Host a timed virtual 5k (or marathon!)

What is a Virtual 5K (or Half/Marathon Virtual Race)?

A virtual 5K is a 3.1-mile race that participants run from anywhere, on their own schedule, with their distance and time tracked through a phone or fitness app. On Racery, you can host a virtual 5K, half marathon, or full marathon for charity fundraising or employee morale — with built-in Stripe donations, a live map of participant routes, and setup in about two minutes.

Why Racery?

Racery makes it simple to host a virtual 5K fundraiser, half marathon, or full marathon for charity or employee morale. Built-in Stripe donations let racers raise money directly through their bib page, and our map shows participants' routes from anywhere in the world. The custom event takes just two minutes to set up.

Using a phone, the "Anywhere 5K" logs each racer's distance and time, then ranks them on a live leaderboard. Racers who run longer appear on the "ultra" leaderboard and compete on total mileage. Every finisher gets a personalized digital bib and finish placard.

Read more about how our virtual 5K fundraiser for charities works, or check out our free trial options.

How does a Virtual 5K connect donors and employees?

Virtual races create buzz and motivate movement. Leaderboards create a sense of progress and connection. Chats and activity-feed comments and likes give the community a place to start a conversation.

Whether you're running a charity 5K, a corporate wellness challenge, or an inclusive virtual run for a distributed team, Racery handles the logistics so you can focus on participation and fundraising.

Read more about our fundraising features, or check out our virtual race marketing guides.

Ready to start? Pick a race below, or contact team@racery.com to customize your setup.