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Date<\/strong>: Registration now open, challenge finishes on 14 April 2022 Soar into the new year with the Royal Air Force Museum\u2019s Vulcan Challenge, and walk, run, or cycle your way to reach the 100km, 250km or even 500km distance! The Challenge commences on Friday 14 January and advance registrations are now open.<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrating 70 years since the Vulcan\u2019s first flight, participants will have until 14 April to complete the Challenge and be rewarded with a bespoke medal featuring the iconic aircraft. And if you\u2019re completing the challenge with your furry four-legged friend, there\u2019s even a pet tag medal for them too.<\/p>\n Whether your new year\u2019s resolution is to be more active, or you\u2019re feeling the need to walk off the Christmas calories, this virtual race can be completed anywhere in the world, at a time and pace to suit you. This could be daily walks with the dog, cycling to work, weekend hikes or even rowing your distance in the gym, it could even be a combination of them all.<\/p>\n To redeem the exclusive Vulcan Challenge medal, participants simply need to record their 100km, 250km or 500km distance in the downloadable logbook and submit their total at the end of the Challenge. Medals will be posted to participants after the challenge closes on 14 April.<\/p>\n Online registration is now open at www.rafmuseum.org<\/a>, entry costs \u00a320 per person and all proceeds will go towards supporting the RAF Museum charity (registered charity number 244708) to enable the Museum to continue sharing the story of the RAF and the thousands of service men and women who served in it.<\/p>\n RAF Museum London Public Events Manager, Ella Hewitt said<\/strong>: The Challenge\u2019s bespoke medal features the Vulcan, and just like the real aircraft, the medal is huge! In previous Challenge events, we\u2019ve seen hundreds of dogs taking part with their owners, so this year we have introduced a new Vulcan pet tag, a mini version of the main medal, so they are rewarded for their efforts too.\u2019<\/p>\n The Vulcan first flew in 1952, and along with the Valiant and Victor, it provided part of Great Britain\u2019s nuclear deterrent force for fifteen years. In 1970, following their withdrawal from the nuclear deterrent, Vulcans switched to the conventional bomber role in support of NATO forces in Europe. The Vulcan\u2019s range could be greatly increased by in-flight refuelling which was used to good effect in the long-range attacks on the Falkland Islands from Ascension Island in 1982. The last Vulcans retired from operational service in 1984. Both RAF Museum London and Cosford have a Vulcan on public display.<\/p>\n Participants can stay connected and make new friends as they complete the Challenge by joining the RAF Museum Virtual Running Group on Facebook. Meet other Challengers, share your progress and ask fellow participants for advice, as well as enjoying exclusive Vulcan content during the course of the Challenge. If you\u2019re posting updates on your social media, don\u2019t forget to tag @rafmuseum<\/strong> or #VulcanChallenge2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Limited edition Vulcan Challenge T-shirts and Hooded Sweatshirts are also available to purchase when registering online. The souvenir T-shirts and Hoodies cost \u00a315.00 and \u00a330 respectively and will be delivered with your medal following the end of the challenge. Sizes range from Extra Small to XX Large.<\/p>\n Or why not consider fundraising for the RAF Museum, pledge to raise \u00a3100 and receive your Vulcan Challenge t-shirt for free. Starting your fundraising could not be simpler, select the sponsorship option when signing up online and head to our Vulcan Challenge JustGiving page. Once your JustGiving page is set up, our team will be in touch with some handy tips to kick start your fundraising.<\/p>\n To register for the Vulcan Challenge visit www.rafmuseum.org<\/a>. Entry costs \u00a320 per person (\u00a315.00 Armed Forces entry), additional booking and postage charges apply for overseas participants. The Challenge is open to participants of all ages, but we recommend under 16\u2019s are accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Date: Registration now open, challenge finishes on 14 April 2022 Cost: \u00a320 per person \/ \u00a315.00 Armed Forces entry Soar into the new year with the Royal Air Force Museum\u2019s Vulcan Challenge, and walk, run, or cycle your way to reach the 100km, 250km or even 500km distance! 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\nCost<\/strong>: \u00a320 per person \/ \u00a315.00 Armed Forces entry<\/p>\n
\n\u2018We are excited to kick start the new year with the Vulcan Challenge, celebrating 70 years of arguably the most famous of Britain\u2019s three V-bombers, operated by the RAF. Participants can select the distance that best suits their ability and complete it anytime, anywhere, individually, or with friends and family. Support from our Challengers enables us to keep the doors of our Museums open for all generations to enjoy.<\/p>\n