Event Info
Jan 1st — Registration Begins for WRD
Oct 15th, — Races Worldwide Finalized
Oct 20th, — Countdown for The Big Day!
Oct 26th, — World Run Day broadcast
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General Information
Join us for a milestone celebration like no other as we mark the 26th year of our legendary Virtual Run! This isn’t just another run—this is an epic journey through time, community, and unparalleled excitement. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this virtual race is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure of celebrating with people in other cities and countries. We’ve expanded our distance selections to accommodate most running distances.
Full
26.2 miles
10k
6.2 miles
1500m
0.93 miles
400m
400 meters
Exclusive 26th Anniversary T-Shirt: Earn a stunning keepsake that celebrates a quarter-century of running history. It’s not just a shirt; it’s a symbol of your triumph and dedication
Half
13.1 miles
5k
3.1 miles
1 Mile
1 Mile
200m
200 meters
Global Community: Connect with runners from around the world in our vibrant online community. Share your journey, celebrate milestones, and be inspired by others as you all chase the same goal of celebrating your favorite passion!
15k
9.3 miles
3k
1.9 miles
800m
800 meters
100m
100 meters
Virtual Race Day Festival: Tune in for a live-streamed race-day festival packed with motivational talks, live music, and interactive fun that will make you feel like you’re part of something truly extraordinary
The Countdown Begins!
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Schedule
Full List of Events & Milestones
Open Registration Begins - Jan 1st
Join us by registering for World Run Day 2025!
Registration begins on January 1 and runs through October 26th, 2025
Open Registration Ends - Oct 26
We will be working hard to handle registration this year; but will promptly stop at the end of day October 26th – World RUN DAY
World Run Day Charities Announcement - Oct 1
We plan to be working with several charities this year to help promote the event. Please consider one of these charities if you need a charity to donate to.
Runners Meetup - Oct 19
Our meetups will start on our social media channels beginning October 19th. Here you will find runners posting pictures and telling their stories of what World Run Day means to them.
Training Run - TBD
A training run will be scheduled for participants to post to their favorite social medial platforms and provide a story to their local news outlet – to gain more support for the event.
Race Day! - Sunday, October 26, 2025
World Run Day 2025 has arrived. Runners will be lining up in their respective locations and time zones to participate in one of the distances announced for 2025.
Awards Ceremony Oct 30.
We will be reporting on our event website the results of World Run Day 2025. Look for a video on YouTube mid-November describing the event and the significance of the runners participating.
Virtual After Party - Oct 28 - Nov 1
Wherever you live, celebrate the sport of running in your own unique way and send your story to us. We’d love to include you in our video!
Register to Race!
Registration will begin in January 2025