Teams across the UK will collectively journey the 10,112 miles from London's Wembley Stadium, where the charity held its annual Awards for Excellence in April, to the Adelaide Oval in Australia whilst raising vital funds to support young, unemployed, and disadvantaged people into hospitality careers.

Teams of up to 20 people will collectively track their physical activities – whether walking, running, swimming, or cycling – to accumulate the miles needed to reach Australia.

Each team member's contribution will propel their team further along the virtual route, with progress trackable via smart watches, activity trackers and the online My Virtual Misson platform.

Chris Gamm, chief executive of Springboard, said: "After the tremendous success of our previous virtual races, we're taking participants on our most ambitious journey yet. The 10,112-mile distance from London to the other side of the world presents a significant, but achievable challenge that will inspire and motivate participants while raising crucial funds for our programmes."

Individuals and teams can register now at www.springboard.uk.net/virtualrace. Early registration is encouraged to maximise training and fundraising time. For just £15 per person, participants can sign up individually or as part of a team of up to 20 people.

Teams must collectively pledge to raise a minimum of £3,000 for Springboard, with all funds being collected through JustGiving. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that complete the journey fastest and those that raise the most money.