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VE Day 80th Anniversary 80km/8km
VE Day 80th Anniversary 80km/8km
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VE Day 80th Anniversary Challenge – 8th May 2025 🇬🇧⭐
Thursday 8th May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, when the Second World War came to an end in 1945. Across the nation, cathedrals, churches, local councils, and community groups will be bringing people together to remember, reflect, and honour this monumental moment in history.
To commemorate this important milestone, we are proud to launch a special VE Day Challenge with two distance options:
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80km – symbolising 80 years since the end of the war
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8.0km – for those who prefer a shorter tribute distance
Complete your chosen distance however you wish – run, walk, cycle, row, or mix it up – and join others across the UK and beyond in remembrance.
The Medal
This very special medal is a double-sided gold chrome star:
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The front, paired with its ribbon, is a faithful recreation of the ‘1939–1945 Star’, awarded to all who served operationally during the Second World War.
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The reverse proudly carries the official 80th anniversary logo, ensuring this medal is both a beautiful keepsake and a lasting tribute.
The original 1939-1945 star
🚣♀️ Row 80km – on the water, on a rowing machine, or a combination of both – and follow your progress along our virtual tracking map. Complete the distance anytime, anywhere, at your own pace, and earn your exclusive VE Day 80th Anniversary Medal.
Submitting & Claiming Your Medal
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After signing up, you’ll receive a personalised tracking link.
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Log your activities whenever you like – daily, weekly, or in one big push.
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Once you’ve completed the full distance on the map, your medal will be sent automatically.
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Didn’t get your link? Just reach out via our contact form and we’ll help you out.
Checking Your Progress
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Track your progress in real time with our results system, sortable by age, gender, and country.
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Watch your virtual journey unfold on our interactive map, complete with live tracking.
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Join friends or fellow challengers and see how you compare as you row towards the finish line.
All the routes follow real life roads and trails, target the next town along on the map, pass landmarks, cross countries, it's going to be fun!
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.
