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.
Registrations for this year’s event will open Saturday, 6th July 2024 and close Sunday 1st September 2024.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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, 2020Fastest 1300km (Team of 20) - 21hrs 17min
Team One Zero Six, Canberra, 2020Longest Distance in 19 Days (Team of 10) - 3209km
Friends of the Swiss Mountain Goat, Central Coast NSW, 2021Longest Distance in 19 Days (Team of 20) - 5228km
Boat Crew 2, Sydney, 2021Fastest 200km (Individual) - 29hrs 42min
Rob Lloyd, Port Macquarie, 2021Silver Grown Up Award - For the most mature person to achieve the 130km Silver Medal
Judith Dear, 78 years + 316 days, 2021Gold 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.
entry types
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.
Note: We have a limited number of entries available for people experiencing financial hardship. Should you wish to participate in the RAV Virtual Team Challenge but can't afford to do so, please contact us and you may be able to access one of these entries.