The Run
Summer Run Solo
Sun’s out, Runs out! Experience the thrill of running from wherever you are by taking on the Great Run Summer Run Solo.
What Makes it Great?
Bespoke finisher medal with matching pin-badge
Run anytime, any place
Log your runs with our online tracking tool
Personalised digital finisher certificate
Optional distance challenge award
Exclusive access to Great Run Rewards
Access to training plans and support
Summer Run Solo
Complete a minimum of 12 runs or walks (of any distance) between July 1 and July 31 and earn a sizzling summer-themed medal. Complete 30, 60, or 100 miles and a bespoke digital certificate (plus some serious bragging rights, of course).
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or looking to begin your running journey, this virtual training challenge is for runners of all levels, allowing you to run at your own pace, on your own schedule. If you are taking part in one of our 2024 Great Run Autumn events, then this is the perfect tool to kickstart your training and ensure you’re race-day-ready.
Taking part costs just £15*, which includes access to our cracking tracking tool, a red-hot medal, and a digital certificate for finishers. All entrants will also receive access to our exclusive Great Run rewards scheme with Endurance Zone, giving you fantastic offers and deals from some of the biggest sports brands in the industry.
It’s time to heat up your miles – sign up today and take on the Summer Run Solo.
*(Additional booking fee of £3.50 for overseas participants to cover the cost of shipping)
Complete 12 Runs this July
Your runs can be of any distance as take on your summer runnin’ this July. Just make sure you do at least 12 runs (or walks) by the end of the month to smash this summer challenge. You’ll receive your very own sizzling summer medal as a lasting memento of all the miles you’ve covered. Arriving in August, you can wear it with pride for your summer holiday.
(Optional) Accumulator Distance Award
Fancy an extra challenge? We have three optional distances for you to aim for. Depending how far you travel over your 12 (or more) runs/walks, we’ll award you a special digital finisher’s certificate to download and share.
30 miles – Summer Runnin’
60 miles – Hot Stuff, Cool Running
100 miles – Golden Effort
From 1st July, you can log your runs with our online tracker (here on this page), or use your own tracking app or device to record your activity if you prefer. Once you’ve completed all your runs and reached your target distance, submit your results and we’ll have your digital finisher’s certificate ready.
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The Challenge
Summer Run Solo
How it works
and before entries close on 9 July
Challenge FAQ
If you have questions about the Summer Run Solo challenge, see our FAQ section.
Summer Medal
Complete the challenge by 31 July, and submit your results before the 8 August deadline, and we’ll send you a unique finisher’s medal (pictured) to celebrate your achievement.
Our summer challenge medal features a vibrant tropical sprayed design, with a matching pin badge, guaranteed to stand out and add some serious summer vibes to your collection. All this year’s Great Run Solo medals will feature a unique pin badge that be detached from the medal, so you can wear it with pride every day. Make sure you collect all the 2024 Great Run Solo pins, with the next challenge coming later this year!
Your entry fee also includes access to our online tracking tool – live here on the challenge page from 1 July – as well as access to Great Run Rewards, and support throughout the challenge.
Digital finisher certificates are available to download (and share!) when you submit your results and are available to download until the results submission deadline on 8 August.
Note for international runners: there is an additional £3.50 charge to cover medal postage.
