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.

Smile A Mile Virtual Race

From The Running Bug

Saturday 16th – Wednesday 20th March 2024 Past event

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£10.00 · 1 race

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Smile A Mile Virtual Race, hosted by The Running Bug, from March 16th to March 20th, 2024! This fun and engaging virtual event encourages children to stay active and celebrate International Day of Happiness on March 20th. Participants can run, walk, or jog a distance of 1 mile at their convenience during these dates, making it a perfect opportunity for young ones to enjoy outdoor activities while promoting fitness.

Every participant will receive a stunning matt white acrylic finisher's medal with a colorful ribbon as a reward for their achievement. The Smile A Mile Virtual Race is not just limited to outdoor running; treadmill activities are also accepted, making it accessible for everyone. Whether you’re at home or out in the community, this event is designed to bring smiles and joy while encouraging healthy habits. Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of a wonderful celebration of happiness and fitness!

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Individual Entry
Virtual

Saturday 16th Mar 2024

£10.00

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Organiser's description

SMILE A MILE VIRTUAL RACE
Date of Challenge: 16th to 20th March 2024

Smile A Mile is our exclusive 1 mile run, and has been one of our most popular children’s virtual races for the past few years. We have arranged a virtual race to celebrate International Day of Happiness on 20th March 2024.

Smile A Mile is the perfect incentive for the little ones to stay fit and active by running, walking, or jogging for 1 mile anytime on 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th or 20th March 2024. International Day of Happiness.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Run, walk or jog 1 mile anytime from 16th until 20th March 2024. We accept treadmill activities.

Distances accepted: 1 mile. We also accept treadmill activities.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Receive a beautiful matt white acrylic 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.