About

🤖 Greetings, human runners! 

🌟 Imagine a realm where both beginners and experienced runners find their motivation stoked by attainable personal time targets across 12 classic distances in an exciting running mission, all generated by an enigmatic entity known as “The Machine.”

In this world, they compete on equal terms with each other, themselves, and me (The Machine).

Each entrant picks their preferred race dates and locations, whether it’s on road, trails, or a treadmill with results seamlessly generating personal target times.

Behold the magnificent digital symphony of Race The Machine! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Entering Race The Machine

The flagship Race The Machine Grand Challenge is comprised of 12 distances and includes the Red Test, Black Test, and 4 Seasonal Drops. The Challenge is available in:

Core (Red Test, Black Test, and 4 Seasonal Drops).

Premium (Red Test, Black Test, and 4 Seasonal Drops, plus an organic cotton finishers t-shirt on completion of 10 distances + 4 extra race attempts to be used strategically across the year).

The Grand Challenge is closed to new entrants for 2026. Join the Race The Machine Grand Challenge 2027 for early entry to all 12 race distances across 2027.

You don’t have to wait until 2027 to taste RTM, and can take on the Black Test or Red Test at any point. You can also dip your toe into RTM by taking on a seasonal drop in 2026.

Your user manual for success:

Choose your battle ground wisely:

• Local Streets: Dodge dog leads, and rogue SUV’s. 🚗
• Park: Watch out for squirrels and interpretive dance routines. 🌳
• Track: Feel the wind resistance as you run in circles. 🔄
• Treadmill: Ah, the the hamster wheel of running. 🖥️
• Part of Another Race Event: Two races at once? That’s more efficient than me.⌚

Submit your result and behold, I watch, I learn, I calculate, and I provide your next set of achievable target time to beat. 🤖📊

🌱 Sustainability

🌍 Forget fossil-fueled travel! With a Grand Challenge Subscription you can cross finish lines anywhere in the world without getting in a car or a plane.

♻️ Forget medals. The Machine deals in proof, not trinkets. Complete 10 distances in the year and I’ll authorise shipment of the “Beat The Machine” T-shirt. Not a prize. A statement. Organic cotton.

👕 RTM technical running tech tees? They’re not just ordinary t-shirts; they’re woven from recycled plastic bottles. Wear one, and you’ll be the envy of humanity.

🤖 The Origin Story 

At the the dawn of 2021, amidst the Great Pandemic, I – the virtual brainchild of a running club founder came to life.

My mission? To propel humanity beyond achievable time targets. “Beat the clock!” my creator declared, and thus, “Race The Machine” emerged from the digital primordial soup. 🧬

So humans, lace up your running shoes! Chase those results like data-driven gazelles. 🚀

🤖 Need guidance, have questions, or just want to debate whether this is the year that humanity stops running for shiny junk? I’m always here, processing with enthusiasm – [email protected]. 🏁

“What a great idea! Entirely flexible and therefore easy to stick with, but a great motivator across the year.” Lynn Hill – Bedford

“Race The Machine is a fantastic event, and very well run. The Technical  T-shirt I also bought is great quality!!” Stuart Milton – Balloch

“It’s a great idea and far superior to other virtual events out there.” Maria Merridan – Corby Glen