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.

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.

Scary Sprint 2024

From The Running Bug

Thursday 31st October 2024 Past event

00:01

£10.00 · 1 race

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

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the spirit of Halloween with the Scary Sprint 2024! Organized by The Running Bug, this thrilling virtual race invites participants from around the globe to join in the fun on Thursday, 31st October 2024. Whether you prefer to run, walk, or jog, you can choose your own distance from 1k, 5k, 10k, 10 miles, half marathon, or even a full marathon.

The Scary Sprint is not just about fitness; it’s about celebrating the season with a spooktacular challenge that you can complete anywhere, even on a treadmill! Each participant will earn a stunning white aluminium finisher's medal to commemorate their achievement. So, don your best Halloween costume, get moving, and enjoy the festive atmosphere while staying active as winter approaches. Plus, as a special treat from FindARace.com, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your race entry! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to stay fit and have fun—join the Scary Sprint 2024 today!

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Organiser's description

SCARY SPRINT 2024

WHEN: 31st October 2024
WHERE: Participant anywhere, even on a treadmill
HOW: Run, walk or jog
DISTANCES ACCEPTED: 1k, 5k, 10k, 10 miles, half or full marathon
WHAT YOU GET: Medal

AS A FINDARACE.COM CUSTOMER, WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER YOU A 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR RACE ENTRY

DESCRIPTION
It is thought that Halloween is a pagan religious celebration to welcome the harvest at the end of summer, when people would light bonfires and wear cosumes to ward off evil spirits.

The Scary Sprint virtual race is part of our annual Halloween-themed virtual race, which takes place on the 31st of October.

This is a fantastic way of keeping fit as winter approaches. The dark and cold evenings may not feel appealing for a run, but this medal for completing the challenge should provide some motivation.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Run, walk or jog any distance on Thursday, 31st October 2024. We accept treadmill activities.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Receive a beautiful white aluminium finisher's 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.