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Peony Virtual Race | 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon | Language of Flowers Collection

Peony Virtual Race | 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon | Language of Flowers Collection

Race Date

May 30, 2026

Location

Mcdonough, GA

The Experience

The Peony Virtual Race -A Quiet Reset

The Peony is the first bloom in our Language of Flowers Collection — a curated series of virtual races inspired by the symbolism and beauty of meaningful flowers. Peonies bloom boldly after long seasons beneath the surface. They are a symbol of renewal, fresh beginnings, and stepping forward into a new chapter. This race honors the quiet courage it takes to begin again. Whether you're starting a new fitness journey, returning after time away, or simply choosing to move forward one step at a time, the Peony race celebrates your season of renewal. Where Every Mile Blooms.   🌸 About the Medal Finishers will receive a beautiful 4" (bigger than our regular medals) custom die-cut Peony medal, designed to reflect the soft strength and elegance of the flower itself. Medal features include: • Custom peony-shaped design • Antique gold die-struck metal • Soft blush and ivory enamel petals • Elegant layered 3D detailing • Premium neck ribbon Each medal is designed to be part of a collectible garden of blooms within the Language of Flowers Collection.   🌿 Race Details This is a virtual race, meaning you can complete your miles anywhere, anytime. Run or walk outdoors, on a treadmill, on the trails, or wherever your journey takes you. Complete this race anytime between May and December 2026. Choose your distance: • 1 Mile • 5K • 10K • 13.1 Miles • 26.2 Miles Move at your own pace and celebrate the progress you’re making.   🌍 Giving Back We believe growth should extend beyond ourselves. 15% of every Peony race registration will be donated to charity.   🌼 Shipping Medals for the Peony race will begin shipping in May, if you sign up after that they will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up.   🌸 Part of a Growing Collection The Peony is the first 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: Lavender — Grounded Strength Sunflower — Turning Toward Joy Dahlia — Bold Confidence Collect each flower and build your own garden of milestones.   Begin Your Next Chapter Not every new beginning arrives loudly. Sometimes it comes quietly — a simple decision to start again. This is your season to bloom. Join the Peony 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 82°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

62°

Afternoon (High)

82°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

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