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London 26.2 Miles

Original price was: £13.99.Current price is: £9.99.

You will receive 18 points for entering this challenge

RACE DETAILS

  • DATE: 1st January to 26th April
  • WHERE: Anywhere
  • HOW: Run, walk or jog
  • DISTANCES ACCEPTED: Full marathon

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London 26.2 Miles virtual marathon finisher medal featuring Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the London Eye โ€“ The Running Bug Virtual Race
London 26.2 Miles
£13.99 Original price was: £13.99.£9.99Current price is: £9.99.
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London 26.2 Miles virtual marathon finisher medal featuring Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the London Eye โ€“ The Running Bug Virtual Race
London 26.2 Miles
£13.99 Original price was: £13.99.£9.99Current price is: £9.99.

LONDON MARATHON VIRTUAL RACE – RUN 26.2 MILES ANYWHERE, ANYTIME

Take on the London Marathon Virtual Race โ€” a flexible 26.2-mile marathon challenge you can complete anytime, anywhere, on roads, trails, or a treadmill. Whether youโ€™re training for your first marathon or chasing a new personal best, this virtual race lets you run, walk, or jog at your own pace and earn a unique London-themed finisher medal that celebrates your achievement.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

When you sign up for the London Marathon Virtual Race, youโ€™ll get:

  • A high-quality London Marathon 26.2 Miles finisherโ€™s medal featuring Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye.

  • Reward points to use on future Running Bug virtual challenges.

  • Entry into the Running Bug virtual community, where you can share your marathon journey with fellow runners.

WHY JOIN THE LONDON MARATHON VIRTUAL RACE?

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Run the Marathon Distance Your Way

No crowds, no ballot, no pressure. Cover the iconic 26.2 miles (42.2 km) from any location โ€” your neighbourhood, local park, or treadmill โ€” and complete the challenge on your schedule.

๐ŸŒ Perfect for Every Runner

Open to all ages and fitness levels โ€” whether youโ€™re a seasoned marathon runner or new to long-distance running. Walkers and joggers welcome!

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Official Finisherโ€™s Medal

Complete the challenge and receive a beautiful London-inspired medal delivered straight to your door โ€” a keepsake for your running achievements.

๐Ÿ“† Flexible Challenge Timing

Choose when and where you complete your run within the challenge window โ€” no need to stick to race-day scheduling or travel logistics.

BENEFITS OF RUNNING A VIRTUAL MARATHON

  • Freedom to run anywhere โ€“ your pace, your place.

  • All abilities welcome โ€“ complete it over several runs or in one go.

  • Stay motivated โ€“ earn medals and rewards while tracking your progress.

  • No race day stress โ€“ just the satisfaction of finishing 26.2 miles.

  • Join a supportive community โ€“ thousands of runners across the UK share the same goal: to finish and feel proud.

Virtual challenges like this are a great way to stay fit, focused and inspired โ€” especially if youโ€™re building towards larger running goals.

SHARE YOUR MARATHON MOMENT

After crossing your virtual finish line, celebrate your success!
Post your medal photos and running stories on social media using #LondonMarathonVirtualRace and #TheRunningBug.
Youโ€™ll inspire others to take on their own 26.2-mile adventure!

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.ย 

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.

Youโ€™ll receive email confirmation that we have received your evidence. And thatโ€™s all there is to it!ย 

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 ยฃ40.00.

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 7ย days of receiving the confirmation email. Depending on stock levels, we may be able to send a replacement medal or issue you a refund.ย 

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 Bugโ€™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:

  • ๐Ÿ“ธ 1 Photo Review = 10% OFF your next race entry

  • ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ 2 Photo Reviews = 25% OFF

  • ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ 3 Photo Reviews = 50% OFF

  • ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ 4 Photo Reviews = 75% OFF

  • ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ“ธ 5 Photo Reviews = A FREE RACE ENTRY!

FREE MEDAL DELIVERY

Spend ยฃ40.00 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 ยฃ10 to ยฃ100. 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.ย ย 

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.ย 

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.ย 

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.ย 

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.ย ย 

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.ย 

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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