Run Your Race, Your Way
A virtual race lets you complete your miles on your schedule, wherever you choose.
Go solo or grab your favorite people, celebrate your finish, and feel good knowing a portion of your registration supports a meaningful cause.
Why Runners Love Virtual Races
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Run Anywhere
Complete your miles outside, on the treadmill, at the gym, or wherever you feel your best.
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Any Activity Counts
Running, walking, cycling, swimming - any distance-based activity counts towards your total mileage.
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Go at Your Own Pace
No start line pressure, no set schedule -just your miles, your goal, and your finish line.
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A Great Training Tool
Virtual races give you goals, structure, and accountability to keep your miles on track.
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Track Your Progress Easily
Log miles manually or upload from Strava, Fitbit, or Garmin - then track progress and the participant heat map on the recap page.
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Celebrate A Finish Line Moment
Your race package brings the finish line to you with race swag, a medal, and a reason to celebrate what you accomplished.
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Make Your Miles Mean More
Every finish feels even better knowing a portion of your registration helps give back.
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Share Your Accomplishment
Snap a photo, tag us on social, or send us your finish-line moment to be featured on the race recap page.
Earn Race Swag Worth Celebrating
Every finish line deserves something real to show for it. Gone For a Run virtual race packages come loaded with authentic swag that makes every mile feel meaningful - starting with a unique themed finisher medal perfect for collecting and displaying on your medal hanger, an authentic race bib to add to your BibFOLIO®, and exclusive race tees & tanks you'll actually want to wear. From milestone rewards to exclusive apparel, our race packages are built to celebrate every step of your running journey.
Virtual Races Are Perfect For:
• Themed race lovers who want unique medals, exclusive apparel, and great swag
• Friends & family who want to take on a challenge together, no matter where they live
• Anyone training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or distance challenge who wants extra accountability
• Experienced runners looking for fresh motivation to keep the miles interesting
• Beginner runners ready to experience the excitement of their very first race
Join a Community of 80,000+ Runners
Since 2015, we’ve been proud to be a leader in the virtual race community, bringing runners fun, flexible, and rewarding challenges they can complete on their own terms. Whether you are training for a new goal, staying motivated between race days, or simply looking for a fun reason to get moving, our virtual races make it easy to participate from anywhere. Join thousands of runners who have logged their miles, celebrated their accomplishments, and made each race uniquely their own.
Discover Our Virtual Races
Run it Forward
Every mile run through Gone For a Run is more than a personal achievement, it's a step forward for someone who needs it most.
Our mission has always been simple: use our passion for running to give back. And because of our incredible virtual race community, that mission has delivered in a big way. Together we have donated over $150,000 to charities across the country - and every single dollar came from runners just like you lacing up and getting it done.
From children's hospitals and disability organizations to veterans causes and community nonprofits, our runners have shown up race after race and made a real, measurable difference in people's lives. Every registration, every finish line crossed, every medal earned has been part of something much bigger than the run itself.
This is what we call running it forward, the idea that your miles have meaning beyond the distance. When you sign up for a Gone For a Run virtual race, a percentage of your registration goes directly to that race's designated charity. No extra steps. No separate donation required. You just run, and good things happen.
We are endlessly proud of this community. You show up. You put in the miles. You cross the finish line. And because of you, over $150,000 has gone to causes that are changing lives across the country.
Run your race. Earn your medal. Change a life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A virtual race is a flexible race that you can complete from any location. You choose where and when to run the miles, complete the distance on your schedule, and submit your results online.
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No. You choose how to complete the distance at your own pace. Virtual races are great for beginners, experienced runners, fitness groups, and runners looking for a rewarding training tool.
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Yes. Virtual races are a great training tool because they give you a goal to work toward, help keep you accountable, and make everyday miles feel more exciting.
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You can complete your miles through any movement that works for you, including but not limited to running, swimming, cycling, hiking, walking. If you are moving, you are racing. The goal is to complete the race distance at your pace, fitness level, and make the miles your own.
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You can complete a virtual race outside, on a treadmill, around your neighborhood, at a local park, or anywhere that works for you.
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Race packages may include items like a finisher medal, race bib, and race apparel, depending on the race you choose.
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Yes. For many Gone For a Run virtual races, a portion of the registration fee is donated to a designated charity, so your miles help support a meaningful cause.
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To log your miles, go to Enter Your Time on either the registration page or the race recap page. From there, you can enter your time manually or upload your activity from our partners, including Strava, Fitbit, and Garmin.
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Snap a photo with your medal or race swag, post it on social, and tag us. You can also send it to us for a chance to be featured on the race recap page.