2026 ATHENA
1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Gods & Warriors Mythology Race Series
Step into the arena of wisdom, courage, and strength with our 2026 ATHENA Virtual Race! Inspired by Athena the legendary Greek goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare this race celebrates the warrior spirit within all of us. Whether you are taking your very first mile or conquering a marathon, this challenge is about moving forward with bravery, purpose, and heart.

This stunning Athena medal features an epic 3D design with intricate details, powerful symbolism, and a medal worthy of a true warrior. Complete your race anytime and anywhere between July 1 and December 31, 2026. Run, walk, hike, treadmill, or jog you choose your path and your pace.

Choose your challenge:

1 Mile
5K
10K
13.1 Miles
26.2 Miles
sparkles Medals start shipping out in mid-June 2026 so you can proudly display your warrior spirit as soon as they arrive!

The ATHENA race is part of our Gods & Warriors Mythology Race Series, a collection of legendary races inspired by the gods, heroes, and warriors of mythology.

What is a virtual race?
A virtual race is a race you complete on your own schedule and from any location you choose. Run on the road, trails, treadmill, track, neighborhood, or gym anytime, anywhere.

Channel the wisdom of Athena.
Race with courage.
Finish like a warrior.


Giving Back:
To make every mile even more meaningful, 15% of each registration will be donated to a charity that is supporting service members, veterans, and their families.

*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.

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.