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.

Leap Year Virtual Challenge

From The Running Bug

Thursday 29th February 2024 Past event

00:01

£12.00 · 1 race

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

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate an extra day in 2024 with the Leap Year Virtual Challenge, organized by The Running Bug! On Thursday, February 29th, participants can join this exciting virtual race from anywhere in the world. Whether you prefer running, walking, or jogging, you have the freedom to choose your distance, with options ranging from 5k to 10 miles, half marathon, full marathon, and even ultra distances.

Not only will you enjoy the thrill of participating in a unique event, but you'll also be rewarded with a stunning white aluminium finishers medal to commemorate your achievement. Simply upload your activity evidence after completing your challenge, and let your accomplishment shine! This is a fantastic opportunity for all fitness enthusiasts to embrace this special occasion and push their limits. Don’t miss out on the chance to make this leap year unforgettable!

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Organiser's description

LEAP YEAR VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
Date of Challenge: 29th February 2024

It takes approximately 365.25 days for Earth to orbit the sun. It is the .25 every year which creates an extra day (known as a leap year) every four years.

To mark this occasion, we have arranged a virtual race for Thursday, 29th February.

You will be rewarded with a finishers medal for your achievement.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Run, walk or jog any distance, anywhere on 29th February 2024.

Distances accepted: 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!

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.