80 years ago, on the 6 June, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion force in history set sail for France on a mission to liberate Europe.
This day went down in history as D-Day.
Allied code names for the beaches along the 50- mile stretch of Normandy coast targeted for landing were Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.
The Battle of Normandy, lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control.
Some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history.
This Virtual Distance Challenge is commemorate those brave soldiers and throughout June we are asking that you join us for 5km, run, walk, cycle or swim.
The reward medal is a beautiful gold medal featuring the British flag and the allied code names.
Please note you are paying to enter the Virtual Race. The medal is a reward for completing the challenge and submitting evidence by the deadline date.
Go on, virtually challenge yourself this June.
All you need to do is sign up to the virtual race.
Complete the distance during June
Send us proof. Wear your medal with pride.
Submission deadline is 4th July.
Medals are sent second class by Royal Mail.
Free UK shipping on all of our virtual races and virtual fitness challenge medals
