• Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RUN?

It is a self-motivated activity that is organized online where you complete a specific distance by running or walking on a date and time of your choosing, anywhere in the world.

Virtual Run can be done on a treadmill at home or at the gym, at the beach, with friends, alone, in the evening, or at the break of dawn, it’s your choice. Whether you are looking to jump start your fitness routine or you are a competitive runner, a virtual run is a great way to get a 50KM or 100KM under your belt

HOW DO I START?

1. Sign up with us online

  • Transfer via online or bank-in registration fees of RM50 to GLORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE, ALLIANCE BANK MALAYSIA BERHAD 10011-0-01-000477-1
  • Log on to gcc.org.my/vr2017 and fill up the registration form
  • Upon registration, upload the bank in slip or transfer slip to complete the registration

2. Enjoy running wherever, whenever & with whoever

  • Download the Strava app and create a new Strava Account in the app itself
  • Join the GCC VIRTUAL RUN 2017 club.
  • Activate your Strava app and start running. You can run alone but we strongly encourage you to run with your friends or even in a group. After all, the more the merrier.
  • The duration of the run is from 1st till 31st December 2017.
  • You may collect your T-Shirt at GCCKK VIRTUAL RUN 2017 Counter at Level 2 on Sundays beginning from 19th November 2017.

3. Submit your results

  • Send the screenshot of your results from the Strava app to WhatsApp at +6012-8030341.

4. Medals Collection

  • Medals collection will be in January 2018 at the GCC VIRTUAL RUN 2017 Counter, Level 2. Exact date will be announced at a later time, so please stay tuned.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Anyone from 12 years old and above.

What about walking?

Although it is a Virtual Run, but walking is equally good too.

Do I have to complete the distance all at once?

No you don’t have to, but if you choose to do so, you may. As long as you finish the distance within the month of December 2017 and submit the results latest by 11:59pm 31st December 2017.

If you have completed your distance before the deadline, you may even submit your results early.

How do I track my distance and time my run?

  1. Download the app Strava, available on IOS and Android.
  2. Create an account in Strava or log in if you are a current user.
  3. Join the GCC VIRTUAL RUN 2017 club.
  4. Turn it on when you start your running or walking activities.
  5. After completing your run, stop the app and screenshot your activity log which records the date and distance of your run or walk.
  6. Accumulate up till the distance you have signed up (50km or 100km) and send the screen shots to +6012-8030341 via WhatsApp.
  7. Latest submission of screenshots is by 11:59pm, 31st December 2017. If you have completed the run before deadline, you may submit your results early.

 

What's the reward?

A finisher medal will be given to participants who completes the race. Medals collection will be in January 2018 at GCCKK VIRTUAL RUN 2017 Counter, Level 2.

The exact date will be announced at a later time, so stay tuned to our announcements.