Game of Runs is a brand new virtual tournament in partnership with The Running Bug and DP Running Journals. This epic battle is a thrilling, month-long challenge where every mile counts. Whether you run, jog, or walk, you'll compete against others to climb the leaderboard, earn an epic custom medal, and unlock incredible prizes. Track your progress, push your limits, and finish the month with pride, rewards, and bragging rights.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: 1st to 30th September
Location: Anywhere. Run, walk, or jog in your neighbourhood, park, or on a treadmill
Distances Accepted: Any Distance. This is a tournament. The most miles recorded in one month will win and runner up prizes for 2nd and 2rd places.
Participation: Open to all ages and fitness levels
This is a unique battle of endurance like no other. The Game of Runs is a tournament that pushes your limits to the test.
From 1st to 30th of September, run walk or jog, any distance, anywhere.
During the month, keep track of all your miles or kilometres. The challenge will end on the 30th of September. All evidence MUST BE submitted on Thursday, 1st October before midnight.
Submit your evidence using our secure submission form at:
How to Submit Your Evidence For Your Race - The Running Bug
Once evidence is received, this will be verified and the winner will be announced on Friday, 2nd October.
A leaderboard will be available shortly after with all the results.
Every participant who completes the challenge will receive the stunning Game of Runs 3D custom-shaped medal, designed to symbolise:
The participant with the most miles logged in September will receive:
The winner of this challenge will receive a bespoke Game of Runs unisex t-shirt.
You will need to your t-shirt size before entering the Game of Runs tournament.
Please be aware the design of this t-shirt may vary
This isn't just another virtual challenge. This is a battle of endurance, consistency, and mindset.
Whether you're chasing a new PB, building a healthy habit, or simply looking for motivation, Game of Runs transforms every mile into a mission.
With a full month to accumulate distance, you control your pace, your strategy, and your outcome.
Competing in this epic challenge is no easy task. It is something to be proud of, especially if you end up finishing in the top 3 . This is an incredible accomplishment that will need celebrating.
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Max' Entrants
10Entries Close
30/09/2026Min' Age
18 yrsBy purchasing a place on one of our virtual races, you declare that you are medically fit to run and have consulted a medical practitioner if you have any underlying health conditions which may affect when involved in endurance activities. You run at your own risk and The Running Bug takes no responsibility for any injuries, accidents or any other incidents which occur during our virtual races.
We don't offer refunds unless a virtual race is cancelled. We do allow transfers to other virtual races of the same value only. Please contact us by email 7 days prior to the closing date of entries should you wish to transfer your entry. Any requests after such time will not be accepted.
The Running Bug reserves the right to cancel or change this race without prior notice.