Some people love the buzz of a packed start line. Others just want to get their miles done without the 5am alarm, the train journey and the pressure of keeping up. That is exactly why a virtual marathon challenge appeals to so many runners and walkers. It keeps the sense of purpose that makes an event feel special, but puts you in control of when, where and how you complete it.

For a lot of people, that flexibility is not a bonus. It is the reason they can take part at all. Work shifts change, family plans pop up, the weather turns, energy levels dip and confidence can wobble. A challenge that fits around real life is far easier to stick with than a one-off race day that demands everything to fall into place at the same moment.

https://the-running-bug.com/why-a-virtual-marathon-challenge-works/