Around the World in 2026 – Global Mileage Challenge
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure with the "Around the World in 2026 – Global Mileage Challenge"! Kicking off on January 1, 2026, and running all year long until December 31, this unique virtual mileage challenge invites participants from McDonough, Henry, and beyond to collectively log miles towards an incredible goal of 24,901 miles—the distance it takes to circle the Earth.
Whether you're an avid runner or just enjoy casual walks, every mile counts! Participants can track their running and walking distances throughout the year, advancing through various milestones such as Explorer (250 miles), Adventurer (500 miles), Voyager (1,000 miles), and the prestigious Global Legend (2,026+ miles). The event is free to join, and upon completion, you will have the option to purchase a personalized medal showcasing your name and total miles logged. This is more than just a race; it's a chance to challenge yourself, stay active, and connect with a global community—all while supporting various charities with each registration. So lace up your shoes and get ready to make 2026 a year of movement and achievement!
Whether you're an avid runner or just enjoy casual walks, every mile counts! Participants can track their running and walking distances throughout the year, advancing through various milestones such as Explorer (250 miles), Adventurer (500 miles), Voyager (1,000 miles), and the prestigious Global Legend (2,026+ miles). The event is free to join, and upon completion, you will have the option to purchase a personalized medal showcasing your name and total miles logged. This is more than just a race; it's a chance to challenge yourself, stay active, and connect with a global community—all while supporting various charities with each registration. So lace up your shoes and get ready to make 2026 a year of movement and achievement!
Organiser's Description
Around the World in 2026 is a year-long virtual mileage challenge where participants log miles toward a shared global goal the 24,901 miles it takes to circle the Earth.
Count all running and/or walking miles between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Simply log as many miles as you can. Whether youre walking a few miles a week or running every day, every mile matters.
Together, well journey around the world one step at a time.
Log your running and walking miles throughout the year and move through different milestones as you log more and more miles.
Here are the milestones you can achieve:
Explorer 250 Miles
Adventurer 500 Miles
female sign Voyager 1,000 Miles
Global Legend 2026+ Miles
This event is free to sign up and start logging your miles. At the end of the year you will have an option to purchase a custom medal that will include your name and the total number of miles you logged in 2026!
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. Weve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
Count all running and/or walking miles between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Simply log as many miles as you can. Whether youre walking a few miles a week or running every day, every mile matters.
Together, well journey around the world one step at a time.
Log your running and walking miles throughout the year and move through different milestones as you log more and more miles.
Here are the milestones you can achieve:
Explorer 250 Miles
Adventurer 500 Miles
female sign Voyager 1,000 Miles
Global Legend 2026+ Miles
This event is free to sign up and start logging your miles. At the end of the year you will have an option to purchase a custom medal that will include your name and the total number of miles you logged in 2026!
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. Weve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
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Running and Walking Miles for 2026
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Log all of your running and/or walking miles throughout 2026! Help us log enough miles to race around the world!
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