Race The Machine Summer Running Challenge
Prepare to conquer The Machine over 1km, 4km, and 8km, in the Race The Machine Summer Running Challenge.
The challenge starts on the first day of June and ends on the last day of August. 🌞
What is Race The Machine?
Race The Machine is not your typical running event. Here’s what makes it special:
Personalised: Fuel your motivation as you race achievable time targets that are personalised for you!
Inclusive: Over 200 entrants of all ability levels from across the UK and beyond are taking part in 2024.
Sustainable: No cheap medals, no travel, no junk. The Machine provides Motivation, fun, and a real sense of achievement. All entry fees from the Summer Challenge will be donated to Cool Earth.
Step 1 – Enter & Receive
Enter the Summer Challenge and provide some basic details including your current fitness level.
Receive your first target time and prepare to race your first achievable target time for 1K (0.62 Miles).
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.
Submit your result. Your time will 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.
Step 3 – Repeat & Complete
As The Machine gets to know you, and your challenge continues into 4K (2.48 Miles), and 8K (4.97 Miles), this innovative challenge provides realistic personal time targets for you by responding to your last result.
It would be great to have you with us in the Summer Running Challenge!
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 – providing motivation, fun, and a real sense of achievement to all.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a returner, or just starting out, all can succeed in Race The Machine. #KeepChasing
“It’s a great idea and far superior to other 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
“What a great idea! Entirely flexible and therefore easy to stick with, but a great motivator across the year.” Lynn Hill – Bedford
