As we move into the Autumn/Winter race season there are still loads of amazing virtual running challenges you can join. Meanwhile, some real-world races are in the diary, with Covid-19 safety precautions in place and organisers off ering no-questions refunds if they have to be cancelled. Some will just convert into a virtual event if need be. It’s important to always check your race instructions carefully and look out for last-minute cancellations or health and safety changes. Either way, the running is still real – and you’ll still receive your bling reward at the end. Here are some of the best online and real-world races to help keep your motivated…

TEAM/ALL LEVELS

MEDALMAD#TEAMS [VIRTUAL]

Join an existing virtual team or create your own and support each other to reach your running and fitness goals. You can even set up a workplace or school team with a bespoke challenge or fundraising goal and all win some bling to show your achievement. You can join more than one team, such as Team Wales or Trek Team and there are leaderboards to track your progress. There are also plenty of individual challenges if you want to go solo instead. From £13, bit.ly/MedalMad

NEWZEALANDALPSTO OCEAN [VIRTUAL]

Have fun teaming up with workmates or friends to take part in this race – or just enter solo. This virtual fitness challenge takes you 180 miles through the Alps to Ocean trail in the stunning South Island of New Zealand. Each time someone in the team completes a run or walk, you move along the map from the Mount Cook area to Christchurch. Track your progress on the app and bag your finisher’s medal. £24.95 theconqueror.events/alpstoocean/