London Virtual Race | Race the World Series | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
About this race
London Virtual Race 2026
Race the World Series
1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2
Step into the heart of one of the world's most iconic cities with our London Virtual Race! From the majestic towers of Big Ben to the historic streets walked by kings, queens, and everyday dreamers, London is a city where history and modern life meet at every turn.
Whether you're running, walking, or jogging your chosen distance, this race invites you to experience the spirit of London from wherever you are. Complete your race at your own pace and earn an incredible finisher medal inspired by one of the world's most beloved destinations.
The London Virtual Race is part of our Race the World Series, a collection of destination-themed races designed to help you explore the globe one mile at a time.
Choose your distance:
🏃 1 Mile
🏃 5K
🏃 10K
🏃 Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
🏃 Marathon (26.2 Miles)
Complete your race anytime between September 1 and December 31, 2026.
Charity Partner
We are proud to donate 15% of every registration to a nonprofit organization that provides fresh meals to communities impacted by natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and emergencies around the world. Their mission of serving others brings hope and nourishment when it is needed most.
Registration Includes
✔ Official London Race the World finisher medal
✔ Race bib
✔ Shipping included (U.S. addresses)
✔ Access to our supportive virtual racing community
Medal Shipping
These medals start shipping out August 2026.
No travel plans required. No time limits. No crowds. Just choose your distance, complete your race wherever you are, and celebrate your achievement with a beautiful London-themed finisher medal.
Join us as we Race the World—one city, one mile, and one adventure at a time.
*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.
Pick your distance
Running
1 Mile
5K
10K
Half Marathon
Marathon
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in McDonough, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:27 AM and sets at 7:28 PM local time (EDT) in McDonough on September 26, 2026 — 12h 00m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — London Virtual Race | Race the World Series | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
4 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melita Holden | 32:24 | 10:26 /mi |
| 2 | Brooke Holden | 1:05:00 | 20:55 /mi |
| 3 | TiArion Alverson | — | — |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in McDonough
Find upcoming events by distance:
- McDonough 5K Races 35 races
- 10K Run Events in McDonough 28 races
- McDonough Half Marathons 27 races
- Marathons in McDonough 27 races
- McDonough Running Calendar 2026 40 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 40 McDonough events
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