Original Race Period: April 1 – 30
*** Medals Are Still Available! ***
Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Organization for Autism Research

Regular Price: $29
Club VS Member Price: $24
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About this Virtual Run: Join the the Virtual Slides virtual 5k/10k/Half Marathon and run or walk whenever and wherever you want to support a charity that uses autism research to address the challenges of autism. All participants will receive a one-of-a-kind, fully functional, 4″ slide puzzle medal – How fast can you solve this classic game?

But wait, there’s more! 10 lucky participants will find the word “WINNER!” engraved beneath the center piece of their puzzle, making them each the winner of a Virtual Strides medal hanger and a $50 Gift Card! Winning medals will be randomly distributed to Virtual Slides virtual run participants throughout the race period. For complete contest rules and details, please read the Official Rules.

Found a winning medal? Fill out The Virtual Slides Prize Claim Form by 11:59 p.m. EST on May 31, 2020 in order to claim your prize.

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Matching Shirts: Add an “It’s A RUNderful day” shirt to your registration for an additional $20 ($18 for Club VS Members). Shirts are available in orange and black adult sizes S-XXL:

About the Charity: The Organization for Autism Research (OAR)’s mission is the apply research to the challenges of autism. This charity strives to use science to address the social, educational, and treatment concerns of self-advocates, parents, autism professionals, and caregivers. The mission of “applying” research to answer questions of daily concern to those living with autism defines their goals and program objectives and shapes their budget.

In addition to funding research, OAR’s mission includes the requirements to:

• -Disseminate new and useful information to as many members of the autism community as possible, and
• -Direct all research and programs initiatives toward enhancing the quality of life for individuals with autism.

In simplest terms, applied autism research is “practical research that examines issues and challenges that children and adults with autism and their families face every day.”

A portion of the proceeds from this virtual race (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). For more information about this charity or to make a direct contribution, please visit ResearchAutism.org.

Original Race Period: NOW thru April 30
*** Medals Are Still Available! ***
Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Direct Relief

Regular Price: $30
Club VS Member Price: $25
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SHIPPING NOTE: Due to USPS Shipping Restrictions, all international and APO/FPO/DPO (military) orders will be shipped with empty hand sanitizer bottles!

SHIPPING DELAY: Due to the rushed nature of this event, we will not be able to ship orders containing Coronavirus Relief medals until mid-to-late April.

About this Virtual Run: We have been in business for five and a half years and have never received as many requests for a virtual race as we have for this one. Join the Coronavirus Relief virtual race and help us support a charity that is responding to the coronavirus pandemic by providing PPE to health workers, bolstering critical care capacity, and strengthening general medical support. You can run or walk anytime and anywhere you want to support the cause!

All participants will receive a 3D coronavirus molecule medal, featuring a toilet paper patterned ribbon, an attached silicone keychain containing a 1 fluid ounce bottle of hand sanitizer*, a “Wash your hands, ya filthy animal” button you can attach to your medal ribbon or proudly wear whenever you leave home, and a thermometer sticker you can use to take your temperature.

*Due to USPS shipping restrictions, hand sanitizer bottles will be only be included with orders shipping to USA mailing addresses. International (and military) orders will receive empty hand sanitizer bottles in their keychains.

And yes, that really is a bottle of “Virtual Strides” hand sanitizer you see. We wanted to include this with the medal but had so much trouble finding any, we commissioned a factory to make our own! It’s the real deal too: 75% alcohol, well above the CDC’s guideline of 60% or higher. Because we we were forced to produce THOUSANDS of these little bottles in order to get our hands on ANY, we have decided to sell them as add-ons for participants in this race as well. Additional bottles can be purchased for $4 each (limit 5 per registration), including shipping.

P.S. We are not looking to get rich selling hand sanitizer. We just really wanted to include it (for free) with these medals and would like to try to sell some of the extra thousands of bottles we bought to recoup some of the expense we incurred to get these and to help get it into the hands of those of you who may be unable to find it elsewhere.

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Matching  Shirts: Add a “Wash Your Hands,” a “You’re Too Close” or a “Stay Calm” shirt to your registration for an additional $20 ($18 for Club VS Members). Shirts are available in adult sizes S-XXL:

About the Charity: Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 90 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Direct Relief is:

• -Providing assistance in the form of personal protective equipment, or PPE, for health workers
• -Building an ICU medication model and mobilizing private resources to build a stockpile to assist with the anticipated spike in ICU patients
• -Boosting support to safety-net facilities to address existing chronic gaps that are likely to grow

A portion of the proceeds from this virtual race (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to Direct Relief. For more information about this charity or to make a direct contribution, please visit DirectRelief.org.