Watch the Walls Fall Virtual Race

Keep Marching. Keep Believing. Watch the Walls Fall.

Sometimes the biggest victories come after the longest marches.

Inspired by the powerful story of Jericho in Joshua 6, the Watch the Walls Fall Virtual Race is a Christian running and walking challenge about faith, perseverance, obedience and continuing forward—even when nothing seems to be changing.

For six days, the Israelites marched.

The walls were still there.

They marched again.

The walls were still there.

But they kept going.

Then came the seventh day.

They marched. They shouted. And the walls fell.

Whatever wall you're facing, this race is a reminder:

Don't stop marching too soon.

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

📖 Inspired by Joshua 6 and the fall of Jericho
🏅 Collectible Watch the Walls Fall finisher medal
🏃 Run, walk, jog or hike
📍 Complete your challenge anywhere
📅 Complete July 1–December 31, 2026
👟 Five distances to choose from
✝️ Part of the Bible Race Series
❤️ 15% of every registration donated to the Global Orphan Project

WHAT WALL ARE YOU FACING?

Not every wall is made of stone.

Sometimes it's fear.

Doubt.

A difficult goal.

A habit you're trying to change.

A season that seems like it will never end.

A dream that feels impossible.

Or something you've prayed about for so long that you've started wondering whether anything is happening at all.

That's what makes the story of Jericho so powerful.

For days, the Israelites marched—and from the outside, nothing changed.

The walls didn't move.

There wasn't a crack.

There was no visible evidence that victory was getting closer.

But they kept marching.

Sometimes faith means continuing forward before you can see the breakthrough.

Keep marching. Your story isn't finished yet.

DON'T STOP ON DAY SIX

Imagine if they had stopped one day early.

That's one of the most powerful lessons we can carry from Jericho into our own lives.

We don't always know how close we are to the breakthrough we've been praying, working or hoping for.

This race can be your reminder to keep going.

Take another step.

Complete another mile.

Say another prayer.

Try one more time.

Don't let what hasn't happened yet convince you that nothing is happening.

EARN THE WATCH THE WALLS FALL FINISHER MEDAL

Complete your chosen distance and earn the collectible Watch the Walls Fall finisher medal, featuring detailed artwork inspired by the biblical fall of Jericho. 

The back of the medal features words from Joshua 6:20, recalling the moment the people shouted and the wall fell. 

Let your medal become more than a reminder of miles completed.

Let it remind you:

You kept marching.

You didn't quit.

You chose faith over what you could see.

Walls can fall.

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

Your challenge doesn't have to look like anyone else's.

Choose a distance that means something to you.

2. COMPLETE YOUR MILES

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

Complete your challenge:

• Around your neighborhood
• At a local park
• On your favorite trail
• At the gym
• On a treadmill
• On a running track
• During another organized race

3. KEEP MARCHING

Walk every mile.

Run for a personal record.

Invite someone to join you.

Pray as you go.

Or simply spend the time thinking about the walls you're ready to overcome.

There is no required pace and no crowded starting line.

Your race. Your pace. Your journey of faith.

4. SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS

Track your distance and finishing time and submit your results through Virtual Run Events.

5. CELEBRATE YOUR BREAKTHROUGH

Reach your finish line and celebrate the fact that you kept going.

And whenever you see your medal, remember:

Don't stop on day six.

PART OF THE BIBLE RACE SERIES

Watch the Walls Fall is part of the Bible Race Series, a collection of virtual races inspired by powerful stories and lessons of faith found throughout Scripture.

Explore the Bible Race Series

Each race gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself physically while reflecting on a meaningful message of faith.

Collect the medals. Remember the stories. Carry the lessons with you.

A POWERFUL CHALLENGE FOR CHURCHES & GROUPS

I especially like this race as a church, Bible study or small-group challenge because the Jericho story naturally creates opportunities for conversation.

Complete it with your:

• Bible study group
• Church small group
• Youth group
• Women's ministry
• Men's ministry
• Christian school
• Family
• Christian running or walking group
• Friends

Before beginning, ask everyone:

“What wall are you believing can fall?”

Everyone can choose their own distance and encourage one another along the way.

You could even create a 7-day Jericho challenge around it—walking part of your distance each day while reflecting on Joshua 6.

YOUR MILES CAN HELP SOMEONE ELSE

Your challenge can make an impact far beyond your own finish line.

15% of every Watch the Walls Fall registration is donated to the Global Orphan Project, helping support vulnerable children and families.

Learn more about the Global Orphan Project

And when you participate, you're becoming part of something much bigger.

Since Virtual Run Events began, our incredible community of runners and walkers has helped us raise and donate more than $1 million to charities and nonprofit organizations.

Every registration matters. Every race adds to that impact.

Your miles aren't only about reaching your own finish line—they're helping us continue a tradition of moving with purpose and giving back along the way.

Run with faith. Move with purpose. Make your miles matter.

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 trail.

Use a treadmill.

Complete your challenge alone or invite friends, family or your church group to participate with you.

There is no required starting line.

There is no required pace.

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

KEEP MARCHING

Maybe you've been working toward something for months.

Maybe you've been praying about something for years.

Maybe you're simply trying to make it through this season one day at a time.

Whatever wall stands in front of you, don't let its size convince you to stop moving.

Choose 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon.

Take the first step.

Then another.

And another.

Keep marching.

Keep believing.

Watch the walls fall.