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Super Smash Series Fitness Challenge

One of the longest-running and most collected series we produce. Eleven character medals, each earned over the distance of your choice, plus a shield display designed to bring the collection together.

A collection worth displaying

Individually these are great medals. Mounted together on the shield they become the centrepiece of a medal wall – which is exactly why most people do not stop at one.

The characters

  • Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Princess Daisy
  • Yoshi, Toad, Bowser and Koopa Troopa
  • Wario and Waluigi
  • Super Smash Shield display

How it works

  1. Choose your character.
  2. Pick your activity and distance.
  3. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  4. Claim your medal and add it to the shield.

Currently well under the standard price

The series is running at £20 rather than £35 while this batch lasts. If you have been meaning to start the collection, this is the moment.

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I Wanna Be The Very Best – Fitness Challenge Adventure https://runningmad.co.uk/product/i-wanna-be-the-very-best-fitness-challenge/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/i-wanna-be-the-very-best-fitness-challenge/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:41:11 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/i-wanna-be-the-very-best-fitness-challenge/ Twenty-six collectable medals with evolution chains tied to real distances. Catch them all one challenge at a time – from £22, with seasonal designs that only appear once a year.

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The I Wanna Be The Very Best Challenge

The I Wanna Be The Very Best Challenge is the biggest collectable series we run. Twenty-six medal designs, with evolution chains mapped to real distances, so as you level up your running you level up your collection.

Evolve as you go

Start at 5K and earn the first stage. Push to 10K for the second. Take on a half marathon for the final evolution. It is the most satisfying progression system in the range, and it gets people running further without really noticing.

What is in the series

  • Full evolution lines across the starter chains
  • Eeveelutions including Jolteon, Flareon, Vaporeon, Glaceon, Sylveon and Umbreon
  • Ghost-type designs and seasonal specials including DeadChu
  • Snorlax, The Incredible Pikachu and MarioChu free-choice designs

How it works

  1. Choose your medal design.
  2. Pick your activity and distance.
  3. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  4. Claim your medal, then chase the next evolution.

Some of these only come round once

Seasonal and special designs are cast in one-off batches. Half-finished evolution chains are the most common regret we hear about – start yours while the whole line is available.

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Power Runners Series Challenge https://runningmad.co.uk/product/power-runners-series-challenge/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/power-runners-series-challenge/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:40:01 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/power-runners-series-challenge/ Seven ranger medals, each tied to a stepped distance from 5K up to 35K. Work through the colours one challenge at a time – a proper progression series from £20.

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The Power Runners Challenge

The Power Runners Challenge is a proper progression series. Each ranger is tied to a stepped distance, so the further you go the more of the set you unlock. Start at 5K in green and work your way up.

Built as a progression

This is the series for anyone who wants structure rather than a one-off medal. Each colour is a genuine step up, and the set only looks complete when you have earned every distance.

The seven rangers

  • Green – 5 kilometres, Blue – 10 kilometres, Pink – 15 kilometres
  • Yellow – 20 kilometres, Black – 25 kilometres
  • Red – 30 kilometres, White – 35 kilometres

How it works

  1. Choose your ranger and its distance.
  2. Pick your activity.
  3. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  4. Claim your medal, then take on the next colour.

Start the progression now

Series medals rotate out over time and a part-finished set is a frustrating thing to own. Begin at green while every colour is still in production.

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Star Sign Series – Zodiac Medals https://runningmad.co.uk/product/star-sign-series-zodiac-medals/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/star-sign-series-zodiac-medals/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:39:56 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/star-sign-series-zodiac-medals/ Your star sign, your distance, your medal. All twelve zodiac designs available from £19.50 – the birthday gift that actually gets someone moving.

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Star Sign Zodiac Medals

Twelve star sign zodiac medals, one for every sign, earned over whatever distance suits you. This has quietly become our most popular birthday gift because it is personal without being predictable.

The birthday present that gets used

Most birthday gifts are forgotten by February. This one gives someone a target, a reason to get outside and a medal with their own sign on it.

All twelve signs available

  • Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo
  • Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces
  • Each cast with its own constellation detailing

How it works

  1. Choose your star sign.
  2. Pick your activity and distance.
  3. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  4. Claim your medal.

Order ahead of the birthday

Signs are cast in rotating batches and popular ones sell through quickly around their own season. Order early so it arrives in time.

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The Simpsons Series Fun Challenge – Fitness & Collectibles https://runningmad.co.uk/product/the-simpsons-series-fun-challenge-fitness-collectibles/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/the-simpsons-series-fun-challenge-fitness-collectibles/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:39:47 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/the-simpsons-series-fun-challenge-fitness-collectibles/ Eight brilliantly daft character medals including two seasonal specials. Pick your favourite, pick your distance, and collect the family one run at a time.

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The Simpsons Series Challenge

The Simpsons Series Challenge is a virtual challenge with eight collectable medal designs to earn. Choose your favourite, pick any distance, and cover it however you like.

Collect the whole family

Start with your favourite and work through the rest. Two seasonal specials sit in the series – a Halloween design and a Christmas one – which makes them the ones collectors chase hardest.

Choose your character

  • Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie
  • Lard Lad
  • Devil Flanders and Santa Kang – the seasonal specials

How it works

  1. Choose your character design.
  2. Pick your activity and distance.
  3. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  4. Claim your medal.

Seasonal designs do not hang around

The Halloween and Christmas characters are produced in seasonal batches only. If one of those is missing from your set, now is the time.

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Epic Superhero Series Challenge Medals https://runningmad.co.uk/product/superhero-series-challenge/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/superhero-series-challenge/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:39:42 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/superhero-series-challenge/ Twelve collectable hero medals from just £14.95, plus a shield display that holds six. Collect the set – and once a hero sells out of the current casting, that design is gone.

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The Superhero Series Challenge

The Superhero Series Challenge gives you twelve heroic medal designs to work through. Pick the one you want first, choose your distance and activity, and start building the set.

Built to be collected

Twelve individual hero designs, each available on its own, plus a dedicated shield display that holds six medals together as one showpiece. Most people start with one and end up chasing the full set.

Choose your hero

  • Batman, Superman, Wonder Women, Spiderman, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk
  • Captain America, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Deadpool and Groot
  • Superhero Shield display – holds six medals

How it works

  1. Pick your hero design.
  2. Choose your activity and distance.
  3. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  4. Claim your medal and start the next one.

Complete the set before it retires

Individual heroes are cast in limited batches and rotate out of the series over time. If there is one you want, take it on now rather than hoping it comes back.

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Awaz FM Virtual Challenge https://runningmad.co.uk/product/awaz-fm-virtual-challenge/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/awaz-fm-virtual-challenge/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:36:19 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/awaz-fm-virtual-challenge/ Take on the Awaz FM community challenge over any distance and earn an exclusive finisher medal. Made for families, friends and listeners getting active together.

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Awaz FM Virtual Challenge

A community challenge built for getting people moving together. Pick a distance that suits you, complete it in your own time, and finish with an exclusive medal produced for this campaign only.

Better with other people

This one works brilliantly as a group challenge – families, friends, colleagues or listeners all chasing the same distance and comparing notes along the way.

Your exclusive medal

  • Campaign-exclusive full-colour design
  • Quality ribbon
  • Produced for this challenge only

How to take part

  1. Choose your activity and distance.
  2. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  3. Log your progress.
  4. Claim your medal.

Exclusive to this campaign

This medal is not part of the permanent range and will not return once the campaign closes. Get your entry in while it is open.

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Black Lives Matter Virtual Challenge – United for Equality https://runningmad.co.uk/product/black-lives-matter-united-for-equality-virtual-challenge/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/black-lives-matter-united-for-equality-virtual-challenge/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:36:07 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/black-lives-matter-united-for-equality-virtual-challenge/ Run, walk or ride in solidarity and earn a commemorative United for Equality medal. Limited edition, currently reduced, and open to every distance.

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The Black Lives Matter Virtual Challenge

The Black Lives Matter virtual challenge is for anyone who wants their miles to stand for something. Choose your distance, complete it your own way, and finish with a medal that marks where you stood.

Every distance, every ability

From 1.5 miles to 100 miles, on foot, on a bike, in the pool or on a machine. Take it on alone or bring a group with you.

Your commemorative medal

  • Striking full-colour commemorative design
  • Quality ribbon, display ready
  • Limited edition production

How it works

  1. Choose your activity and distance.
  2. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  3. Log your progress.
  4. Claim your medal.

Limited edition, reduced entry

Commemorative designs are cast in limited numbers and are not reissued once the run finishes. This one is currently reduced – take part while both still stand.

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Challenge Your Limits 5K Run – Ignite Your Motivation https://runningmad.co.uk/product/challenge-your-limits-5k-run/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/challenge-your-limits-5k-run/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:35:57 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/challenge-your-limits-5k-run/ The perfect first 5K challenge, or a fresh target if you have stalled. Choose your distance, get moving and earn a medal that proves you did it – currently reduced.

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Challenge Your Limits 5K

Everyone has a distance that feels just out of reach. Challenge Your Limits 5K is built to get you past it, whether that first 5K ends up being a walk, a jog or a full-blown run.

Start where you are

Pick 1.5 miles and build, or go straight for 10K. You can walk it, jog it, cycle it or use the machines at the gym. What matters is finishing.

Your finisher medal

  • Bold motivational design in full colour
  • Quality ribbon, ready to hang
  • Limited production batch

How to take part

  1. Choose your activity and distance.
  2. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  3. Log your progress as you go.
  4. Claim your medal.

Currently well below standard entry

This one is reduced while the batch lasts. Give yourself a deadline that actually means something and get started this week.

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Covid-19 Challenge – Unite for Health and Fitness https://runningmad.co.uk/product/covid-19-challenge-unite-for-health-and-fitness/ https://runningmad.co.uk/product/covid-19-challenge-unite-for-health-and-fitness/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:35:48 +0000 https://new.runningmad.co.uk/product/covid-19-challenge-unite-for-health-and-fitness/ A commemorative challenge marking how movement kept us going. Choose your distance, rebuild your fitness at your own pace and earn a medal that records the effort.

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The Covid-19 Challenge

For a lot of people, a daily walk or run was the one thing that held everything together. The Covid-19 Challenge marks that, and gives you a target to rebuild towards.

Rebuild at your own pace

Fitness comes back gradually. Start at 1.5 miles, work up to a 5K, and go further only when you are ready. There is no time limit and no one watching the clock.

Your commemorative medal

  • Full-colour commemorative design
  • Quality ribbon, display ready
  • Limited production run

How it works

  1. Choose your activity and distance.
  2. Complete the miles at your own pace.
  3. Log your progress.
  4. Claim your medal.

Start while the momentum is there

Motivation is easiest to act on the moment you feel it. Sign up now, and let the medal do the rest of the work.

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