Race The Machine Summer Challenge
Join us on the starting line of the Race The Machine Summer Challenge! This innovative event sets personal time targets for three distances: 1km, 4km, and 8km. Lace up your running shoes and prepare to conquer The Machine whilst leaving a small carbon footprint! All proceeds from the Summer Challenge will go to Cool Earth.
Why enter Race The Machine?
Race The Machine is not your typical race. Here’s what makes it special:
Motivation: Fuel your drive and determination as you race personal and achievable time targets across three distances.
Community: Join a vibrant community of runners spanning the UK and beyond. Together, we’ll challenge ourselves and climb the leaderboard.
Sustainability: Traditional running events generate a lot of waste (think cheap medals and t-shirts) and often involve travel. The Race The Machine Summer challenge takes a different approach – no mementos, no travel, just pure fun, motivation, healthy competition, and genuine satisfaction. Who needs another medal anyway?
Step 1 – Enter & Receive
Enter the Race The Machine Summer Running Challenge and provide your age, gender category, and current fitness level.
Receive your first target time and prepare to join runners from far and wide challenging themselves to beat their personal target time for 1K (0.62 Miles) in summer (June, July, August) 2024.
Step 2 – Race & Submit
Step 2 – Race & SubmitGet out there and Race The Machine! You can choose where and when you do this; on your local streets, in the park, at the track, on a treadmill, or even at another race.
After you have finished your first race – submit your result. Your time will then be added to the Race The Machine Times & Results Table.
✅ Beat The Machine and you will receive 1 point.
🔥 Beat The Machine by a large margin you will receive 1.5 points.
🤖 Complete your distance, but don’t beat The Machine and you will receive 0.5 points.
Everyone can succeed and move up the leaderboard!
Step 3 – Repeat & Complete
Things get even more interesting as you continue your challenge into 4K (2.48 Miles), and 8K (4.97 Miles). This innovative challenge responds to your previous result, creating realistic personal target times for you at each distance. The challenge starts on the first day of June and end on the last day of August.
It would be great to have you with us!
As the founder and former chairperson of a running club; I believe that we all benefit from achievable targets. Race The Machine was set up to grow this simple concept in a sustainable way – providing motivation, fun, competition, and a real sense of achievement to runners of all abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this challenge caters to all abilities. Sign up now and join us this summer.
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“It’s a great idea and far superior to other virtual events out there.” Maria Merridan – Corby Glen
“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 always better when running with others, even virtually, so give it a whirl…” Mark Blackwell – Church Crookham
“It’s thanks to Michael and this event that made me think I can run the worlds biggest marathon. Give this challenge a go, it is well worth it.” John Todd – Derby
