VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGE

Active for the Ocean 2026 – 71 Mile Challenge

Reach Fort William. Earn your medal. 🏅

🌊 Complete 71 miles throughout October
👟 Run, walk, cycle, swim, hike or mix your activities
📍 Unlock Great Glen waypoints as you progress
🏅 Complete all 71 miles and earn your finisher medal

Your activity. Your challenge. One ocean.

Want to take part?

Register through Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK to get your MedalMad access code, set up your fundraising page and join the challenge.

Already registered? Use the registration code provided by Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK during checkout to join the challenge.

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How This Charity Virtual Challenge Works

Complete the challenge wherever you are and at your own pace. Every eligible activity moves you along the virtual route and closer to your medal. Once completed your charity medal will be dispatched.

1. JOIN THE CHALLENGE

Enter on the MedalMad Website, you may need a code from your charity so please read the sign up instructions below as they may contain specific instructions for this charity challenge.

2. DOWNLOAD THE APP

Install the MedalMad app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can log in using the same user details you create when signing up.

3. RECORD ACTIVITIES

Sync Strava, use the built-in tracker, or submit manual distance and time-based activities. There are s many ways to take on this challenge.

4. COMPLETE & CELEBRATE

Reach the finish line and receive your medal according to the challenge and the shipping process based on your charity challenge. Please note some Charity challenges the medals are shipped via the Charity themselves.

About This Charity Challenge

Want to take part?

Register through Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK to get your MedalMad access code, set up your fundraising page and join the challenge.

Already registered? Use the access code provided by Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK to join the challenge.

This October, supporters across the UK and beyond are getting Active for the Ocean to raise vital funds for Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK. Participants are setting their own personal challenges by running, walking, cycling, swimming, hiking or combining activities throughout the month.

Together, we’re aiming to raise £5,000 to support our work defending marine life and protecting our ocean. Every challenge is different, but we’re all working towards the same goal.

71 MILES · 31 DAYS · ONE OCEAN

Record Your Activity Your Way

Fast activity entry, clear progress and easy navigation mean less time updating and more time completing your challenge.

SYNC WITH STRAVA

Connect Strava and use eligible synced activities to update challenge progress.

BUILT-IN TRACKER

Record eligible activities directly inside the Medal Mad app.

MANUAL DISTANCE

Enter distance-based activities recorded using another device or method.

MANUAL TIME ACTIVITIES

Submit supported time-based activities according to the challenge rules.

MOVE YOUR WAY

Almost Any Activity Can Move You Forward

Walk it, run it, ride it, swim it or roll it. Prefer yoga, dance, weights or HIIT? Time-based activities can count too, depending on the challenge rules.

DISTANCE-BASED ACTIVITIES

Running

Road, trail, treadmill or track.

Walking

Everyday walks, hikes and purposeful steps.

Swimming

Pool or open-water distance activities.

Cycling

Outdoor rides or supported indoor sessions.

Rolling

Wheelchair, mobility aid or adaptive rolling.

TIME-BASED ACTIVITIES

Yoga

Mobility, stretching and mindful movement.

Dance

Classes, home workouts or dancing for fun.

Weights

Strength, resistance and gym sessions.

HIIT

Fast-paced interval and circuit workouts.

Made for All Ages and Abilities

Choose an activity that suits your age, fitness level and mobility. Complete the challenge at your own pace, adapt it to your needs and celebrate every bit of progress.

Good to know: Accepted activities and conversion rules can vary by challenge. Check the individual challenge details before starting.

OUR CHAMPIONS
SAY

"I can't recommend Medal Mad enough! The challenges are incredibly diverse and fun, there's something for everyone. The medals are gorgeous and of excellent quality, and the app interface is very user-friendly. The awesome customer service is the cherry on top!"

MedalMad kept me motivated and moving! The medals are excellent quality. The app is so easy to use, I love the road maps and the checkpoints full of information. The team are excellent at responding — a great community."

"Fun races with nice medals! The variety of challenges keeps things fresh and exciting. I love that I can do them anywhere, anytime — completely at my own pace."

Your Entire Challenge in One Fast App

The Medal Mad app keeps challenges, activities, milestones and community features together in one easy-to-use experience.

More Than Just a Virtual Challenge

Community interaction, friendly competition and extra rewards help keep participants motivated.

RACE YOUR FRIENDS

Compare progress and add friendly competition to your challenge.

BUILT-IN SOCIAL FEED

Share progress and celebrate achievements with the community.

OWN THE ZONE

Will you own your zone? The more miles you do the more likely you are to own the zone.

MONTHLY CHALLENGE CARDS

Battle others and work towards your strongest card for the month.

MILESTONE MOTIVATION

Break long challenges into rewarding stages and destinations.

ONE PLACE TO MANAGE IT ALL

View challenges, activities, progress and community features together.

What You Receive

Why Choose Medal Mad?

SECURE PAYMENTS

A straightforward checkout with trusted payment options.

QUICK SHIPPING

Orders and rewards are dispatched within 3-5 days

GREAT SUPPORT

Help with your order, account or challenge when you need it.

FLEXIBLE TRACKING

Strava, built-in tracking, manual distance and manual time entry.

SMALL UK BASED BUSINESS

Small passionate team.

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QUESTIONS

What is a Virtual Challenge?

A virtual challenge lets you complete a set distance or goal at your own pace, in your own time, anywhere in the world. You track your activity using any fitness app or device, submit your progress, and once complete we ship you a beautiful medal as your reward.

Can I walk instead of run?

Absolutely! MedalMad challenges are fully inclusive — you can run, walk, jog, hike, cycle, swim, or use a wheelchair. Any activity that gets you moving counts. We believe everyone deserves to earn a medal.

How do I track my activity?

You can use any fitness app or device you already own — Strava, Garmin Connect, Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit, Map My Run, and many more. Then manually add screenshots or link your Strava account.

How long do I have to complete my challenge?

Most challenges give you 12 months (some a bit more) to complete the distance from when you start. You have up to 3 months to start then the countdown will begin. So there’s no pressure to rush. You can complete it in a single effort or accumulate your distance over multiple sessions, it’s entirely up to you.

Where do you ship to?

We ship to over 50 countries worldwide. Once you complete your challenge and submit your evidence, your medal is dispatched and typically arrives within 5–10 working days for UK orders and 10–21 days for international orders.

How much does a challenge entry cost?

Challenges start from £15, with most priced between £15–£25. The price includes the medal, access to the community app, courses, group challenges, mini healthy me challenges, and worldwide shipping. We regularly run promotions so follow us on Facebook to catch the latest deals.

Ready to Take on This Challenge?

Join the challenge, download the Medal Mad app and start progressing towards your finish line and medal.

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Active for the Ocean 2026 – 71 Mile Challenge

Want to take part?

How This Charity Virtual Challenge Works

1. JOIN THE CHALLENGE

2. DOWNLOAD THE APP

3. RECORD ACTIVITIES

4. COMPLETE & CELEBRATE

About This Charity Challenge

Want to take part?

71 MILES · 31 DAYS · ONE OCEAN

Record Your Activity Your Way

SYNC WITH STRAVA

BUILT-IN TRACKER

MANUAL DISTANCE

MANUAL TIME ACTIVITIES

Almost Any Activity Can Move You Forward

DISTANCE-BASED ACTIVITIES

Running

Walking

Swimming

Cycling

Rolling

TIME-BASED ACTIVITIES

Yoga

Dance

Weights

HIIT

Made for All Ages and Abilities

OUR CHAMPIONS SAY

Your Entire Challenge in One Fast App

More Than Just a Virtual Challenge

RACE YOUR FRIENDS

BUILT-IN SOCIAL FEED

OWN THE ZONE

MONTHLY CHALLENGE CARDS

MILESTONE MOTIVATION

ONE PLACE TO MANAGE IT ALL

What You Receive

Why Choose Medal Mad?

SECURE PAYMENTS

QUICK SHIPPING

GREAT SUPPORT

FLEXIBLE TRACKING

SMALL UK BASED BUSINESS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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