What happens if I sign up for this challenge but then can't do it?

No problem. We understand that sometimes life gets in the way of your plans. If you find that you have signed up for one of our races then decide not to participate, we would be happy to defer your place onto another race at the same value. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds unless it is under special circumstances at the discretion of management.

How do I send you my evidence?

Submitting your evidence is really easy. Simply take a screenshot of your activity from your mobile and visit our secure submission form at https://the-running-bug.com/submit-your-evidence/ where you can upload your file. This will be emailed to us. We accept evidence from all activity apps including Strava, Garmin, Fitbit, etc. Once you have sent your evidence, you should be redirected to a confirmation page.

How long does it take to receive my medal?

Once your medal has been posted, you will receive another email to confirm. We aim to post your medals within 7 days of the conclusion of the event. All medals are sent second class by Royal Mail delivery. Medals sent to an address outside the UK can take longer. We do not take any responsibility for the loss or damage of medals in transit.

What happens if I don't receive my medal?

Sometimes items do get damaged or lost in the postal system. Unfortunately, we don’t have any control over this. However, we appreciate this can be frustrating and disappointing not receiving your medal. If in the event that you have not received a medal within 14 days after the event, please contact us with a photo of the damaged medal if appropriate and we will send a replacement medal for free. If in the event we do not have any replacement medals, we would be happy to transfer your place onto another race at no additional charges to you.

Brazilian Carnival 2024 Virtual Race

From The Running Bug

Friday 9th – Saturday 17th February 2024 Past event

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£10.00 · 1 race

1km, 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Join the excitement of the Brazilian Carnival 2024 Virtual Race, hosted by The Running Bug, from February 9th to February 17th, 2024! This vibrant event invites participants from around the globe to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Brazil while getting active. Whether you prefer to run, walk, or jog, you can choose your distance, with options ranging from 1K to ultra-marathon distances, all from the comfort of your own location.

As you embrace the spirit of the carnival, you'll also receive a stunning white aluminum finisher's medal, a perfect keepsake to commemorate your achievement. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of a global celebration that draws inspiration from the historic festivities of Rio de Janeiro, where the first carnival took place in 1723. Register now and be part of the fun, while supporting your health and fitness goals!

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28th Feb – 5th Mar 2025

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Individual Entry
Virtual

Friday 9th Feb 2024

£10.00

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Organiser's description

BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL 2024
Date of Challenge: From 9th February to 17th February 2024

The Brazilian Carnival is immensely important for Brazilians. It is a piece of their heritage.

The first carnival in Brazil was held in Rio de Janerio, and dates back to 1723. Masks for the costumes were originally brought over from Portuguese, and samba was introduced to carnival in 1917.

Rio de Janerio is the main venue of carnival, but it is celebrated across Brazil. Celebrations usually spread over a 5-day period, ending on Ash Wednesday.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Run, walk or jog any distance from the 9th until the 17th of February 2024. We also accept treadmill activities.

Distances accepted: 1k, 5k, 10k, 10miles, half marathon, full marathon, ultra. We also accept treadmill activities.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Receive a beautiful white aluminium finishers medal with a plain coloured ribbon

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!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We do accept entries from overseas participants. However, please note that is an extra charge to cover postage costs. There may also be extra import duty charges and customs taxes depending on your country. You are reliable to pay such charges. The Running Bug is unable to advise on these charges as they differ from country to country. We recommend you contact your local tax office.

In the event that a resident with a non-UK address purchases a standard UK entry, then we reserve the right to refuse the entry and refund in full.