Autumn Leaves Dash

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From The Running Bug

  • Date Wed 23rd September 2026 - Mon 21st December 2026
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price £15.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready to embrace the beauty of autumn with the Autumn Leaves Dash, a vibrant virtual running challenge hosted by The Running Bug! Kicking off on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and running until Monday, December 21, 2026, this event invites participants to celebrate the season by choosing their own distance—whether it's a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance.

As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisper, you can enjoy the freedom of running anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace. This challenge is perfect for everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes, and it encourages family participation as well! Complete your miles in one go or spread them out across multiple runs and earn a stunning autumn-themed medal to commemorate your achievement. With no cut-off times or travel required, the Autumn Leaves Dash is a fantastic opportunity to stay motivated and active while enjoying the magic of fall. Spots are open now, so don’t miss your chance to dash through the leaves in style! Sign up today and make this autumn truly memorable!

Autumn Leaves Dash

Wed 23rd September 2026 - Mon 21st December 2026

A medal with colorful autumn leaves and the words "Autumn Leaves Dash" hangs over a lake surrounded by fall trees. Text reads "Autumn Leaves Dash: A Virtual Running Challenge to Fall For! Sign Up Today.

Organiser's Description

🍁 Autumn Leaves Dash – A Virtual Running Challenge to Fall For! 🍁

As the air turns crisp and the leaves blaze in gold, amber and crimson, it’s time to lace up and chase the season.

Welcome to the Autumn Leaves Dash – a stunning virtual running challenge from The Running Bug, designed to keep you motivated, moving, and collecting an incredible bespoke medal along the way.

Whether you're strolling through crunchy woodland trails, powering along city pavements, or clocking up treadmill miles indoors, this challenge lets you embrace autumn your way.

🌟 Why You’ll Love the Autumn Leaves Dash

✔️ Run Anywhere, Anytime
✔️ Choose Your Distance
✔️ Stunning Autumn-Themed Medal
✔️ Perfect for All Abilities
✔️ Complete at Your Own Pace

This isn’t just another virtual race. It’s a celebration of the season — a reason to get outside, breathe deeply, and feel that satisfying crunch beneath your trainers.

🍂 Choose Your Distance

Whether you're just starting out or chasing a new PB, there's a distance to suit you:

5K
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon
Ultra Distance

Complete your miles in one go or split them across multiple runs — the choice is yours.

When you cross your finish line, you’ll earn a beautifully designed autumn-themed medal — bursting with seasonal colours and crafted to stand out in your medal collection.

This isn’t a generic finisher token. It’s a keepsake that celebrates your commitment, your miles, and your moment.

🍁 How It Works

Sign Up Online

Choose Your Distance

Complete Your Miles Anywhere

Submit Your Evidence

Receive Your Medal

No cut-off times. No travel. No pressure. Just pure autumn running joy.

🎯 Perfect For:

Runners building autumn consistency

Beginners looking for a motivating first challenge

Experienced athletes chasing seasonal goals

Families wanting a fun active challenge

Treadmill warriors

Charity fundraisers

🍂 Make This Autumn Count

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year to run. Cooler temperatures. Golden landscapes. That fresh seasonal energy.

The Autumn Leaves Dash gives you a goal to focus on before winter arrives — and a medal to prove you showed up.

Spots are open now.

Don’t let this season fall away.

👉 Sign up today and dash through the leaves in style!

What Happens After The Challenge?

Once you have completed your challenge, simply go to our website and upload a screenshot of your activity on our secure submission form https://the-running-bug.com/submit-your-evidence/

Once your evidence has been sent, you should be redirected to a confirmation page. Then that's it!

How Do Virtual Races Work?

Participating is simple:
- Register: Sign up for the this exclusive virtual challenge.

- Run, Jog, or Walk: Complete the race at your chosen location and pace.

- Submit Your Evidence: After completing the race, upload your activity data or a screenshot from your fitness tracker to our submission page.

- Receive Your Medal: Once we've verified your submission, we'll send your beautiful medal directly to your doorstep.

Races

  • Autumn Leaves Dash

    Wed 23rd September 2026 (08:00)

    £15.00

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