FAQ

A virtual run is where you run or walk the race distance wherever you want when you want for the virtual run of your choice. You are doing a real 5k, 10k, half marathon, or longer run or walk of a “virtual” race with runners around the world.

It’s as easy as 1-2-3, register for one or more of the virtual races, complete the distance any time and anywhere you desire for the race of your choice, once done, submit your finish time to us. That’s it – Your medal will arrive in the mail!

No, this is for anyone that wants to get active, run a virtual race, and improve their health.

We encourage parents to act as a “race director” and organize neighborhood family race and run together as a group. Be sure to take a group picture and post it with each person's results.

Register each runner, then run the 5k, 10k, half marathon or longer distance. Each person registered will receive a medal in the mail. This helps everyone discover the healthy benefits of running and earn amazing bling!

You’re not sure how long a 5K is and if you can do it?  Don’t worry it’s not that far. We all start with short distances, such as going around the block before building up to 5k and longer distances.

The “K” stands for a kilometer. A kilometer is 0.62 of a mile, which makes a 5k race 3.1 miles long or 16,368 feet long or 5,000 meters long. A 10k race would be 6.2 miles and half marathon is 13.1 miles.

On a standard school track, it would be 12 and 1/2 laps to complete a 5k distance or 25 laps for 10k distance, or 52 and 3/4 laps to for a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles.

Maybe someday you’ll run a full marathon, that’s 26.2 miles or 42.2k. Whoa!

There are many ways to measure your running distance and time. If running outside you can use a GPS watch such as a Garmin or fitness watch to track both your distance and time. Got a smartphone? Most phones these days have GPS built into them, all you need is an app such as Run Keeper to track your distance and time.

If running indoors on a treadmill, most will have distance and time tracking built into the equipment. Or you can use a Garmin or fitness watch while on the treadmill.

If technology is not the answer then another option is to ask your parents to measure the distance by car. Set the odometer to 0 and drive 1.5, 3.1, or 6.5 miles from home, that becomes your turn around point to run back home to make 3.1 miles (5k), 6.2 miles (10k), or 13.1 miles for a half marathon.

Also, most parks and nature trails will have signs that give the distance of the trail or loop.

Yes. You can run the virtual race on a treadmill. While we encourage everyone to go outside to run to get the best experience possible, you can run the virtual race however you want, even on a treadmill.

Medals are shipped out at the end of each month for events without a date. The average ship time is approximately 1-2 weeks in the United States, 2-3 weeks for International (International may require additional shipping fees). We ship from California.

Congratulations on running a Virtual Kids Run! You’ve taken the first steps to a healthier lifestyle. To post your results email them to us at run@virtualkids.run or log in and go to Upload Results in the Race Corner. Include the following information:

• Name
• Location
• Distance
• Finish Time
• Photo (optional)
• Comment

After submitting we will have the results posted shortly. Please allow up to 72-hours for results to appear.

The medals are real race medals from past races that are hosted by New Global Adventures. Most medals will have a specific date or year on them for when the actual race took place.  These are often extra medals left over that we would rather put to good use for virtual runners and support a great cause.

Want to register a family of 3 or more? We do offer special group discounts for a family package. For teams, clubs or company groups of 5 or more please contact us and we can provide you with a special promotion code.