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May Day Mile

Original price was: £9.99.Current price is: £5.99.

You will receive 10 points for entering this challenge

RACE DETAILS

DATE: 2nd – 4th and 23rd – 25th May 2026
WHERE: Anywhere
HOW: Run, walk or jog
DISTANCES ACCEPTED: 1 mile

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May Day is a historic celebration going back to pagan heritage. It was a day of feasting and dancing throughout towns and villages across the UK. Back in the late 180s, May Day was a day in support of workers. Although the day only officially became a bank holiday in the UK in 1978.

At The Running Bug we’re celebrating May Day with a brand new virtual challenge. Participate in our May Day Mile challenge over the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Run, walk or jog 1 mile, anywhere at any pace on either Saturday, 3rd, Sunday, 4th or Monday, 5th May 2025.

MAY DAY MILE VIRTUAL CHALLENGE

Welcome to the May Day Mile, one of The Running Bug’s most popular virtual running challenges, designed to motivate runners of all abilities. Whether you’re taking your first steps into fitness, building confidence after a break, or adding a fun themed event to your training calendar, the May Day Mile is the perfect way to celebrate May with movement.

This inclusive one-mile challenge can be completed anywhere, anytime throughout May, giving you complete flexibility. Run it outdoors, walk it with family, jog it on the treadmill, or go for your fastest mile yet—it’s entirely up to you. Once you finish, you’ll earn the exclusive Union Jack May Day Mile medal, a bold, patriotic design that looks fantastic in any medal collection.

HOW THE MAY DAY MILE WORKS

Taking part is simple:

Sign up
Complete one mile (1.6 km) on Saturday, 2nd, Sunday, 3rd or Mont=day, 4th May or Saturday, 23rd, Sunday, 24th or Monday, 25th May 2026.
Record your run or walk using any fitness app, smartwatch, or treadmill display.
Upload your evidence directly using our secure submission form at Submit Your Evidence – The Running Bug
Receive your beautifully crafted May Day Mile medal in the post.

There are no strict time limits, no cut-off pace, and no pressure—just a fun, supportive challenge designed to get you moving.

A MEDAL WORTH RUNNING FOR

The May Day Mile medal is one of our most striking designs. Featuring the unmistakable Union Jack and bold May Day Mile branding, it is a celebration of early-summer energy and community spirit. The crisp colours and chunky finish make it a stand-out addition to any runner’s medal wall.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or brand new to virtual races, this medal is the perfect reward for your effort and dedication.

WHY TAKE PART IN THE MAY DAY MILE?

All participants will receive a beautiful white finishers medal for their achievement. This medal is made from aluminium and comes with a plain colour ribbon.

✔ Perfect for Beginners

A mile is a manageable distance for new runners, helping build confidence and consistency without the stress of a long race.

✔ Great for Experienced Runners

Use it as a speed test, warm-up challenge, or part of your monthly mileage.

✔ Flexible and Accessible

Complete your mile anywhere in the world, at any pace you choose.

✔ Motivation When You Need It

Signing up to a virtual challenge provides structure, purpose, and a welcome fitness boost at the start of summer.

✔ Beautiful Medal Rewards Your Effort

Enjoy the satisfaction of earning a high-quality, proudly British medal.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

All participants will receive a beautiful white finishers medal for their achievement. This medal is made from aluminium and comes with a plain colour ribbon.

SHARE YOUR MAY DAY MOMENT

Post your medal photos and running stories on social media using #MayDayMile and #TheRunningBug.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

All participants will receive a beautiful white finishers medal for their achievement. This medal is made from aluminium and comes with a plain colour ribbon.

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

After you complete your challenge, you will need to send us your evidence — and it couldn’t be simpler. You can 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 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! Your medal will be sent once we have received your evidence.

Delivery

All our medals are posted by Royal Mail postage once we have received and verified your evidence. We offer various postage options. If you have paid for a tracked postage, we can email the tracking reference number on request.

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. However, please contact us if you have not received your medal with 14 days of receiving confirmation that your medal has been posted. We will be able to offer a replacement medal or issue you a refund.

Charities and Fundraising

As well as providing incentives to stay fit and healthy, our virtual races can be a fantastic way to spread awareness and raise money for a worthy charity that’s close to your heart.

Charities tend to struggle these days with the cost of living, and especially when something out of the ordinary happens like COVID. The work they do is paramount in helping people manage with life-changing conditions or helping researching cures for diseases. This is why we encourage people to pick a charity which is close to their heart and support them by fundraising.

It’s easy to get started and signing up for one of our virtual challenges is the first step. Find a race here.

Once you have entered a race, then why not create a fundraising page with JustGiving or GoFundMe.

When you create your fundraising page, it’s a good idea to make it personal. Explain the reason you are raising money for your charity, give people some background about what your chosen charity does and tell people about what you are aiming to accomplish.

The next step would be to share. Social media platforms are still an excellent way to tell others about your fundraising. And don’t forget to ask friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor you.

Don’t forget to keep everybody up-to-date with your progress. Posting screenshots of your activities is a great way to let people know how you’re getting on. Posting a photo of your medal at the end of your challenge is also a great way to encourage others to either support you by donating or gives them the incentive to start their own fundraising.

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.

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.

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. Once you have completed your challenge, send us your evidence and we will send you a medal for your achievement.

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.

What happens after my challenge?

Once you have submitted your evidence, we will verify it, then post out a medal once the challenge has concluded, to the address provided when you made the booking. Medals for a UK-address are posted by Royal Mail.

Please allow extra time to receive your medal during holiday periods and take into account possible delays due to unprecedented circumstances such as pandemics or strike action.

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.

Community

We will be introducing a brand new community section where runners can interact, share their stories and achievements, participant in competitions and so much more. Stay tune for more information.

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May Day Mile

RACE DETAILS

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

MAY DAY MILE VIRTUAL CHALLENGE

HOW THE MAY DAY MILE WORKS

A MEDAL WORTH RUNNING FOR