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CHALLENGE

Race Around Lancashire — 100 Miles

Take on 100 miles across Lancashire in your own time. Run or walk your way through four iconic landmarks — Blackpool Tower, Lancaster Castle, Pendle Hill and Rivington Pike — unlocking each milestone as your journey progresses. Complete your challenge within 90 days of your confirmed entry and earn your UKVR achievement and selected rewards.

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About this race

Race Around Lancashire — 100 Miles

Your journey begins at Preston Docks.

Set off on a 100-mile virtual adventure through Lancashire, discovering four iconic landmarks along the way. Every 25 miles of approved activity unlocks another destination, revealing its history and bringing you closer to your final destination at Rivington Pike.

Complete the challenge at your own pace, wherever you choose to run or walk.
Format
Staged Challenge
Completion allowance
90 days from confirmed purchase
Entry opens
1 December 2026, 00:01 GMT
Entry closes
1 June 2027, 00:59 BST
Landmark Journey

Race Around Lancashire — 100 Miles

Approved distance unlocks each landmark in order. Historical stories remain private until earned.

Race around Lancashire
  1. Blackpool Tower on the Lancashire coast
    Milestone 1 · 25.0 milesBlackpool TowerDiscover its story after verified progress.
  2. Lancaster Castle, the Roman fort.
    Milestone 2 · 50.0 milesLancaster CastleDiscover its story after verified progress.
  3. Pendle Hill, beyond its grim folklore.
    Milestone 3 · 75.0 milesPendle HillDiscover its story after verified progress.
  4. Rivington Pike, the hunting lodge.
    Milestone 4 · 100.0 milesRivington PikeDiscover its story after verified progress.
Entry details & rewards

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Race Around Lancashire — 100 Miles

100 miles
Platinum package

Digital + Medal

£20.00
Physical medal artwork preview

90 mm diameter · Antique gold finish · Double-sided design

100 Mile Landmark Test — Platinum Edition digital achievement artworkPlatinum editionConfigured digital certificate artwork preview
  • Personal race entry and activity verification
  • Permanent digital achievement in your private UKVR profile after verification
  • Downloadable digital completion certificate
  • Physical finisher medal posted after verified completion

Please allow up to 30 days for medal delivery following verification of your completed event or challenge. UK postage is included in the medal package price.

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How it works

Your UKVR journey

1Choose your entrySelect a configured distance and package.
2Complete the raceBuild approved distance across the configured stages or milestones.
3Submit evidenceOnce you've completed your distance, upload your activity through My Races.See Activity Submission Requirements below.
4Receive verified rewardsVerification unlocks your achievement and only the benefits included in your package.
Participation rules

Race Around Lancashire — 100 Miles Challenge

Complete a cumulative total of 100 miles (160.93 km) by running, walking or combining both activities.

- Completion period: You have 90 days from your confirmed entry date and time to complete the challenge.
- Your own pace: Complete the distance across multiple activities. There is no minimum daily or weekly distance.
- Landmark milestones: Progress through Blackpool Tower (25 miles), Lancaster Castle (50 miles), Pendle Hill (75 miles) and Rivington Pike (100 miles).
- Location: You can participate anywhere. You do not need to physically visit Lancashire or follow the illustrated route.
- Eligible activity: All submitted distances must come from genuine running or walking activity completed by you during your personal participation window.
- Evidence: Submit evidence of your activities through your UKVR account in accordance with the challenge's evidence instructions.
- Verification: Completion and associated rewards are subject to UKVR's evidence review and approval.
- Personal entry: Entries are individual and non-transferable. Activities completed by another person cannot be submitted towards your challenge.

The illustrated Lancashire journey is a virtual progression experience, not a requirement to travel between the landmarks.

Activity submission requirements

Submitting your 100-mile challenge evidence

Record your running or walking activities using a fitness watch, phone, tracking application or another suitable method that provides verifiable activity information.

For each activity, submit a clear screenshot or photograph showing:

- The activity date.
- The distance completed.
- Enough activity information for UKVR to assess the submission.

Activities must have taken place within your personal 90-day completion window.

You may build your 100-mile total across multiple eligible activities. Submit your evidence through the My Races section of your UKVR account, following the instructions provided for the challenge.

UKVR reviews submitted evidence against the challenge requirements and your participation dates. If evidence is unclear or insufficient, you may be asked to provide further information or resubmit it.

Your progress and rewards are confirmed following successful verification. Please submit only activities you have personally completed.

There is no requirement to use Strava or any particular fitness platform.