Celebrate the wonder of the monarch migration by running, walking or biking 10km from anywhere in North America! The Monarch Ultra Virtual is an exciting new event to support monarch butterflies through awareness building and physical activity. Participants can run, walk, hike, or bike 10km and be part of a larger movement that helps protect pollinator species and supports conservation work. Donations raised through the Virtual 10km will support Camp Kawartha (more details below). Moving for a cause, conservation action and community spirit are the goals of the Virtual 10km. You have until November 30th, 2021 to post your result to our Race Roster results page (instructions will be sent via email after registration).
OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE 430 PARTICIPANTS:
We'll add up the collective distance of all participants, with a goal of reaching 4,300km in total. This is the distance that monarch butterflies fly during their spring migration from central Mexico to southern Canada. In the spring, monarchs begin their journey back north, starting from the Cerro Pelon Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, and other sanctuaries in the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico. It takes 3-4 generations to reach southern Ontario. We hope this symbolic virtual run will raise awareness about the epic migration of the monarch butterfly, while inviting runners from all across the continent to participate in this exciting adventure along with monarch butterflies!
Registration fees
Canadian 10K Virtual Running Closed
For participants with a Canadian mailing address only
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$40.00
includes shipping to Canadian addresses only
Canadian 10K Virtual Cycling Closed
For participants with a Canadian mailing address only
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$40.00
includes shipping to Canadian addresses only
Canadian 10K Virtual Walking/Hiking Closed
For participants with a Canadian mailing address only
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$40.00
includes shipping to Canadian addresses only
International 10K Virtual Running Closed
For participants with a shipping address outside of Canada
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$50.00
includes shipping outside of Canada
International 10K Virtual Cycling Closed
For participants with a shipping address outside of Canada
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$50.00
includes shipping outside of Canada
International 10K Virtual Walking/Hiking Closed
For participants with a shipping address outside of Canada
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$50.00
includes shipping outside of Canada
Medal & Swag
Our double sided medal features a spectacular Monarch butterfly as well as the life cycle elements on the reverse.
You will also receive a numbered bib AND a one of a kind neck warmer (that can double as a face covering).
Shipping
Your package will be sent via Canada Post. Shipping for Canadian addresses is included in the package price. Shipping to US or Mexico is $10.00, which is included in the $50 registration fee.
We will ship approximately once per month starting in June, typically the last week of the month.
Results - Let's Move that Butterfly!
Bi-weekly, when your results are uploaded to our migration map, the team icon will move along the migration route of North America - CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW PROGRESS!
https://results.raceroster.com/results/f2uzqbztcyek3cwp
Millions of monarchs gather in the Sierra Madre Mountains in Mexico in the oyamel fir forests and stay there for the winter. In the spring, monarchs begin their journey back north. On their northern migration, monarchs mate and lay eggs. Those eggs become caterpillars and then chrysalises. New butterflies emerge and continue the journey. This happens two, three or four times during the northern migration. The butterflies that complete the return journey are the offspring of those that left in the fall - the super monarchs.
Our journey will begin in Macheros, Mexico all the way through the United States and into Eastern Ontario for a collective total of 4,300km - 10K at a time!
Proceeds & Donations
We ask you to encourage your family and friends to embrace the challenge you are taking on by sponsoring your run with a donation to Camp Kawartha!
Camp Kawartha is an accredited, non-for-profit organization offering a broad range of innovative year-round outdoor and environmental programming. They also train educators, provide workshops on sustainability and are working with the whole community to foster stewardship through every age and stage of a child development.
Donations can be made at time of registration (by runner) or by sharing this link (to family/friends):
https://raceroster.com/events/2021/46455/monarch-ultra-virtual-10k/search-pledgees
Donations $25 and over are eligible to receive a charitable receipt.
Share on Social
We'd love to see you crushing your goals, so be sure to post photos of your run or show off your swag on Social Media!
You can find us on :
Facebook - @monarchultra
Instagram - @the_monarch_ultra
Instagram - @werunthenorthvirtual
Tags to use: #monarchultra #werunthenorthvirtual #gottarunracing
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- gottarunracing@gmail.com
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