The Dark Miles

THE DARK MILES — Push through the darkest month.

A virtual running and walking challenge from Chosen Miles, running from 1 to 31 December 2026. Run it anywhere: road, trail or treadmill. Log every mile on Strava and earn your medal.

Choose your target
🥉 Bronze: 25 miles
🥈 Silver: 50 miles
🥇 Gold: 100+ miles

Your medal is set by the distance you actually log, so you don't need to choose a tier when you enter. Hit 25 miles or more and your medal is posted to your door.

How it works

1. Enter before 23:59 on 30 November.
2. Join the Chosen Miles Strava club. The link is in your confirmation email.
3. Run or walk from 00:00 on 1 December to 23:59 on 31 December (UK time). Every mile logged on Strava counts.
4. Submit your total by 4 January. Medals are posted from 5 January.

The rules
Under 25 miles means you didn't finish: no medal, no refund and no extensions. That's what makes the medal worth earning.

Prizes
Prizes go to the runner with the most miles and to the top team. Bring your club, your mates or your work team.

For families affected by cancer
£5 from every entry, plus extra £100 donated for 50 runners, is set aside for Chosen Miles Foundation. The Foundation's registration with the Charity Commission is in progress, and the money will be donated once it's registered. Your entry is a ticket purchase, not a donation.

Entry: £25, medal and postage included.

Refunds: you can get a refund, less a £5 admin fee, on or before 30 November. No refunds from 1 December.

Organised by Chosen Miles Ltd. Full terms: chosenmiles.com/#darkmiles-terms

Choosing to suffer for those who don't have a choice.