Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026

Language of Flowers Series
1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

The Chrysanthemum symbolizes quiet resilience, endurance, loyalty, and strength through life's changing seasons. While its blooms arrive as summer fades, the chrysanthemum stands as a reminder that beauty and purpose continue even during times of transition.

Join us for the Chrysanthemum Virtual Race and celebrate the strength that carries us forward through challenges, growth, and new beginnings. Whether you're running, walking, hiking, or completing your miles your own way, every step is a reminder that perseverance creates its own kind of beauty.

Choose your distance:
1 Mile
5K
10K
13.1 Miles
26.2 Miles

This race is part of our Language of Flowers Series, where each flower represents a meaningful message and every medal tells a story.

Complete your race anytime between September 1 and December 31, 2026.

Our beautiful Chrysanthemum medal features rich autumn-inspired colors and celebrates the flower's message of Quiet Resilience. The back of the medal includes the series motto:

"Where Every Mile Blooms."

Charity Partner
We are proud to donate 15% of every registration to an organization dedicated to protecting wildlife, preserving natural habitats, and helping communities coexist with nature. Their work safeguards vulnerable species and helps ensure that future generations can enjoy the beauty of the natural world.

Registration Includes
Stunning Chrysanthemum Finisher Medal
Official Race Bib (digital)
Ability to submit your results
A meaningful race experience celebrating resilience and growth

These medals start shipping out in August 2026!

Run your race. Embrace resilience. Let every mile bloom.

*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.