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 participant, 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?

From time to time, 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.

Do you accept entries outside the UK?

Yes we do. However, please be aware that non-UK entries incur a higher charge to cover extra administrative and postage costs. If a non-UK resident purchases a UK entry, The Running Bug reserves the right to refuse entry.

Happy Run 2023

From The Running Bug

Monday 20th March 2023 Past event

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£10.00 · 1 race

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

Event summary

Join The Running Bug for the exhilarating Happy Run 2023 on Monday, March 20th, 2023! This virtual challenge coincides with International Happiness Day, celebrating the joy and importance of happiness in our lives. Participants can run, walk, or jog any distance they choose, with options ranging from 1k to a full marathon, including 5k, 10k, 10 miles, and half marathon distances. Whether you prefer to hit the pavement or the treadmill, this event offers a unique opportunity to get moving while earning a stunning white aluminium finisher's medal.

After completing your challenge, simply upload a screenshot of your activity on The Running Bug's secure submission form, and your medal will be on its way to you within 10 working days! This event welcomes participants from around the globe, with additional charges for international postage. Don't miss out on this joyful celebration of fitness and happiness—mark your calendars for March 20th and get ready to run for a medal!

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£10.00

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Organiser's description

HAPPY RUN 2023
Date of Challenge: 20th March 2023
Following the success of last year’s Happy Day Run, we are delighted to announce our Happy Run virtual challenge is back. Another chance for you to run for a medal.

Monday, 20th March is International Happiness Day, celebrated around the world to remind people the importance of happiness in their lives.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Run, walk or jog any distance on 20th March 2023.

DISTANCES ACCEPTED: 1k, 5k, 10k, 10 miles, 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! Your medal should arrive within 10 working days.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We do accept entries from overseas participants.However, please note that there is an extra charge to cover postage costs and can be selected at checkout. 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.