This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of jogscotland and to celebrate the organisation is asking you to join in a special 20th Birthday Virtual 5K.

Over two decades, jogscotland has grown from a handful of pilot groups to more than 300 groups and 500 weekly jogs, all over the country. A spokesperson said: "It’s you, our members, who have made jogscotland such an incredible success – and now we want you to be the ones to help us celebrate with our Virtual 5K!"

The organisation is particularly encouraging jogscotland groups to take part together during the month of July when they will be sharing photos on their social channels.

If you'd like to recognise the occasion simply register online, then walk, jog, run or push the 5K in your own time, solo or with your jogging group pals, friends or family. When you’ve completed it, share a picture of your efforts on social media with the hashtag #jogscotland20 and tag jogscotland's Twitter or Instagram accounts. Post a selfie from your run, or if you prefer, a picture from your running app or GPS tracker!

It will be worth the effort to get your hands on one of the limited-edition medals which have been designed to feel 'like a birthday party in a medal'. The entry fee is £12 and all money raised will be ploughed back into jogscotland‘s work, helping more people improve their physical and mental health by getting active, and supporting the jog leaders who make it all happen.

You can find out more on the jogscotland website.

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