What Is a Virtual Challenge or Virtual Race?

Run Life Challenges and Races are designed for all ages, all fitness levels, and all locations. No travel is required — you can complete your challenge from anywhere, on your own schedule. 

 

Each challenge and race features its own unique theme, distance goal, rules, and race package. Depending on the event, your package may include a Finisher’s Medal, shirt or tank top, fun fitness gear and swag (hat, neck gaiter, backpack, etc), shipped directly to your door. U.S. shipping is always included with your entry fee.

 

Our Virtual Races usually take place over 1-3 days, such as our annual Virtual Turkey Trot. Our Virtual Challenges are usually 3-12 months long, such as our 2026 Challenge, which is 2,026 miles in 2026.

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Permitted Activities

Most challenges and races can be completed by running, walking, hiking, treadmill, elliptical, or stair climber. Many events also offer additional divisions for biking, swimming, rowing, skiing, sports, or other activities. Please review each event page for the specific activities allowed.

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Tracking Your Progress

Participants can track and submit miles in two ways:

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RaceJoy App:
Use the RaceJoy App to GPS track your activities and automatically sync your miles to the live leaderboard.

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Manual Entry:
You may also track your activity using your favorite GPS app or device, such as Garmin, Strava, Apple Watch, or Fitbit, and manually enter your miles on the RunSignUp leaderboard.

Leaderboard rankings are based on total distance, not pace. As you progress, you may unlock digital milestone awards, upload photos, and have the opportunity to be featured on our social media pages.

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Once you complete the challenge, your leaderboard ranking is finalized. Your finisher’s medal and race gear will be mailed to you according to the event’s shipping schedule. You can also download and print your official Finisher’s Certificate.

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International participants are welcome. Additional international shipping fees apply.

 

To stay updated on upcoming events and receive exclusive discounts, join our mailing list. We typically host approximately 4-5 challenges and races per year.

 

What is a Team Division & How does it work?

Team Divisions are available for select challenges, typically our multi-month events.

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When you register, you can either create or join a team. Participating as a team means working together to reach one shared mileage goal. Instead of each person completing the full distance alone (Solo Division), teammates “share the miles,” with every participant’s logged activity adding to the team’s total progress. Team divisions are SUPER FUN for families, friend groups, run clubs, and businesses looking for team building activities.

 

Since it's a virtual challenge, teammates can live in different cities, states or even countries!

 

Each team member may register individually and will receive their own race package in the mail.

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Can I change divisions?

Yes. You may switch divisions (Solo to Team or Team to Solo) at any time during a challenge at no additional charge.

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To request a division change, please email us at info@runlifellc.com.

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Can I walk? 

Absolutely. Walking is welcome in all Run Life events

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Most challenges can be completed by running, jogging, walking, hiking, treadmill, elliptical, or stair climber. Some events may also allow cycling, swimming, rowing, snowshoeing, or sports such as tennis, basketball, or baseball. Please check the specific event page for approved activities.

 

How do I log my miles? 

There are two ways to submit your miles to the live leaderboard.

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1. RaceJoy Syncing Option

Download the RaceJoy App and use it to GPS track your activities (running, walking, biking). Your completed activity results will automatically upload to the live leaderboard.

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2. Manual Entry Option

When you register, a RunSignUp profile is automatically created for you. Once the event begins, you'll receive an email with the direct link to the LEADERBOARD. You can also visit the event webpage for the link as well.

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From there, select the "Submit Virtual Results" button at the top of the Leaderboard and enter your activity type, distance, and time. You may also upload photos with your results. Your progress will then update on the leaderboard.

 

When do I receive my challenge package? 

Event packages with your Finisher's Medal & Goods are shipped out towards the middle or end of each challenge. Each challenge has a different shipping date, but all the packages for each challenge are shipped together at one time BEFORE the end of the event.

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Is shipping included? International shipping? 

Yes, shipping is included for all USA destinations, including Alaska and Hawaii. If you live internationally, there is an additional $25-$29 shipping fee, depending on where you live. 

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What about cheaters? 

We are proud to have very few issues with cheating in our challenges. However, we do monitor mileage submissions to help ensure fairness and accuracy.

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If a submission appears questionable, we may contact the participant and request verification through data files from their GPS app, watch, or fitness device.

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How big are the medals? 

All of our medals are at least 3" in diameter and come with full color sublimated ribbons. They are all unique, gorgeous and well earned! 

 

Do you offer Group Discounts?

Yes, please email info@runlifellc.com with your group size and event you'd like to participate in.

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Any unanswered questions? Please email info@runlifellc.com and we'll respond typically within 1 day.