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Lavender Race 2026 | The Language of Flowers Virtual Collection 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon

Lavender Race 2026 | The Language of Flowers Virtual Collection 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon

Race Date

Jun 28, 2026

Location

Mcdonough, GA

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Location
Mcdonough, Georgia
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

The Experience

💜 Lavender Virtual Race The Language of Flowers Collection Where Every Mile Blooms Step into calm, strength, and renewal with our Lavender Virtual Race—a meaningful event inspired by one of nature’s most beloved flowers. In the language of flowers, lavender symbolizes peace, healing, and quiet strength—making this race a perfect reminder to slow down, breathe deep, and move forward with intention.   🌿 What: Choose your distance and complete at your own pace: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, or 26.2   📅 When: Complete your race anytime between June 1 and December 31, 2026   📍 Where: Anywhere you choose—outdoors, on a treadmill, or along your favorite peaceful path.   🏅 The Medal: This stunning lavender-inspired medal is part of our exclusive Language of Flowers Collection – Founding Bloom Series (2026) Featuring soft purple blooms and elegant gold detailing, it represents: Calm in the chaos Growth through stillness Beauty in every step 📦 Medals start shipping May 15   ❤️ Why: Because not every race is about speed. Some are about: Finding peace Re-centering your mind Moving with purpose Letting each mile become a moment   🌎 Giving Back: To make every step even more meaningful, 15% of each registration will be donated to a charity that is supporting global conservation efforts and protecting wildlife and habitats around the world.   Run gently. Breathe deeply. Keep going. Where every mile blooms. 🌿💜✨   🌸 Part of a Growing Collection Lavender is the second bloom in the Language of Flowers Collection, a series of races inspired by flowers and the seasons of personal growth they represent. Future blooms in the collection include: Sunflower — Turning Toward Joy Dahlia — Bold Confidence Collect each flower and build your own garden of milestones.   Begin Your Next Chapter This is your season to bloom. Join the Lavender Virtual Race today. *Charity Disclaimer: We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.  Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.   What is a Virtual Race?                              A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!  Each race benefits a difference charity For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events!  Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 89°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

70°

Afternoon (High)

89°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.2"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

75%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Lavender Race 2026 | The Language of Flowers Virtual Collection 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon?

The Lavender Race 2026 | The Language of Flowers Virtual Collection 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon is held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.

Where does the Lavender Race 2026 | The Language of Flowers Virtual Collection 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon take place?

It takes place in Mcdonough, Georgia.

What distances does the Lavender Race 2026 | The Language of Flowers Virtual Collection 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Lavender Race 2026 | The Language of Flowers Virtual Collection 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The Lavender Race 2026 | The Language of Flowers Virtual Collection 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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