Runner crossing a countryside hillside at sunset
Run anywhere · Achieve everywhere

How It Works

Four simple steps, your own pace, wherever you are.

Choose an inspiring race, complete the activity honestly and earn a lasting record of your achievement.

The simple process

Four steps from entry to achievement

Everything you need to begin, complete and record your UKVR journey.

  1. 1

    Choose your race

    Explore Events, Challenges and Specials, then choose a distance and format that suits you.

  2. 2

    Enter and choose

    Select one of the reward packages configured for that race and complete the stated booking process.

  3. 3

    Complete your activity

    Run, walk or complete the eligible activity in your own time, following that race's published rules.

  4. 4

    Submit your evidence

    Upload evidence through My Races. Once verified, your achievement and included rewards are unlocked.

Discover your race

Different journeys, one supportive community

Every race clearly explains its distance, format, entry window and completion requirements.

Runners taking part in a countryside event
Regular races

Events

Themed races with one or more distances, such as 5K and 10K, and a choice of configured rewards.

Explore Events
Runner following a mountain trail beside a lake
Longer journeys

Challenges

Distinctive goals that may build distance over time, follow stages or unlock landmark milestones.

Explore Challenges
Runner approaching a castle in a dramatic landscape
Occasional releases

Specials

Unique or limited races with their own theme, rules and reward combinations.

Explore Specials
Choose your reward

One accomplishment, three possible packages

Packages describe what is included—not athletic rank or performance. Each race offers only the options shown on its page.

Bronze edition

Achievement Only

  • Available where offered
  • Permanent achievement in your private profile
  • No certificate or physical medal
Gold edition

Digital

  • Permanent personal achievement
  • Configured downloadable digital certificate
  • No physical medal
Platinum edition

Digital + Medal

  • Permanent personal achievement
  • Configured downloadable digital certificate
  • Physical medal after verified completion
Your entry and completion window

Know what happens before you begin

Dates and requirements are set race by race, so review the selected race page before booking.

Choose and enter

Select the distance and reward package displayed on the race page.

Pending confirmation

A pending booking is not an active race entry. Participation opens only after the required confirmation.

Complete within the window

Your account shows the personal participation dates attached to your confirmed entry.

Follow race-specific rules

Eligible activities, distances and evidence requirements are published on each race page.

Submitting your evidence

A straightforward, human-reviewed process

Evidence helps us confirm the published distance and participation dates without requiring a specific fitness platform.

Illustrative running watch and fitness app showing an activity date, distance and optional duration
  1. 1

    Capture clear evidence

    A fitness-app or watch screenshot can show the activity date and distance. Time is optional unless a race explicitly says otherwise.

  2. 2

    Upload through My Races

    Submit the activity securely from your own account. There is no automatic Strava integration.

  3. 3

    UKVR reviews it

    We compare the submission with that race's requirements and your participation dates.

  4. 4

    Receive the included rewards

    Approval records your progress or completion and unlocks only the benefits included in your package.

If evidence is unclear or cannot be approved, the review status and reason remain private to your account and you may be asked for clearer information.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you start

Race-specific information always appears on the relevant race page.

What counts as evidence of my activity?

A clear screenshot or similar record showing the activity date and distance is normally suitable. GPS is not compulsory for every runner. Always check the race's Activity Submission Requirements.

How long do I have to complete a race?

Each race publishes its own participation window. Once confirmed, your personal dates are shown in My Races.

Can I choose digital instead of a physical medal?

Yes, where a Digital package is configured. Package availability and pricing are shown on the race page.

What happens if my evidence is rejected?

The private review explains the reason. Where the participation rules allow it, you can provide corrected or clearer evidence.

Do you publish rankings or leaderboards?

No. UKVR is participation-first and does not publish competitive result tables, rankings or cross-runner time comparisons.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Refund eligibility depends on the booking circumstances and applicable terms. Please read our Terms & Conditions before entering.