Earth Day 2023

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Earth Day 2023

$14.88

You will receive 44.64 points when you enter this challenge

WHEN: 22nd and 23rd of April 2023

WHERE: Participant anywhere, even on a treadmill

HOW: Run, walk or jog

DISTANCES ACCEPTED: 1k, 5k, 10k, 10 miles, half marathon, full marathon, ultra

WHAT YOU GET: Medal

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EARTH DAY CHALLENGE 2023

Date of Challenge: 22nd and 23rd April 2023

Ever since 1970, the 22nd of April has marked Earth Day. A chance to do something positive by supporting a charity or building awareness. There are different ways to support this campaign like clean up platic around the neighbourhood, reduce, reuse and recycle, or even plant a tree. We can all make a difference to invest in our planet for many generations to come. So why not play your part by signing up for this wonderful virtual run? It’s a fantastic opportunity to raise money and support brilliant charities.

Earth Day happens every year on 22nd of April. It’s a chance for us to stand together and do something positive to try to help improve and invest in our planet. This makes it a great opportunity to enter this virtual run.

Compete this race as part of a charity event to raise money or simply sign up for this challenge for fun and to spread awareness. Either way, you’ll be playing your part in helping.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Run, walk or jog any distance, anywhere on either 22nd April (Earth Day) or 23rd April 2023.

Distances accepted: 1k, 5k, 10k, 10 miles, half marathon, full marathon, ultra. We also accept treadmill activities.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE EARTH DAY CHALLENGE?

Everybody who completes this challenge and submits their evidence will receive a beautiful white aluminum finishers medal with a plain coloured ribbon.

HOW DO I SEND MY EVIDENCE?

Upon completing our Earth Day virtual challenge, simply take a screenshot of your activity from your app. We accept screenshots of your activity from any exercise app such as Garmin, FitBit, Strava, Map My Run, and RunKeeper. You can also take a photo of your results from your exercise watch or treadmill display.

Submit your evidence using our secure submission form by clicking the button below.

After you have submitted your evidence, you should be taken to a confirmation page.

Click on our FAQs section if you have any more questions or send us a message through our Contact Us page.

When you’ve completed this challenge, why not share your achievement with other runners by posting your activity and photos on our social media channels. This is a great way to share your accomplishment and encourage others.

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THE BENEFITS OF ADULTS STAYING ACTIVE

As we get older, our bodies change. Our metabolism slows down as we age which leads to weight gain, fatigue or lack of energy, physical stiffness and general weakness. Bones lose density and can result in diagnosis of osteoporosis. The good news is we have a way to combat and slow down this from happening.

An active life is vital to stay fit and healthy. Vigorous activities, like running not only helps people with changing your mood and helps with mental health issues, but it can also improve body strength and balance. Running can also prevent or delay diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, or osteoporosis. There is also research to support running may improve cognitive function (how the way the brain works).

As well as providing an incentive to stay fit and healthy, our virtual challenges are a fantastic way to raise money for a worthy charity.

Charities tend to struggle, especially when something out of the ordinary happens like COVID. The work they do is in many cases, paramount in helping people manage with a condition or helping researching cures for diseases. This is why we encourage people to pick a charity which is close to your 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. We have a vast amount of different challenges from 5k to marathon races. We even have “any distance” challenges which are perfect if you want to set your own target. See our latest runs here.

Once you have decided which race you like, then why not use a website like JustGiving or GoFundMe.

When you create your fundraising page, it’s a good idea to make it personal. Explan 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.

Once you have created your fundraising page, then you’d be ready to share. Social media platforms are still an excellent way to promote your fundraising.

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 they the incentive to start their own fundraising.

At The Running Bug, we are always more than happy to help with your fundraising. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Gift Cards are Here!

Gifts Cards are perfect for those who love running, but are difficult to buy for. Our Gift Cards come in £10, £25, £50 or £100 amounts and there are no expire date on when to use them.

You can also check your Gift Card balance so you know how much you have left on your card. Click here to check your balance.

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 atach 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 post out a medal after the challenge has completed, to the address provided when you originally booked this challenge. Medals for a UK-address are posted by Royal Mail either by 1st or 2nd class delivery, depending on which postage option you selected at checkout.

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

The medal for this virtual challenge is made from solid, white aluminium material with digital colour printing and a plain colour ribbon. Photos of our medals are usually on our product pages.

Should you have any further questions, please see our 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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