an account by clicking here.

10% OFF FOR SIGNING UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

As a thank you for joining our newsletter, we give all our subscribers 10% off their race entries. A subscriber receives regular updates on news, are the first to know about new virtual races and so much more.

BUY 2 AND GET THE 3RD HALF PRICE

The Running Bug’s Buy 2, Get the 3rd at Half Price deal lets you mix and match any virtual race entries and receive 50% off the third one when you purchase two races. This is a great way to help you save money while taking on more running goals and earning medals along the way.

POINTS AND REWARDS

Registered customers can earn points every time they enter a race with The Running Bug. Build enough points, then these can be used towards a virtual race. Find out more about our Points and Rewards here.

PHOTO REVIEWS

Photo reviews let our community share real running photos. This is a great way to stay motivated and inspire others. So what better way to reward you for your achievements.

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!

FREE MEDAL DELIVERY

Spend £40.00 or more on race entries with us, and we will send you your medals free or charge.

GIFT CARDS

Our Gift Cards are a fantastic way to keep your running friends and family active. Our gift cards are available from £10 to £100. Order them from here.

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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