If you’re participating in a virtual race, a free running app can help you track distance, pace, and time using your phone or smartwatch. These apps are helpful for optional time tracking during your race.

A virtual race is an organized run or walk you complete anytime, anywhere during a set date range—without traveling to a start line or following an official course. At Runs for a Purpose, virtual races turn miles into meaning. You choose a cause, pick a distance, and complete your event on your own schedule while helping raise awareness and funds for issues that matter.

Completing a virtual race gives you a simple, meaningful goal that encourages movement, routine, and reflection—three powerful habits that support better mental health while allowing you to make a difference for a cause you care about.