Virtual Race, Real Stakes: PitPat’s Hero’s Half Marathon Offers $400 Top Prize
PitPat’s latest global race challenges runners to clock their best 6-mile time
Virtual fitness competition platform PitPat is launching a new global event, the Hero’s Half Marathon, as it continues to broaden its competitive offerings in the digital running space.
The 6-mile race will be open to runners worldwide and take place between 10 a.m. ET on May 31 and 9:30 a.m. ET on June 1. Participants are required to queue at least 15 minutes before their selected race slot or risk forfeiting entry.
The event is the latest in a series of interactive challenges hosted by PitPat, which has seen growing adoption among recreational and competitive runners who are interested in real-time virtual competition.
Participants can make multiple attempts to improve their time, with final rankings based on each runner’s fastest finish time. The top performer will earn $400, while runners placing second through 20th will also receive cash prizes.
PitPat’s immersive platform integrates with a range of smart fitness equipment, including treadmills, rowing machines and bikes from partner brands like DeerRun, allowing users to track workouts and receive real-time performance data during virtual competitions.
“With events like the Hero’s Half Marathon, we aim not only to promote scientifically-informed exercise but also to inspire individuals to push their boundaries through the spirit of competition,” PitPat founder Kevin Zhang said. “PitPat is committed to revolutionizing virtual fitness events and delivering meaningful, value-driven experiences to users around the world.”