The following virtual races are all SOLD OUT, but feel free to check out all the great medal designs and the charities we have featured in the past. Virtual races still open for registration can be found on the Featured Virtual Races page.
One Tough Mother Runner Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Family Lives On Foundation
Regular Price: $29
Club VS Member Price: $24 & Free Shipping
About this Virtual Run: In honor of Mother’s Day, this virtual run is dedicated to mothers everywhere. Whether you are a tough mother runner yourself or you want to run or walk in honor of one, all participants will receive a custom electronic race bib and this two sided ‘Rosie the Riveter’ wine stopper medal. Run or walk your 5k, 10k or half marathon whenever and wherever you want!
As always, medals will be shipped after you upload your results or at the end of the virtual race period, whichever comes first. Our race periods usually match calendar months, but we have extended this race period into May in order to include Mother’s Day.
About the Charity: There are more than two million children and teens in the United States grieving the deaths of their moms or dads. 1 in 20 children experience the death of a parent before the age of 16 – that’s one in every classroom, and two on every school bus. Family Lives On provides ongoing support tools to these children, who are at much greater risk for psychological and behavioral problems than their non-bereaved peers. The Foundation’s Tradition Program encourages the healthy emotional development of parentally-bereaved children and teens by providing annual opportunities for intentional remembering, creating a safe haven for grief, communication and celebration.
A portion of the proceeds from this virtual race (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to Family Lives On Foundation. For more information about this charity or to make a direct contribution, please visit FamilyLivesOn.org.
Seize the Day Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: CURE
Regular Price: $29
Club VS Member Price: $24 & Free Shipping
About this Virtual Run: Seize the day by running or walking your choice of either a 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon distance whenever and wherever you want! All registrants will receive a personalized electronic race bib and beautiful hot air balloon medal. The medal is partially translucent and more than 5″ tall!
The purple glitter letters on this medal are in honor of Purple Day, which is on March 26th annually. Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. Complete this virtual run anywhere and anytime you want, but be sure to wear purple on March 26th! Medals will be shipped after you upload your results or at the end of the virtual race period, whichever comes first.
About the Charity: Tireless in its efforts, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) won’t stop until a CURE is found for epilepsy. CURE is the leading nongovernmental agency fully committed to funding research in epilepsy. The organization was founded by Susan Axelrod and a small group of parents of children with epilepsy who were frustrated with their inability to protect their children from seizures and the side effects of medications. Unwilling to sit back, they joined forces to spearhead the search for a cure.
Since its inception in 1998, CURE has been at the forefront of epilepsy research, raising more than $34 million to fund research and other initiatives that will lead the way to a cure for epilepsy. CURE funds grants for young and established investigators and has awarded more than 190 cutting-edge projects in 15 countries around the world to date. A portion of the proceeds from this virtual race (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to CURE. For more information about this charity or to make a direct contribution, please visit CUREepilepsy.org.
Piece By Piece Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Autism Speaks
Regular Price: $29
Club VS Member Price: $24 & Free Shipping
About this Virtual Run: Autism affects 1 in 68 children and is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the United States. There is no cure, but with continued research, there is hope to solve the puzzle, piece by piece. Support autism research and awareness by registering for the Piece By Piece virtual 5k/10k/Half Marathon. This is a virtual race, meaning you can run or walk whenever and wherever you want. All registrants will receive a personalized electronic race bib and a truly magnificent 4″ medal. The medal is heart-shaped locket with the missing puzzle piece hanging from the bottom, and the heart opens to reveal a special message on the inside. The hanging piece can be placed in the open spot in the heart, where it will be held in place by magnets to complete the puzzle.
But wait, there’s more! The inside of the medal features several butterflies, including a large red one at the bottom. In 10 of the medals, this large butterfly will be GOLD instead of red, and anyone who finds a GOLD butterfly inside their medal will win a Virtual Strides medal hanger and a $50 Gift Card!
As always, medals will be shipped after you upload your results or at the end of the virtual race period, whichever comes first. Medals containing GOLD butterflies will be randomly distributed to Piece By Piece virtual run participants throughout the race period. For complete contest rules and details, please read the Official Rules.
Found a Gold Butterfly? Fill out the Piece By Piece Prize Claim Form by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 31, 2016 in order to claim your prize!
About the Charity: Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. A portion of the proceeds from this virtual race (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to Autism Speaks. For more information about this charity or to make a direct contribution, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.
Make Some Noise Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation
About this Virtual Run: Make some noise for children’s cancer research by participating in the Make Some Noise virtual 5k/10k/Half Marathon. This virtual race can be completed anytime and anywhere, even indoors on a treadmill. All registrants will receive a custom, electronic race bib and this awesome 4″ record player medal. The record’s arm moves and the record spins! Race bibs are generated instantly and medals will be shipped to participants after they upload their results or at the end of the virtual race period, whichever comes first.
About the Charity: The Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation was established by a child with cancer with one purpose in mind: to fund pediatric cancer research. To that end, the foundation serves as a vehicle to secure private funding to distribute to research facilities and promote awareness through its fund raising activities. The designation of funds to various research facilities is cancer specific and based on the foundation’s annual evaluation of the latest research.
A portion of the proceeds from this virtual run (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation. To learn more about this organization or to make a direct contribution, please visit MakeNoise4Kids.org.
Run Free Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: National Mill Dog Rescue
About this Virtual Run: Help rescue and provide care for dogs from puppy mills by participating in the Run Free virtual 5k/10k/Half Marathon. This virtual run can be completed whenever and wherever you want. All registrants will receive a custom, electronic race bib and this adorable 4″ medal. As always, medals will be shipped to participants after they upload their results or at the end of the virtual race period, whichever comes first.
About the Charity: National Mill Dog Rescue has pledged to put an end to the cruelty of the puppy mill industry and has saved more than 10,000 dogs since being established in 2007. Through widespread informative efforts, NMDR hopes to educate the public to acquire their companion animals through reputable breeders or better yet, from shelters and rescue groups across the country.
A portion of the proceeds from this virtual run (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to National Mill Dog Rescue. To learn more about this organization or to make a direct contribution, please visit MillDogRescue.org.
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Cranio Care Bears Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Cranio Care Bears
About this Virtual Run: Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the sutures between plates of a newborn’s skull close prematurely, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull or facial bones to change from a normal, symmetrical appearance. Help raise awareness about craniosynostosis by participating in the Cranio Care Bears virtual 5k/10k/Half Marathon whenever and wherever you want. All registrants will receive a personalized race bib and a this adorable four-inch teddy bear medal. Medals will be shipped to participants after they upload their results or at the end of the virtual race period, whichever comes first.
About the Charity: The mission of Cranio Care Bears is to spread awareness, support & compassion through loving care packages to families of children facing surgery for craniosynostosis. Each care package includes items for the child and family to relieve the stress accompanying this very serious surgery. Cranio Care Bears also offers one on one support before, during and after surgery, and strives to bring awareness of craniosynostosis to families & the medical community for early detection.
A portion of the proceeds from this virtual run (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to Cranio Care Bears. For more information about this organization or to make a direct contribution, please visit CranioCareBears.org.
Cranio Care Bears Photos
Quest for the Golden Pearl Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Water.org
About this Virtual Run: Join the Quest for the Golden Pearl by running or walking a 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon whenever and wherever you want. Not only will all registrants receive a personalized race bib and a stunning, four-inch, 3D, shell-shaped medal that opens/closes and features a mermaid scene on the inside, but 10 of the medals will include a special GOLDEN PEARL. If the mermaid in your medal is holding a GOLDEN PEARL, you will win a Virtual Strides medal hanger and TWO (2) free entries into the Virtual Strides virtual race of your choice, a value of more than $100!
As always, medals will be shipped after you upload your results or at the end of the virtual race period, whichever comes first. Medals containing GOLDEN PEARLS will be randomly distributed to Quest for the Golden Pearl participants throughout the race period. For complete contest rules and details, please read the Official Rules.
Found a Golden Pearl? Fill out the Golden Pearl Prize Claim Form by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 30, 2015 in order to claim your prize!
About the Charity: Did you know that 1 in 9 people lack access to safe water and that a child dies of a water-related disease every minute? For more than twenty years, Water.org has positively transformed millions of lives around the world by providing access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, Water.org pioneers innovative, sustainable solutions to the global water crisis, giving women hope, children health and communities a future.
A portion of the proceeds from this virtual race (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to Water.org. For more information about this organization or to make a direct contribution, please visit water.org.
Quest for the Golden Pearl Photos
Guts To Glory Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
About this Virtual Run: It takes guts to achieve glory: Guts to begin your journey, guts to stay on course, and guts to persevere until you ultimately reach your goals, whatever they may be. Register for the Guts to Glory virtual charity run (5k/10k/Half Marathon) to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America this July. Run or walk whenever and wherever you want. All registrants will receive a personalized race bib, and we will mail you this inspirational 4″ finisher medal after you upload your results or at the end of the virtual race period, whichever comes first.
About the Charity: The mission of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. The foundation also offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and health-care professionals, and provides supportive services to help people cope with these chronic intestinal diseases. The CCFA receives no government funding and these programs are supported solely by contributions from the public.
A portion of the proceeds from this virtual run (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. For more information about this organization or to make a direct contribution, please visit CCFA.org.
Guts to Glory Photos
Aloha Run Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Breast Cancer Fund
About this Virtual Run: Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer? And did you know that only half of these cases can be tied to traditional risk factors like genetic inheritance, diet and reproductive history? More and more scientific evidence is linking breast cancer to the chemicals in our everyday environment—chemicals in our food, our products, our air and our water. Breast Cancer awareness may be at an all-time high, but it’s time to shift the conversation from awareness to prevention.
Support breast cancer prevention by participating the the Aloha Run virtual 5k/10k/Half Marathon this June. Run whenever you want, wherever you want, and with whomever you want. All registrants will receive a personalized race bib via email, and we’ll send you this cute 4″ medal after you upload your results (and a photo if you want to be included in our galleries) or when the virtual race period ends, whichever comes first.
About the Charity: Founded in 1992, the Breast Cancer Fund works to prevent breast cancer by eliminating our exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation linked to the disease. The Breast Cancer Fund is the only national organization focused solely on breast cancer prevention. The organization is part of a broad environmental, reproductive public health and justice movement and their unique mission serves as a mighty voice for breast cancer prevention.
A portion of the proceeds from this virtual run (at least $5 from each registration) will be donated to the Breast Cancer Fund. For more information about this organization or to make a direct contribution, please visit BreastCancerFund.org.
Aloha Run Photos
Earth Run Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: EarthShare
About this Virtual Run: In celebration of Earth Day, we are hosting the Earth Run virtual 5k/10k/Half Marathon during the month of April. You can run, walk or crawl your chosen distance whenever and wherever you want, anywhere on Planet Earth! We realize not everyone will be able to, but hopefully you can run in an area where you can appreciate nature and your surroundings.
After you finish your virtual run, upload your results and a photo (if you want to be included in our galleries) to our website. All participants will receive a personalized race bib via email before the race period begins, and we’ll mail you an awesome 4″ spinner medal after you upload your results or when the race period ends, whichever comes first. This virtual race is open to participants of all ages and abilities.
About the Charity: EarthShare is a national non-profit federation with more than 25 years of experience in supporting critical environmental causes. This organization has raised more than $300 million for programs that care for our air, land, water, wildlife and public health in your community, across the U.S. and around the world.
A portion of the proceeds from this virtual race (at least $4 from each registration) will be donated to EarthShare. For more information about this organization or to make a direct contribution, please visit EarthShare.org.
Earth Run Photos
Run Lucky Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: St. Baldrick’s Foundation
About this Virtual Run: Get lucky this March by participating in the Run Lucky virtual 5k/10k/Half Marathon. Run, walk or crawl your chosen distance whenever and wherever you want, even on a treadmill!
After you finish your virtual run, upload your results and a photo (if you want to be included in our galleries) to our website. All participants will receive a personalized race bib via email before the race period begins, and we’ll mail you an awesome 4″ medal after you upload your results or when the race period ends, whichever comes first. This virtual run is open to participants of all ages and abilities.
About the Charity: Worldwide, a child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes. More children are lost to cancer in the U.S. than any other disease. Since 2000, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation has hosted events each St. Patrick’s day where volunteers raise money for childhood cancer research and help spread awareness by shaving their heads. Since then, St. Baldrick’s has held almost 10,000 events and fundraisers, where nearly 500,000 participants have helped raise over $150 million for childhood cancer research.
Virtual Strides’ founder is already bald, but that doesn’t mean we can’t support St. Baldrick’s by making them our featured charity for March. A portion of the proceeds from this virtual run (at least $4 from each registration) will be donated to St. Baldrick’s to support childhood cancer research. For more information about St. Baldrick’s or how you can raise additional funds for this great organization, please visit stbaldricks.org.
Run Lucky Photos
I Heart Running Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: American Heart Association
About this Virtual Race: Your heart loves running. Do you? Profess your love for running (or walking!) by participating in the I Heart Running virtual race any time during the month of February. Run, walk or crawl your chosen distance wherever you want and with whomever you want – even on a treadmill!
After you finish your run, upload your results and a photo (if you want to be included in our galleries) to our website. All participants will receive a personalized race bib via email before the race period begins, and we’ll mail you an awesome 4″ medal after you upload your results or when the race period ends, whichever comes first. This virtual race is open to participants of all ages and abilities.
About the Charity: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, resulting in more than 600,000 deaths per year – that’s 1 in 4 deaths. A portion of the proceeds from this race (at least $4 from each registration) will be donated to the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, the organization now includes more than 22.5 million volunteers and supporters working tirelessly to eliminate these diseases. The AHA funds innovative research, fights for stronger public health policies, and provides lifesaving tools and information to save and improve lives.
Nationwide, the American Heart Association includes 144 local offices and nearly 2,700 employees. The organization’s mission is: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. For more information about the American Heart Association or to make a direct donation to the organization, please visit heart.org.
I Heart Running Photos
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2015 Resolution Run Virtual Run
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Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
To Benefit: Children International
About this Virtual Race: Ring in the new year by running for charity! Sign up for the Resolution Run and start 2015 off on the right foot… or the left, if you prefer. Run, walk or crawl your chosen distance when you want, where you want, and with whomever you want. When you’re done, upload your results and a photo (if you want to be included in our galleries) to our website. All registrants will receive a personalized race bib via email before the race period begins and we’ll mail you an awesome 4″ medal after the race period ends! This virtual race is open to participants of all ages and abilities.
About the Charity: A portion of the proceeds from this virtual race (at least $4 from each registration) will be donated to Children International. For more than 75 years, Children International has been providing critical assistance to children and families struggling in terrible poverty. Their centrally located community centers provide resources, programs and services that allow them to reduce the burden of poverty on impoverished children and youth, invest in their potential and provide them with opportunities to grow up healthy, educated and prepared to succeed and contribute to society. For more information about Children International or to sponsor a child of your own, please visit children.org.
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Be sure to check out our Previous Virtual Runs – Even though the original dates for these virtual races have passed, if we still have medals available, you can still register and help the causes!
