Step-By-Step

DATES

Each year the RAV Virtual Team Challenge starts at 12:01 am, on Friday 30 August and finishes at midnight on Tuesday 17 September, AEST.

Are you interested in taking up the challenge in 2025? Click below now.

PARTICIPATING

Participants walk or run using the Runkeeper app on their smartphone or Garmin watch to measure their distance. Each day the participant uploads their data to the event website.

The individual’s data is aggregated with other team members to get the total number of kms for the team.

The team icon moves across the map from Broken Hill to Sydney based on the team's km. The Challenge's goal is for team to complete the 1300km route within 19 days.

ENTRY TYPES

For participants who prefer to take a relaxed approach select the standard entry with no minimum distance required.

For participants who like to stretch there are extra challenges they can join.

Earn a silver medal by completing 130km within 19 days.

Earn a gold medal by completing 200km within 19 days.

records get set

If you’re that special breed of human that loves to chase a record, here are a few to set your eyes on. If you can think of a new type of record to set, let us know and give it a go.

• Fastest 1300km (Team of 10) - 23hrs 14min
  League of Kilted Athletes, Port Macquarie, 2020

• Fastest 1300km (Team of 20) - 21hrs 17min
  Team One Zero Six, Canberra, 2020

• Longest Distance in 19 Days (Team of 10) - 3209km
  Friends of the Swiss Mountain Goat, Central Coast NSW, 2021

• Longest Distance in 19 Days (Team of 20) - 5228km
  Boat Crew 2, Sydney, 2021

• Fastest 200km (Individual) - 29hrs 42min
  Rob Lloyd, Port Macquarie, 2021

• Silver Grown Up Award - For the most mature person to achieve the 130km Silver Medal
  Judith Dear, 78 years + 316 days, 2021

• Gold Grown Up Award - For the most mature person to achieve the 200km Gold Medal
  David Attrill, 74 years + 193 days, 2021

but it’s all about the conversation

Listen, learn and talk - that’s our route to ending family violence. Throughout the Challenge the RAV community comes together to share stories, learn and support each other as we all take steps to end family violence.

The RAV Virtual Team Challenge is more than just a run. It is a tribe of people who are living proof that we can build healthy, inclusive and respectful communities where family violence no longer has a role.

Below you can listen to the incredible humans that will share the journey with you. There’s more on the RAV podcast.

Standard

Ideal if you’re a low-kilometre walker or runner. There is no minimum kilometre requirement. You can receive a RAV Wristband and Year Charm for participating.

Entry is $49AUD

Price includes processing fees and GST.

SILVER

Opt-in to the Silver entry and you’ll be chasing the target of 130km minimum during the Challenge. You only get the silver medallion when you achieve it. You can also receive the RAV Wristband and Year Charm.

Entry is $69AUD

Price includes processing fees and GST.

GOLD

If the glint of a gold medallion is catching your eye then you’ll have to opt-in and back yourself for a minimum of 200km during the Challenge. You can also receive the RAV Wristband and Year Charm.

Entry is $79AUD

Price includes processing fees and GST.