British Rowing 


Morocco Earthquake Appeal Medal Challenge

The challenge is to row either 2k, 5k, 7k, 10k, Half, or a Marathon.

What is unique about this medal? 

The Morocco earthquake has devastated parts of Marrakech and communities south of the major city. The pictures are heart-breaking, and the amount of people who have been affected is astonishing.

Row the Distance and Race the Distance communities have shared there sentiments in messages around this natural disaster and have helped create this fantastic medal challenge with the aim to raise vitals funds and to 'do our bit' to help in this awful disaster.

100% of the profits will be split between UNICEF and the Red Cross charities, donated to their respective earthquake crisis appeals.

Submitting and Claiming your Medal

Once you have signed up, you will be emailed a separate results link to upload your progress as and when you want to. Your medal will be sent automatically when you cross the finish line automatically. So no need to do anything further. And all proceeds made will be donated ASAP.

Strava Connect

Uploading your progress could not be easier with these challenges allowing you to upload activities direct from Strava. Do not worry if you don't have Strava, as you can also add activities manually.

Other Challenge information

The previous Turkiye and Syria earthquake appeal was so successful that Race the Distance and Row the Distance managed to donate almost £1200 in the first 5 days directly to the respective charities.

Please note, your medal will take approximately 4 weeks from launch. It will be sent as soon as possible.

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