Lavender Virtual Race

Breathe Deeply. Find Your Calm. Keep Moving Forward.

Not every finish line has to be chased.

Some are reached one peaceful step at a time.

The Lavender Virtual Race is the second bloom in our Language of Flowers Collection—a series of virtual races inspired by beautiful flowers and the meaning each one carries.

Lavender has long been associated with peace, healing and quiet strength, making this challenge a reminder to slow down, breathe deeply and move forward with intention.

Whether you run, walk or hike, these miles are an opportunity to step away from the noise and do something good for yourself.

Where Every Mile Blooms.

Choose Your Distance:
1 Mile • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) • Marathon (26.2 Miles)

💜 Beautiful Lavender finisher medal
🏃 Run, walk, jog or hike
📍 Complete your race anywhere
📅 Complete June 1–December 31, 2026
👟 Five distances to choose from
🌿 Second bloom in the Language of Flowers Collection
❤️ 15% of every registration is donated to Wild Earth Allies

FIND CALM IN THE MILES

Life can be noisy.

Schedules fill up. Responsibilities pile on. And sometimes we spend so much time rushing toward the next thing that we forget to simply breathe.

This challenge is different.

Your Lavender Virtual Race doesn't have to be about running faster or going farther than someone else.

It can simply be about making time for yourself.

Take a quiet morning walk.

Run your favorite trail.

Spend an hour outside.

Turn on your favorite music and hit the treadmill.

Let each mile become a moment to reset, recharge and keep moving forward.

Run gently. Breathe deeply. Keep going.

EARN THE LAVENDER FINISHER MEDAL

Your finish line comes with something beautiful to remember it by.

The Lavender finisher medal features soft purple blooms with elegant gold detailing, created as part of the 2026 Founding Bloom Series. 

Its design represents:

🌿 Calm in the chaos
💜 Growth through stillness
🌸 Beauty in every step

And because Lavender is part of a larger collection, every flower medal becomes another bloom in your growing garden of milestones.

HOW DOES THE VIRTUAL RACE WORK?

1. CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE

Choose the challenge that's right for you:

1 Mile | 5K | 10K | 13.1 Miles | 26.2 Miles

2. COMPLETE YOUR MILES

Run, walk, jog or hike your chosen distance anytime between June 1 and December 31, 2026.

Complete your miles around your neighborhood, along a peaceful trail, at your favorite park, at the gym or on a treadmill.

3. MOVE AT YOUR OWN PACE

There is no crowded starting line.

No pressure to beat someone else's time.

And no need to race anyone but yourself.

Walk the entire distance if you'd like. Run for a personal record. Break your miles into a challenge that works for you.

4. CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH

When you reach your finish line, celebrate the miles—and the moments—with your beautiful Lavender finisher medal.

BECAUSE NOT EVERY RACE IS ABOUT SPEED

Some races are about pushing harder.

This one can be about slowing down.

The Lavender Virtual Race is a beautiful challenge for anyone looking to:

• Find a little more peace
• Re-center and recharge
• Build a consistent walking or running habit
• Return to movement after time away
• Spend more time outdoors
• Work toward a personal goal
• Collect beautiful race medals
• Celebrate a love of flowers or gardening

You don't need to consider yourself a runner.

Walkers and hikers are absolutely welcome.

Indoor and outdoor miles count, including treadmill miles.

Your race. Your pace. Your peaceful place.

PART OF THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS COLLECTION

Lavender is the second bloom in the Language of Flowers Collection, following Peony. The collection celebrates flowers and the different seasons of personal growth they represent.

Continue growing your collection with Peony, Sunflower, Dahlia and the other blooms in the series.

Each flower carries its own meaning.

Each race offers a new challenge.

And each medal represents another milestone you've reached.

Collect the flowers. Celebrate the miles. Build your own garden of accomplishments.

YOUR MILES HELP PROTECT THE WILD

Your Lavender miles can have meaning beyond your own finish line.

15% of every registration is donated to Wild Earth Allies.

Wild Earth Allies works with local organizations and individuals to protect wildlife and vital habitats, with conservation efforts focused on creating lasting benefits for wildlife, ecosystems and people. Wild Earth Allies

So while you're moving toward your own goal, your registration also helps support work protecting the natural world that inspired this collection.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?

A virtual race gives you the freedom to complete your challenge wherever works best for you.

Run outside.

Walk your neighborhood.

Explore a peaceful trail.

Use a treadmill.

Complete your miles alone or invite friends and family to join you.

There is no required starting location and no crowded race morning.

You choose the place. You choose the pace. You create the finish line.

SAVE 30% AS A VIP MEMBER

Planning to collect more blooms—or take on some of our other Virtual Run Events challenges?

Join the Virtual Run Events VIP Membership Program for $5 per month and save 30% on your orders for as long as your membership remains active.

With new races added regularly, VIP membership is designed for frequent participants and medal collectors who want to save on their challenges.

TAKE A BREATH. TAKE THE FIRST STEP.

You don't have to move the fastest.

You don't have to go the farthest.

You just have to begin.

Choose 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon and complete your Lavender Virtual Race anytime through December 31, 2026.

Run gently. Breathe deeply. Keep going.

Where Every Mile Blooms.