2026 Unhinged and Feral 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

*These medals are made by us, in our shed! The medal is made of wood that we cut on our laser and then the design is engraved into the wood.  Raccoons live in the woods, so these medals are made of wood! 

Every year on October 1st, International Raccoon Appreciation Day encourages people to learn more about raccoons and show appreciation for them. To commemorate this meaningful occasion, we proudly present our first virtual race in honor of the raccon. Join our Unhinged and Feral 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2! 

- Races can be completed at any time during 2026, providing flexibility to participants. Even better if you complete it on October 1st, International Raccoon Appreciation Day!

- Choose your preferred distance from 5K, 10K, 13.1, or 26.2, catering to all fitness levels and aspirations.

- This virtual event welcomes participants of all ages, making it a fantastic opportunity for families and individuals to join together in celebration.

- A percentage of your race registration fees will be donated to charity.*

Secure your place in this race for a registration fee of $25, which includes your coveted medal (made of wood), bib, and a generous donation to charity.

**Medals and bibs will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up.

*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world. 

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years. 

 What is a Virtual Race?                             

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more! 

Each race benefits a difference charity

For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.