FAQ The 2023 Virtual Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend – Event ID# 8576

Q. What events can I enter and how long do I have to complete the challenge?

A. You have a choice of events to complete in the Virtual MSMW2023. From the family Fun Run, Junior Mile, a 5k, 10K, Half-Marathon, or the full Marathon, it is completely up to you. There’s no time limit either! So long as all events have been completed before 2nd July, you will receive a finisher’s medal.

You can take on the ultimate 3-day Marathon or Half Marathon challenge, enter one of the individual events, or complete a Fun Run as a family. Walk, run, on a bike or in a wheelchair; we don’t mind how you do it, in fact the more creative the better! Walk a marathon in 40 days, complete 422 100metre sprints, hop for a Mile, or cycle a marathon in two hours, we’d love to see how you do it, so feel free to send in your selfies!

Q. How to submit your time and distance

A. Simply, go for you run and email your tracking from either Strava, Garmin, any other form of tracking, or simply a photo of your watch to Nice Work at info@nice-work.org.uk and they will process your result.

We will keep online results and leader boards up to date throughout the 40-day event period. You will need to tell us how you are planning to tackle the challenge to ensure you a listed in the correct category; we don’t think it would be very fair to put runners up against cyclists!

Q. Will you list my time?

A. Yes, all times will be listed on our online results service. You will be able to pit yourself against fellow competitors in the same gender and age category.

Q. Do I get a medal?

A. All participants who submit proof of completing their entered event will be sent the respective medal(s) by post. This year’s medals are fantastic! Trust us, you won’t want to miss out.

A different medal is available for each of our usual 12 individual events. This year’s Fun Run and Mile medals are wooden, a first for us! If you complete the Half Marathon or full Marathon you will receive 4 medals, 3 individual town medals and 1 commemorative medal to complete the set. Each year we have a different unique design making them highly sought after, so make sure you don’t miss out on this year’s stunning locally themed medals!

Q. Is there an age limit?

A. No. Unlike our usual event the Virtual MSMW2023 will not be UKA licenced. Therefore, there are no age restrictions on any of our Virtual events.

Q. Where can I take part?

A. Anywhere! The beauty of virtual events is that they can be completed in any environment, in any part of the world! Wherever you go please ensure you observe all UK Government guidance regarding social distancing and exercising outdoors. If you are not able to leave your home then why not complete the challenge in your garden or on exercise equipment like a treadmill, rower or static bike.