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Solo

Running Challenges

Great Run Solo running challenges are designed to keep you moving, push you further, and to help you train for your next Great Run event.

There are several running challenges across a series of distances, seasonal themed challenges and a beginners Couch to 5k, ensuring there is a challenge for everyone. Challenges can be completed around your own schedule, meaning they’re perfect for training or to keep you motivated in between events.

You can enter more than one Great Run Solo challenge, so when you’ve completed one distance you can take the next step up & earn your next medal. Challenges cost £10-£15 to join and your entry fee includes a unique finishers medal, access to training plans and our online tracking tool & support throughout the challenge.

Christmas Entries Open Soon Sitewide

Current Challenges

1/3

12 Runs in December

Christmas Challenge

Earn a Christmassy medal-meets-tree decoration!
9 week plan

Couch to 5K

Gradually build your way to a 5k run in 9 weeks.
Choose your distance

Distance Challenge

7 or 28 day challenges across various distances.

Tracking Your Activity

A useful guide to tracking runs and providing evidence for your Great Run Solo challenge.

Great Run Solo Strava Club

Join our official Strava group & track your runs with other runners taking on a Great Run Solo challenge.

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