The Run
Summer Challenge
Sun’s out, Runs out! Experience the thrill of running from wherever you are by taking on the Great Run Solo Summer Challenge.
Great Run Solo Summer Challenge
Entries for the 2025 Great Run Solo Challenge are closed. Make sure to log your runs before Friday, 8 August, to receive one of our stunning summer-themed medals.
The challenge is simple, complete 12 runs or walks (of any distance) during July, and you’ll earn a sizzling summer-themed medal, which doubles as a coaster, so that you can celebrate your success all year long.
Plus, you’ll receive a bespoke digital certificate to mark your miles and give you some serious bragging rights.
If you’re joining us at a 2025 Great Run event, then this is the perfect tool to kickstart your training and ensure you’re race-day-ready.
(Additional booking fee of £3.50 for overseas participants to cover the cost of shipping)
Your Challenge
Submit your results or log and track each run as you go
You can start to log activity once the challenge has started.
Enter the last seven digits of your Great Run Solo Registration ID and date of birth to log in.
Your Great Run registration ID is the unique reference number found in your entry confirmation email. e.g. if your reference is ACAP23S4686R5162121, enter 5162121. Help.
What Makes it Great?
Bespoke finisher medal which doubles up as a coaster
Run anytime, any place
Log your runs with our online tracking tool
Personalised digital finisher certificate
Distance challenge award
Exclusive access to Great Run Rewards
Access to training plans and support
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 display it with pride for your summer holiday.
(Optional) Distance Award
Fancy an extra challenge? We have three optional distances for you to aim for. Depending on 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.
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.
Great Run Solo Seasonal Challenges
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Spring Challenge
Halloween Challenge
Christmas Challenge
Solo Reminder
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The Challenge
Summer Challenge
How it works
(and before entries close on Monday 7 July)
the challenge (optional)
Challenge FAQ
If you have questions about the Great Run Solo Summer Challenge, see our FAQ section.
The Reward
Summer Challenge
You’ll receive your very own sizzling Summer medal, which doubles up as a fabulous coaster, as a lasting memento of all the miles you’ve covered.
Summer Medal
Complete the challenge by 31 July and we’ll send you a unique finisher’s medal to celebrate your achievement.
Each challenge comes with its own uniquely designed medal – but there’s more! These aren’t just medals, they double up as coasters, and when you complete all four challenges, they connect to form a stunning set.
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 Thursday 7 August.
Note for international runners: there is an additional £3.50 charge to cover medal postage.
