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.

Snowman Surprise

From The Running Bug

Sunday 11th December 2022 Past event

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£12.00 · 1 race

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

Event summary

Get ready for a festive challenge with the inaugural Snowman Surprise, organized by The Running Bug! This exciting virtual event takes place on Sunday, December 11, 2022, and invites participants of all ages and abilities to run, walk, or jog any distance at their own pace, anywhere they choose. Whether you're looking to dash through the snow or take a leisurely stroll, this Christmas race is designed to spread joy and encourage movement during the holiday season.

All participants will receive a stunning white aluminum finishers medal, adding a special touch to your holiday celebrations. After completing your challenge, simply upload a screenshot of your activity on The Running Bug’s secure submission form to claim your well-deserved medal, which will arrive within 10 working days. The Snowman Surprise is open to international participants, making it a great way to connect with fellow runners around the globe. Join us in this festive spirit and make your December memorable!

This event has taken place

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Previous editions

1st–24th Dec 2023

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Races

Run, Walk or Jog
Virtual

1k, 5k, 10k, 10 miles, half marathon, full marathon, ultra

£12.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

SNOWMAN SURPRISE
Date of Challenge: 11th December 2022

Snowman Surprise is our brand new Christmas race. You will receive a beautiful medal for completing this challenge.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Run, walk or jog any distance at any pace, anywhere on Sunday, 11th December 2022.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE SNOWMAN SURPRISE CHRISTMAS RACE?
Receive a beautiful white aluminium finishers medal with a plain coloured ribbon

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MY CHALLENGE?
Once you have completed your challenge, simply go to the running bug website and upload a screenshot of your activity on our secure submission form here. 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 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.