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HOW IT WORKS.

This year each team member can put in their miles by walking, running, skipping, hopping - whatever you can do on your own two feet (no cycling allowed!). The goal is to go as far as possible. Prizes will be given to teams and individuals who ran the longest distance, fundraised the highest amount, and displayed the best social media post!

Ideally, each team should be comprised of (max) 24 team members, with participants completing 1 hour time slots, one after the other, over 24 hours, or alternatively, in a smaller team, participants can run multiple 1-hour slots (e.g. a team of 12 would entail each participant runs twice, in two 1-hour time slots). If you have a team that is smaller than 12 people, let us know and we can potentially hook you up with another team to make up the numbers!

When is it taking place?

The first participant will start on Saturday the 10th of May at 12pm. Once they complete their 1-hour slot, they will pass the (virtual) baton to the next team member, and this process will continue for the rest of the event. The final slot will be on Sunday the 11th of May at 11am (ending at 12pm).

You do not need to have someone participating in every 1-hour time slot within the 24hrs. This is optional, but obviously, if you are in it to win it, the more slots filled will mean more mileage being covered, and thus, a higher chance of winning a prize!

How can I participate?

The relay can be completed outside, or indoors on a treadmill – whatever best suits you! For safety purposes, we would only recommend completing the relay outside during the day while it is still light outside – unless it is in your garden! This is not a licensed event; this is designed to be a VIRTUAL, safe, and inclusive event, for your team to come together, and have fun, whilst raising awareness and funds for Only A Pavement Away.

How will it be tracked?

We will be tracking each team’s activity using My Virtual Mission.

Once your team is registered, and your entry fee paid, you will be invited to join the Mission via a link.

My Virtual Mission will enable you to record your miles, and see how everyone on your team, as well as other teams, are progressing via a leaderboard. Recording your mileage can also be done through most fitness watches, or phone apps, such as Strava. We will assist in onboarding your teams to the platform.

How do we sign up?

In a team of 12-24 people, we are asking companies to pay a £240 entry fee. The entry fee will need to be paid via the team's JustGiving page (which can be set up by clicking on the link below). The entry fee helps cover the costs associated with using the My Virtual Mission platform.

We are aware of the current cost of living crisis, and for this reason, we are asking each team member to aim to raise a minimum of £10, with an option for companies to match team member's donations.

Register your interest below!

TIPs for running in the dark.

It’s never safe running in the dark, but here are some suggestions to make it safer:

  • Wear clothing that illuminates with car lights.
  • Run in the direction of traffic on the side of the road.
  • Wear a headlight or flashlight to make yourself visible to traffic and other pedestrian.
  • Slow down when traffic is approaching and move as far off the shoulder as possible.
  • Wear trail shoes if there is snow or slippery areas.
  • Select a running route that has streetlights and tell your significant other what route you are taking, just in case.
  • Select a running route that doesn’t go far away from your home, consider doing smaller loops.
  • Take your cell phone if you need the significant other to pick you up somewhere or if you feel in danger.
  • Take a running buddy if that is possible.
  • Otherwise, us a treadmill in a gym.