The Gunpowder Plod – Virtual

From Every Mile Counts

Date Mon 26th October 2026
Time 00:01
Location Virtual Event
Price £25.00 - £39.00
Races 2 races
Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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The Gunpowder Plod – Virtual

Mon 26th October 2026

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Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling experience with The Gunpowder Plod – Virtual, hosted by Every Mile Counts! This exciting event takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026, and is part of the renowned Guy Fawkes Series. While this year's event is exclusively virtual due to a race location relocation, it opens up a world of possibilities for participants to join from anywhere in the globe.

You can choose your preferred distance, whether it's 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, or even Ultra, making it perfect for both walkers and runners! Plus, you can participate for FREE by joining the Every Mile Counts STRAVA Club, although paid entries will receive a coveted medal to commemorate your achievement. With a variety of themed medals available in the Guy Fawkes series, such as ‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’ and ‘The Rocket Run’, this virtual event promises to be an enjoyable and rewarding challenge. Don’t miss out on the fun and flexibility to run at your own pace and convenience on this exciting day!

The Gunpowder Plod – Virtual

Mon 26th October 2026

Two women in athletic gear with numbered race bibs stand outdoors. One is smiling with hands on hips, while the other looks at a phone. Both wear hydration packs and are dressed for cold weather. Snow is visible on the ground in the background.

A man running in a race through a muddy, wooded trail. He's wearing a blue hydration vest, black athletic clothing, and green gloves. He smiles and gives a thumbs-up with both hands. His race number, 133, is attached to his shorts.

Organiser's Description

The Gunpowder Plod is part of our Guy Fawkes Series:

Currently for 2026 the event is only available virtually. This is because we are relocating our race location, so for now it is only available virtually.

Run for FREE! – Join our STRAVA Club – Every Mile Counts and enter the event for free! But only paid entries receive a medal.

You chose the distance you want to run – 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon or Ultra.

Suitable for walkers or runners.

Other available medals in the Guy Fawkes series are:

‘The Fawkes Fiery Fling’
‘The Conspiracy Whirl’
‘Jumping Jack Flash’
‘Penny for the Guy’
‘The Bonfire Bash’
‘The Rocket Run’

Each of the events has it’s own webpage – see our race calendar.

Location: Virtually – anywhere in the world at a time to suit yourself, but preferably completed on the above days, although we will give all entries date flexibility to suit themselves.

Actual race days?
Not available as yet for 2026, only Virtual entries available.