The Running Medic Virtual 5k Challenge

Run Anywhere. Anytime. Compete Against Others Virtually for the Prize!

Until Registration Closes

5K Challenge Starts on May 31st and ends July 25th

Register

Once you fill out and sign all the necessary documents, you are in the race!

Now you are ready to compete against your other virual runners for the prize!

Train

Once you sign up, you have 6 weeks to train to prepare you for your virtual 5K run.

You have the option to use The Running Medic 5k Training App to give you the best possibility to win!

Submit

After the 6-week of training for the 5K, you have an additional 2 weeks to run your virtual 5K.

You can submit up to 2 recorded official final 5K time that was captured on your Smart Watch, Strava, Garmin, or an official 5K you ran within the period of the competition.

Receive your medal and see if you placed in the top of your group category for one of the running gear prizes (hydration pack, shoes, clothing and more)!

PRICING

What is included in your registration.

5K Registration, Training App, Finisher's Medal, Placement Prize

$69.00

Register for the 5K Virtual Challenge

Get Access to The Running Medic 6-Weeks 5K Training App

Get Weekly Completion Reward E-Badges

Run your 5K within the time frame and get your Finisher's Medal

If you place in the top of your category, win some Awesome running gear prizes

Running Gear Prizes for Top Category Placement

Prizes are dependent on the number of participates in The Running Medic's 5K challenge, the more participates, the more winners and the better the prize.

Headphone

Shoes

Running Hydration Vest

GPS Running Watch

Details About the Virtual 5K

Run Your 5K. Your Way. On Your Schedule.

Join our Virtual 5K Challenge, designed for runners of every level—from first-time 5K participants to seasoned racers chasing a personal best. This isn’t just a race—it’s a complete experience that supports you before, during, and after race day.

When you register, you’ll receive exclusive access to our 5K Training App, included in your purchase. The app provides structured training plans, guided workouts, pacing support, and progress tracking to help you prepare with confidence—whether your goal is to finish strong, set a new PR, or compete for the podium.

Run your 5K anywhere you choose, on a track, sidewalk, or trail. Complete your race during the event window, submit your verified time, and earn your official 5K finisher medal—a symbol of your commitment, effort, and achievement.

For runners who love competition, we offer performance-based categories, giving you a chance to place within your category and win a prize. Compete against others across the country while still enjoying the flexibility of a virtual race.

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, staying motivated, or racing to win, this virtual 5K delivers coaching, community, and competition—all in one powerful experience.

Train smarter. Run stronger. Finish proud.

MEET YOUR COACH

Coach Mario

Bio

Leading Running Form Expert.

2015 and 2023 Triathlon National Qualifier for the Sprint and Olympic distances

Participated in the 2023 World Multi-Sport Championship in Ibiza, Spain and 2024 World Multi-Sport Championship in Townsville, Australia for Team USA.

Helped dozens of runners qualify for the Boston Marathon

Has hundreds of runners break their personal best in as little as 6 weeks for the 5K and 10K and 12 weeks for the half and full marathons.

Trained and certified by a well-renowned International Sports Running Physiotherapist.

Head Coach for USA's largest Running Club's Advance Training Program for multiple years.

Helped hundreds of US and overseas runners run further, longer, and faster online and in-person using the Running Form Rewire Coaching Method.

TESTIMONIALS

I had an ultra training program from a friend; however, I was dealing with knee pain. I contacted Coach Mario for a Running Assessment, and he reviewed it.

He found that the training needed to be adjusted for my goal of running a 50K trail race. He listened to my goals and created a training specific to it.

It included agility drills, diet assessments, fueling strategies, and exercises to address my knee pain.

Best of all, he created a Personal Training App specifically for me with demonstrations and explanations of the workouts.

Thanks, Coach Mario

- Laurie

Ultra-Marathon Runner

I contacted Coach Mario after reading an article about "The Effects of COVID on Runner's Heart Rate."

I had COVID, and it affected my runs and heart rate in Feb 2022.

He shared his experience with COVID-19 and discussed modifications to return to running safely after COVID safely.

By April 2022, I got second place in the race I was training for.

His experience and encouragement helped me overcome my fear I would not be able to run like I did before COVID.

Thank You, Coach Mario

- Penny

Half Marathon Age Grouper

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