World Run Day
October 26, 2025 – Worldwide
Thank you to all participants who joined us for the 25th year of our legendary Virtual Run! This wasn’t just another run—it was an epic journey through time, community, and unparalleled excitement. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this virtual can leave memories of running for many years.
For next year’s 2025 run: Imagine this – a breathtaking digital race experience where the finish line is wherever you choose! Lace up your running shoes and step into a world of immersive, interactive challenges that will push your limits and ignite your spirit. With cutting-edge technology, you’ll experience real-time tracking, dynamic leaderboards, and motivational boosts that will keep you moving
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About
The 26th Annual Virtual Run
In 1999 the idea of celebrating running, on a global scale, was formed. To select a running event in many areas of the country may be easy for some; but a challenge for others. To satisfy those challenged, an event was created where a runner could run any distance they chose wherever they lived. It became known as a “VIRTUAL RUN”. We continue to meet the need of these runners with the following distances for 2025.
Full
5k
3.1 miles
Half
13.1 miles
Mile
1 mile
10k
6.2 miles
100m
100 meters
Something For Everyone!
World Run Day is a global running event open to everyone, no matter where they live. It is a Virtual Run where participants choose their own route and time, run a distance (ranging from 100M to a Marathon), and then submit results online. This allows people from all over the world to join in, share their experiences, and receive medals or other rewards without the need to travel.
Whether you choose a virtual event, a race in. your neighborhood, or simply run in a park, on a beach, or your favorite location, you can be part of World Run Day.
We will share event results, photos, and stories of World Run Day at its completion..
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Highlights from Past Races and Events
World Run Day features diverse participants from around the world, each running in their own unique environments—city streets, rural paths, or scenic trails. Runners showcase personal stories of perseverance, highlight the sense of community and shared purpose, and include uplifting messages or quotes about the power of running to overcome challenges. We hope our dynamic footage, emotional music, and motivational narration will help connect viewers to the global spirit of this event, encouraging them to lace up their shoes and join in.s.
Resources
Resources for Racers
Registration
Simply click on one of the registration links above and fill out your information. We’ll ship your custom T-shirt (which includes your name) and provide you with a digital running bib.
Training Plans
The world is filled with great training plans, no matter where you live. To improve your running, click on a link to start your training today!
Official Race App
Stay tuned as we work to develop a unique official Race App for World Run Day. It will enable you to track your progress with other runners around the globe.
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Sponsors
Thank You To Our Partners
World Run Day 2025, is a global event allowing each runner, no matter what location, the opportunity to celebrate the sport of running and donate directly to their charity of choice.
Bill McDermott, World Run Day founder
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Support World Run Day by registerinf for an event today.
(Price increases may occur prior to event day)