The Vitality Running World Cup is back! Can we count you in?

Did you know that South Africa was headed for the top of the 2020 Vitality Running World Cup leaderboard, before the Vitality Running World Cup was cut short by COVID-19?

Well, lace up because we are going for first place (again) in the 2021 Vitality Running World Cup.

Can we count on you to run for South Africa, get us to the top of the leaderboard and be crowned the Vitality Running World Cup champions.

The 2021 Tournament

Not everyone gets the opportunity to represent their country in a global running competition, but in this one you do. No matter your speed or distance, the aim of the game is to run as much as possible for South Africa to help us reach the top of the leaderboard. The more runs you do; the more Km points your country scores. There are 3 knockout rounds before South Africa can be crowned the running world cup champion.

So, whoever you are, wherever you are, you can join in for free. All you need is a smartphone or a linked fitness device and to be able to run a minimum of 3 km in 30 minutes

You can run for South Africa

Anyone over 13 can join our team captain Wayde van Niekerk in running for our country. The country with the greatest distance in relation to their population wins. So, join in and sign up your friends to boost your country score.

Plus, when you record a run, you'll get a digital goodie bag with surprises and discounts from exciting partners like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Adidas and so much more.

The 2021 Tournament dates are:

• Qualifiers: 21 - 26 September 2021
• Semi Finals: 28 September - 03 October 2021
• Finals: 5 - 10 October 2021

All you have to do today is download the Vitality Running World Cup app, register and link your fitness device or app to your Vitality Running World Cup profile. You can find out more about qualifying fitness devices on the Vitality Running World Cup website.

Now let's get training

The tournament kicks off in September so we need to gear up, get fit and get ready to top the leaderboard and bring home the title of Vitality Running World Cup Champions.

Join our Team Vitality running community on Strava for FREE and get connected with like-minded runners from all across South Africa, stay up-to-date with our Vitality challenges, weekly runs and even link up with one of our awesome Team Vitality Champions to help motivate you to keep moving!

Click below to join the running community:

Plus, earn even more rewards and enjoy amazing benefits when you join the Team Vitality running or cycling club.

• Get 50% off your Strava subscription for access to in-depth performance data, safety features, route planning and tracking, and much more.
• Join a global community of runners and cyclists and stay active and engaged from the safety of home.
• Enjoy weekly virtual challenges and stay on top of your game with exciting virtual runs on Strava and virtual cycling races on Zwift.
• Plus, get 50% back on select race entry fees
• Look your best in FREE premium quality race kit from ASICS and Bioracer.
• Enjoy VIP hospitality at select events PLUS get virtual hospitality from Woolworths after your online races

And so much more!

Keep an eye on our Vitality Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for updates.

Every run counts. Every runner counts. Can we count you in?

Visit www.runningworldcup.com for more information.