International Women's Day Challenge

Wednesday 8th March 2023

International Women's Day is powered by the collective efforts of all. 

Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women's Day impactful. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist once explained "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." So make International Women's Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women.

 International Women's Day (IWD) provides an important opportunity to fundraise for female-focused charities, help raise their visibility, and amplify their awareness raising efforts.

Let’s make equality reality

Your support this March, on International Women’s Day and across the whole of Women’s History Month, will support our global team of human rights lawyers and policy experts who work every day to make the world a better place for women and girls.

And we know that by working together we’ll be able to help more women and girls secure the protections and fundamental rights they deserve to live safe, fearless, and free.

25% of every entry fee will be donated to equalitynow.org 

Run /walk, cycle, swim, wheelchair, or a combination of any, You can choose from 2k, 5k, 10k, half or full marathon, Complete this challenge at a time and place that suits your schedule  to receive your exclusive medal. There is no time limit on this challenge, it can be done in one go, or multiple activities. International Women's Day is on the 8th March, we will send the next working day after purchase, this activity can be completed on any day from 18th Feb to June 31st.

What is a virtual challenge?  A virtual challenge can done from any location you choose. You can run, jog, walk, cycle, swim, use a wheelchair - whatever you choose and however you choose to complete a distance.  There is no restriction on discipline.  We aim to be as inclusive as impossible. 

Submitting and Claiming your Medal

You will be emailed a separate link / web page when you sign up, to upload your progress as and when you want to.  Your medal will be sent on purchase. For this challenge it's a one off submission, please complete submission link after your activity.' Your submission link should arrive within a few minutes of purchase, please email us at info@racethedistance.com if this doesn't arrive after a few hours.

Checking Your Progress

We have a real-time results system with instant tables, sort-able by age, gender and Country.   We also have live tracking 'journeys' with fully interactive maps for our annual and seasonal longer challenges!

Strava Connect

Uploading your progress could not be easier with our challenges allowing you to upload activities direct from Strava.  Do not worry if you do not have Strava, as you can also add activities manually.

Personalised Downloadable Certificate

Each competitor will receive a downloadable personalised challenge certificate with details of their results included.