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Camellia Virtual Race 2026 | 1M, 5K, 10K & More
Camellia Virtual Race 2026 | 1M, 5K, 10K & More
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Camellia Virtual Race 2026
Part of the Language of Flowers Race Series
Grace Under Pressure. Strength Through Every Season.
Join us for the Camellia Virtual Race, a beautiful celebration of resilience, grace, strength, and the ability to keep blooming—even when life gets challenging.
Part of our Language of Flowers Race Series, this race is inspired by the camellia, a flower admired for its beauty, strength, and ability to bloom when many other flowers have faded.
The theme for this race is simple but powerful:
Grace Under Pressure
Every mile is a reminder that strength doesn't always have to be loud. Sometimes strength is simply continuing forward with courage, kindness, and grace.
Choose Your Distance
🌸 1 Mile
🌸 5K (3.1 Miles)
🌸 10K (6.2 Miles)
🌸 13.1 Miles (Half Marathon)
🌸 26.2 Miles (Marathon)
Complete your race anytime between October 1 and December 31, 2026, wherever you choose.
Run through your neighborhood. Walk your favorite trail. Hit the treadmill. Hike, jog, bike, swim, or complete your miles in whatever way works best for you.
There is no required pace and no traditional starting line. Your race. Your pace. Your place.
Your Camellia Race Package
Your registration includes:
- An exclusive 2026 Camellia finisher medal
- Coordinating Camellia race bib
- Your choice of 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1 or 26.2 miles
- The freedom to complete your race anytime from October 1 – December 31, 2026
- Online result submission
- A race that helps support an important cause
A Race for a Brighter, Kinder Planet
Flowers connect us. So do kinder actions.
As with the other races in our Language of Flowers series, 15% of every registration will be donated to Wild Earth Allies, an organization working to protect wildlife and the wild places they call home.
Through this series, we're celebrating more than beautiful flowers. We're celebrating the connection between people, animals, and our planet—and the small actions each of us can take to help create a brighter tomorrow.
Race Details
- Complete anytime October 1 – December 31, 2026
- Choose 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1 or 26.2 Miles
- Run, walk, hike, bike, swim, or treadmill
- Complete your miles anywhere in the world
- Receive an exclusive Camellia finisher medal
- Includes coordinating 2026 race bib
- Submit your results online
- 15% of every registration benefits Wild Earth Allies
The Language of the Camellia
The camellia reminds us that beauty and strength can exist together.
When life gets difficult, we keep moving. When we're tested, we grow. And when the pressure builds, we can still choose kindness, resilience, and grace.
Resilience today. A kinder tomorrow.
Join us for the 2026 Camellia Virtual Race and add another beautiful bloom to your Language of Flowers medal collection.
Move with strength. Lead with kindness. Bloom with grace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a virtual race?
A virtual race is a race you complete on your own, wherever you choose! Run, walk, jog, hike, use a treadmill, or complete your miles in another way that works for you. There is no required starting location or group event.
When can I complete the Camellia Virtual Race?
You can complete your race anytime between October 1 and December 31, 2026.
Where do I complete my race?
Anywhere! Complete your miles in your neighborhood, at a park, on a trail, at the gym, on a treadmill, or anywhere else you choose.
Do I have to complete my distance all at once?
No! You can complete your distance all at once or break your miles into multiple sessions. This is your challenge, so complete it in the way that works best for you.
What distances can I choose from?
Choose from 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles (Half Marathon), or 26.2 Miles (Marathon).
Can I walk instead of run?
Absolutely! Walkers are welcome. You can run, walk, hike, jog, treadmill, bike, swim, or use another form of movement to complete your challenge.
What comes with my registration?
Your registration includes the Camellia finisher medal and coordinating 2026 race bib.
When will my medal ship?
Your medal and race bib will be shipped directly to you. Race packets typically ship within 2–5 business days of registration.
Do I need to submit my results?
You can submit your finishing time through our online results system after completing your race.
Can I participate if I live outside the United States?
Yes! Our virtual races are open to participants worldwide. International shipping rates apply.
Does this race support a charity?
Yes. 15% of every Camellia Virtual Race registration is donated to Wild Earth Allies, helping support their work protecting wildlife and wild habitats.
Is the Camellia race part of a series?
Yes! Camellia is part of our Language of Flowers Race Series, where each race celebrates a different flower, its meaning, and a message of growth, strength, kindness, or resilience.
Do I have to be a runner to participate?
Not at all! Our virtual races are designed for all ages, abilities, and fitness levels. There are no pace requirements—you simply complete your chosen distance your way.
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