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Virtual races are now up and running

Runners may be going it alone, but they can still feel as if they're part of a larger group.

Published Fri, Apr 10, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    WITH races around the world cancelled, on hold or up in the air, a new kind of event is gaining traction: virtual races.

    Now, with traditional races on long-term pause, virtual experiences are the only option most runners have.

    In virtual races, runners complete a race more or less on their own schedule, at whatever location they choose, then log in and record their results.

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