Great Race | Virtual Edition

The 2026 Great Race | Virtual Edition is a wonderful way to stay active, keep accountable and earn a super nice, high-quality running shirt and large finisher's medal to commemorate your accomplishment! Choose from traditional all-in-one-day distances like 5K, 10K, 15K, 10 Miler or Half Marathon.

A high-quality running shirt in your choice of men's, women's or a youth cut (a $30 value), a finisher’s medal and drawstring backpack will be mailed to you!  Shipping is free to U.S. addresses.

If you are looking for the in-person Great Race on Saturday, April 11, 2026, please click here. 

Take advantage of our Referral Rewards program, get paid and get rewarded! It's super easy to join the program, just follow the steps below.

1. Register for the Virtual Great Race
2. Receive an exclusive link in your confirmation.
3. Share your link with your friends
4. Get 3 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will automatically receive a refund of $15.00.

RULES

1. The referred registrant has to sign up with your unique REFERRAL link. (A team link is not valid). You cannot email us asking for credit.
2. The RunSignup system automatically keeps track of referrals when you use your unique link and issues the $15 refund automatically.
3. Total automatic refund will not exceed amount paid for entry fee (not valid for processing fee or additional add-ons).
4. Total automatic refund will not exceed $15.
5. Each referred registrant must be unique.
6. Deferred entries are not eligible for referral rewards.
7. This reward program ends on April 1, 2026.

Check your confirmation email or your RunSignUp profile page to get your exclusive, custom link. 
Share your link!

• Entry to the virtual Great Race

• A great looking Great Race short sleeve superior training tee in men's or women's cut or upgrade to premium long sleeve tee

• An attractive, large Great Race Finisher's Medal

• Attractive Drawstring Bag

• Downloadable custom race bib

• Upload and share your Activity & Race Photos to the site

• Leaderboard of individual results

• Downloadable Finisher's Certificate

• Shipping to U.S. address

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of the virtual Great Race?

Start anytime.  You have until June 30, 2026 to complete your event.

I see you offer 5 events. Which delectable distance should I enter?

Sign up for the distance you want to conquer, or sign up for multiple distances.

What if I am not a runner?  Can I participate?

Of course!  You can run, walk, hike, spin, move on a treadmill, stair stepper or elliptical. Just move!  

Where do I have to be to participate in the virtual Great Race?

You can live anywhere! Anyone can participate in this challenge. You complete your miles on your own course, your treadmill, your bike, your elliptical or your stair climber etc.

What if I need to change the distance I registered for?

We understand things come up and you may not be able to complete miles you originally committed to OR have a surge of energy and realize you can complete a higher mileage challenge.  Contact us by email and we will be happy to help you make the switch. 

Do I need a GPS app like Map My Run or Strava? Will I need to show my watch or app for proof of activity?

An app or GPS watch is recommended, but certainly not required. There are a number of running apps that make it easier to track your time and mileage. If you don't have one, you can download a running app to an iPhone or Android device. Some apps available are Map My Run, RunKeeper, Strava. You can use an Apple Watch, Garmin, FitBit or other devices that track mileage and time. When it comes to logging your miles, you are on the honor system. You are entered in the Great Race to be active and achieve your goal mileage. There are no placement or age group awards. 

When will I receive my swag?

Your race swag will ship in late April. 

I live outside of the United States, can I participate?

Yes, you can absolutely participate. However, we only ship to U.S. addresses.

 

This is a virtual challenge. Choose your own route. 

5K, 10K, 15K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon

Run your own route anytime, anywhere. Track your time and distance on your app or watch, record your result.