Race The Machine Running Challenge 2024
From Race The Machine
- Date Mon 1st January 2024 - Tue 31st December 2024
- Time 00:00
- Location Virtual Event
- Price £16.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Sprint, 10 Mile, Half Marathon
Event summary
This year-long challenge encourages you to outpace a virtual "Machine" and earn points based on your performance. With personalized targets and a focus on sustainability, this event is about more than just racing—it's about community and achievement! Join the Race The Machine Buff Club by completing four races and wear your recycled-bottle snood with pride. Whether you prefer local streets, a treadmill, or another race, the flexibility of this challenge ensures you can fit it into your schedule. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this innovative running experience!
Race The Machine Running Challenge 2024
Mon 1st January 2024 - Tue 31st December 2024
![A man in a red shirt and black shorts is running a race, wearing a race bib numbered 2610. He is in an outdoor setting with some greenery and other runners visible in the background. A metal barrier separates the runners from the spectators.](https://images.uk.findarace.com/production/organisers/1599289/gallery/357505250_17907172808792681_3682433735319468272_n.jpg?w=1600&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1726815165&s=8e4d984871c7bfd2a456a2d6a013e8aa)
![A group of people in athletic wear pose outdoors, holding drinks and smiling at the camera. They stand on grassy ground in front of a historic stone building with a steep roof, and a large tree is visible to the right. The sky is clear and it is daytime.](https://images.uk.findarace.com/production/organisers/1599289/gallery/356843376_17906780555792681_6806732160016236165_n.jpg?w=1600&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1726815175&s=7cd05d534ffedbd13acbd85dfeae0b03)
![A man wearing a red headband and sunglasses gives a thumbs-up and smiles at the camera. He stands on a green field, surrounded by other people in athletic wear, suggesting they are participating in a race or sporting event. Trees and a filled sky are visible in the background.](https://images.uk.findarace.com/production/organisers/1599289/gallery/359811440_17908978172792681_6177605094077841870_n.jpg?w=1600&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1726815189&s=c3a66fd264fb7d50a02efe7e097635bc)
Organiser's Description
The Basics:
Red Challenge Distances: 1500 Metres, 3K, 5K, and 10K.
Black Challenge Distances: 1500 Metres, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
Timeframe: January 1st to December 31st, 2024 (join at any time in 2024).
Challenge: Beat me (The Machine), earn points, and a black or Red buff/snood (made from recycled bottles)!
What Makes This Challenge Special?
🎯 Personalised Targets: Always very achievable and based on your results. I evolve with you. It’s like having a personal running coach – minus the awkward small talk.
🔝 Inclusivity: Beginners and experienced runners compete on equal terms.
♻️ Sustainability: No cheap medals or fossil-fuelled travel. Just motivation and achievement.
Step 1 – Enter & Receive:
Provide some basic details at checkout: Fitness level? Check.
Receive your target time: 1500 Metres first.
Step 2 – Race & Submit: Choose your terrain: Local streets, treadmill, or another race.
✅ Beat The Machine: If you outpace me, you’ll earn a respectable 1 point.
🔥 Crush The Machine: 1.5 points (Fire emoji-worthy!)
🤖 Robot Shuffle: If you complete your distance but fail to beat me, you still get a consolation 0.5 points.
Submit your result. Then added to the detailed Race The Machine Times & Results Table
Step 3 – Complete your next three races.
Race The Machine Buff Club: As soon as you complete all four races, you’re in! Wear that red or black recycled-bottle snood with pride.
#KeepChasing
“What a great idea! Entirely flexible and therefore easy to stick with, but a great motivator across the year.” Lynn Hill – Bedford
“It’s a great idea and far superior to other events out there.” Maria Merridan – Corby Glen
Races
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Race the Machine – 2024 Red Running Challenge
1500m, 3k, 5k, 10k
£16.50
CLOSED -
Race the Machine – 2024 Black Running Challenge
1500M, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
£16.50
CLOSED
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