15 Budget Virtual Races with Swag To Run In July 2020

June 20, 2020 in Miscellaneous Running and Discounts & Coupon Codes for Runners

Due to pandemic-related race cancellations and postponements, 2020 has seen the rise popularity of virtual races.

Are you looking for your next virtual race?
I found the following virtual races that offer different levels of swag at budget-friendly prices. These might have additional fees, like a sign-up platform fee or shipping. I tried to note these but I may have missed some. The races also vary in their results submission requirements and when you need to complete your run.

I'm not affiliated with any of these races and cannot vouch for their quality. Some races may have referral links. Please check all available information before registering in case of errors in the list below. Also note that some of these races support charitable causes and will give you the option to add a donation to your low-cost registration.

1 Red, White & Brew Virtual Running Festival

Cost: $34 + $3 SignUp Fee | Shipping Included
Charity: Friends of Fusion Foundation
Swag: Medal, Shirt or Tank*, Running Hat*
Registration Price Increase: June 28 2020
Complete the Race: Now through July 4 2020

*Note: Run more to earn more! Run a 5K and get your medal. Add a 10K and earn the shirt. Add a 15K and earn the hat. Submit results via email to receive extra swag.

Red, White & Brew Race Link

2 Upland Manor Virtual 5K Run/Walk Challenge

Cost: $25 + $2.50 SignUp Fee | Shipping Presumed Included
Swag: T-Shirt*, Medal
Registration Price Increase: June 30
Complete the Race: July 1 - July 4 2020

*Note: Race information says it includes t-shirt and medal but no t-shirt size information was requested during registration. Register with caution.

Upland Manor 5K Race Link

3 Virtual Beer Mile for the Animals

Cost: $25 + $2.50 SignUp Fee | Shipping Included
Charity: CT Cat Connection and Protector of Animals
Swag: Medal
Registration Ends: June 30 2020
Complete the Race: Now through July 5 2020

*Note: Purchase alcohol separately and record your race with both GPS and photos after each beer lap. You can choose to drink alternative beverages for a lower cost.

Virtual Beer Mile Race Link

4 Run 4 Rilla Virtual 5K

Cost: $30 + $2.50 SignUp Fee | Shipping Explicitly Included
Beneficiary: Personal Cancer Fund
Swag: Medal, Bag, Bracelet, Shirt or Tank
Registration Ends: July 8 2020
Complete the Race: July 1 -8 2020

Run 4 Rilla Race Link

5 WW Military Miles Virtual 5k, 10k and Half Marathon

Cost: $40 + $3.90 SignUp Fee | Shipping Presumed Included
Swag: Medal, Shirt, Socks
Registration Ends: ?
Complete the Race: Before the original race day, July 26 2020

WW Military Miles Race Link

6 Virtual Brew Run

Cost: $29 +$2.99 SignUp Fee | Shipping Presumed Included
Charity: Flutie Foundation
Swag: T-Shirt, Pint Glass, Medal
Registration Ends: July 30 2020
Complete the Race: July 30 2020

Brew Run Race Link

7 Chesterfield Virtual Summer Run Challenge

Cost: $20 + $2.95 SignUp Fee | Shipping Presumed Included
Beneficiary: Chesterfield (MO) Parks, Recreation, and Arts Department
Swag: Shirt and Medal
Registration Ends: July 31 2020
Complete the Race: Now through July 31 2020

Chesterfield Virtual Race Link

8 Spirit of America Virtual 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Cost: $30 + $3.63 Processing Fee | Shipping Presumed Included
Swag: T-Shirt, Medal
Registration Ends: July 31 2020?
Complete the Race: July 31 2020?

Spirit of America Race Link

9 Mid-Summer Classic Virtual Run

Cost: $28 | Shipping Explicitly Included
Charity: Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund
Swag: Medal, Hat
Registration Ends: July 31 2020
Complete the Race: July 1 -31 2020

Mid-Summer Classic Race Link

10 Run for Caitlin Virtual 8K, 3K

Cost: $30 + $3.63 SignUp Fee | Shipping Presumed Included
Charity: Run for Caitlin Inc
Swag: Medal, T-Shirt*
Registration Ends: July 31 2020
Complete the Race: now through July 31 2020

*Note: Save $10 without optional t-shirt.

Run for Caitlin Race Link

11 Run, White & Blue Virtual 5k

Cost: $30 + $3.50 SignUp Fee + $5 Shipping
Swag: T-Shirt & Medal
Registration Ends: July 4 2020
Complete the Race: July 4 - 31 2020

Run, White & Blue Race Link

12 Race the River Virtual 10K or 5K

Cost: $25 + $2.50 SignUp Fee | Shipping Explicitly Included
Charity: The Epilepsy Association
Swag: Face Covering, Finisher Medal
Registration Ends: September 13, 2020
Complete the Race: Now through September 13, 2020

Race the River Race Link

13 The Eastern Kentucky Virtual 5K

Cost: $25 + $2.50 SignUp Fee | Shipping Presumed Included
Swag: Face Mask*, Medal
Registration Ends: August 31 2020

*Note: Other race distances offer larger and more expensive medals. The marathon medal is INSANE! The face mask is optional and will save you $10 if you decline it.

Eastern Kentucky Race Link