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Leap Year Challenge | Half Marathon

Every four years there is a leap year in February. This is a great opportunity to run, walk or jog any distance on 29th February 2024.

  • Thu 29 Feb 2024
  • Entries closed
Anywhere

Half Marathon

00:01

Age 17 & over

£10

  • 13.1 miles road running

Event overview

It takes approximately 365.25 days for Earth to orbit the sun. It is the .25 every year which creates an extra day (known as a leap year) every four years. 

To mark this occasion, there is a virtual race planned for Thursday, 29th February. 

You will be rewarded with a finishers medal for your achievement.

What's involved

Run, walk or jog any distance, anywhere on 29th February 2024. 

Distances accepted: 5K, 10K, 10 miles, half marathon, full marathon, ultra. Treadmill activities also accepted.

What's included

Receive a beautiful white aluminium finishers medal with a plain coloured ribbon

What happens after the challenge

Once you have completed your challenge, simply upload a screenshot of your activity as evidence and you'll receive your finishers medal!

This event is part of Leap Year Challenge.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Dogs allowed
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Teams
  • Virtual option
  • Wheelchair users

What's included

  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • Enter online

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Age 11 & over

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Age 18 & over

£10

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