Annual Run Challenge 2027

Run your
whole year.

Pick a distance goal for 2027, connect Strava and run it your way: before work, after dinner, on the treadmill when it pours. Every kilometre counts towards your goal. Hit it by 31 December and your finisher medal comes to your door.

Not speed. Not distance. Consistency.

Runs 1 January – 31 December 2027 · Entry fee [₹ FEE] incl. GST

Your year, tracked
375 km
of 1,000 km goal
Next badge
500 km
On pace for
1,020 km
Active weeks
31 of 43
Example dashboard — synced automatically from Strava
Pick your goal

Three goals. One year. Your pace.

Run it, walk it, mix both. Any day, anywhere. Started too easy? Move up a goal any time before 31 March and keep every kilometre you have already logged.

Starter
0
km

About 1 km a day, or 7 km a week. Perfect if you are just starting out or coming back to running.

[₹ FEE]
Regular
Most popular
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km

About 19 km a week — three easy runs. The classic goal for runners who already run a few times a week.

[₹ FEE]
Committed
0
km

About 39 km a week. One kilometre for every year on the calendar — for experienced runners chasing a big year.

[₹ FEE]
How it works

Four steps. No start line needed.

01
Register

Sign up on vegam.run, pick your goal and pay by UPI, card or net banking.

02
Connect Strava

Link your free Strava account once. Every run and walk syncs on its own.

03
Run your way

Any time, any route, any pace. Your dashboard updates after every run, so you always know how far you have come.

04
Earn your medal

Grab a badge at every milestone. Hit your goal and your finisher medal ships to your door.

Runners legs in motion during a race
Race categories

Five distances. Find your start line.

From your first 5K to your first ultra, every Vegam race is built around one of these five distances. Pick the one that scares you a little.

5K

5 km

Your first race. Quick, friendly and done before breakfast.

10K

10 km

Double it. The distance where pacing starts to matter.

Half Marathon

21.1 km

The big goal for most runners. Train for it, then own it.

Marathon

42.195 km

Months of training, one morning. The classic test.

Ultra

42.2 km +

Anything past the marathon, for runners who always want one more.

Medal design coming soon
Finisher medal

Finish it. Wear it.

You showed up for twelve months. When you complete your goal, you deserve a medal, and you get one. No podium, no cut-offs: finish your distance by 31 December and it is yours.

Finisher medal

A different medal for each goal, delivered free anywhere in India.

Personal e-certificate

Your name, your total distance and the months you stayed active.

Milestone and 12/12 Club badges

Collect them on your Vegam profile as the year rolls on.

Why run

Consistency makes life better.

It is not one big run that changes you — it is the small runs you keep doing, week after week. That is why the challenge lasts a whole year. Here is what steady, regular running does for your body and mind.

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lower risk of early death for runners — even those who run just once a week.
Pooled analysis of 14 studies, 230,000+ people. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019.
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of vigorous activity a week meets WHO's minimum for adults. That is three 25-minute runs.
WHO guidelines: 150–300 min moderate or 75–150 min vigorous activity per week.

A stronger heart

Running trains your heart to pump more blood with less effort, helping lower blood pressure and resting heart rate.

Healthy weight & blood sugar

It burns more energy per minute than most activities and helps your body use insulin better — useful at any age.

Stronger bones & muscles

As a weight-bearing exercise, running helps build bone density and leg strength that protect you as you get older.

Better mood, less stress

Regular runs lift your mood, ease anxiety and help you think more clearly through a busy day.

Deeper sleep

Active people tend to fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly — and better sleep means better recovery.

A community that keeps you going

Running with a club and a shared goal makes it far easier to keep showing up, week after week.

Running tips

Start smart. Stay injury-free.

New to running? These six habits will carry you through the whole year.

A man running on the beach at sunset
Mix running with walking

Try 1 minute running, 2 minutes walking. Build up slowly — add no more than about 10% to your weekly distance.

Beat the heat

Run before 7 am or after sunset. Wear light, breathable clothing and a cap, and slow down on humid days.

Drink before you are thirsty

Have water before you head out. On longer runs carry water, and top up salts afterwards — tender coconut water works well.

Warm up, cool down

Five minutes of brisk walking and leg swings before; an easy walk and gentle stretches after.

Wear the right shoes

Proper running shoes that fit well protect your knees and ankles. Replace them every 600–800 km.

Rest is training too

Take at least one or two rest days a week. If something hurts sharply, stop and let it heal.

Health note: if you have a heart condition, diabetes, high blood pressure, are pregnant, or have not exercised in a long time, check with your doctor before starting a running programme.

Your year starts with one run.

Registrations for the Annual Run Challenge 2027 open soon. Drop your email and you hear first.

Questions? WhatsApp us on +91 90922 25711