New challenges will be posted every 1-2 weeks. Challenges may last a day, a week, a month or the entire series. June is Recreation month and we will be kicking off the Navy 10K Run Virtual Series with multiple challenges to help get people active. Engage and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @navy10krun for a chance to win some great prizes!
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1. Virtual Tag Challenge – June 1-30 – Individual – Our first challenge will be a virtual game of tag in support of June is Recreation month. We need your help to get people active! To play, record a result in the Navy 10K Run Virtual Series then post to social media. Tag @navy10krun and as many friend(s) as you can. Encourage them to register and do the same.
For example,
“Ran 5K today as part of the @navy10krun Virtual Series. Tag you’re it @JohnDoe @JaneDoe @BillDoe. Your turn to sign up and get active!” #navy10krun https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48304/navy-10k-run-virtual-series
We will be doing a draw prize from all that participate for a $100 Canadian Tire gift card!
2. Military Appreciation Challenge – June 1-6 – Military Members – June 6 is Canadian Armed Forces Day and the 77th Anniversary of D-Day. In honour of these events we will be awarding a prize to a military member that either records a personal best time or updates their kilometers between June 1-6.
3. Team Building Challenge – June 1-Aug 24 – Team – How big a team can you build? We will be giving a prize to the Military and Open Teams with the most members. Create a team and invite as many members as you can. To qualify, each member must post at least 1 result in their total kilometers for your team. Only members that have updated will be counted for total team numbers. Be sure to tag @navy10krun and include #navy10krun on any social media posts for a chance to win prizes.
4. Team Distance Challenge #1 – June 1-July 1 – Team – Each month there will be a team distance challenge. Complete the challenges to earn points for your team. At the end of the Virtual Series these points will be factored into your total team score along with overall kilometers and team member participation to determine the winning team. The first challenge is to accumulate 154 total kilometers for your team by July 1 in honour of Canada’s 154th birthday. Be sure to tag @navy10krun and include #navy10krun on any social media posts for a chance to win prizes.
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5. Personal Best Challenge #1 – June 7-June 20 – Individual – Record a personal best time in the 800m. Give yourself a chance to win a prize by combining with the Virtual Tag Challenge. Tag some friends and encourage them to do the same.
6. Series Challenge – June 1-Aug 24 – Individual – Total kilometers. We will be awarding prizes over the course of the series related to the accumulation of total kilometers. Be sure to tag @navy10krun and include #navy10krun on any social media posts for a chance to win prizes.
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7. Switching Gears Challenge #1 – June 14-27 – All participants – Help us support the Navy Bike Ride achieve its’ goal of accumulating 30,000 rides in honour of the inaugural deployment of the HMCS Harry DeWolf through Canada’s Arctic and North American waters. Registration is free but there is the option to support the Royal Canadian Benevolent Fund and Support our Troops charities through a donation. For details and to register for the Navy Bike Ride visit: Navy Bike Ride
Want a chance to win a draw prize as well? Register and complete a ride between June 14-27. Post a picture from your ride to social media using the hashtags #navybikeride2021 and #navy10krun. If social media is not your thing, send your pic to Navy10KRun@gmail.com to enter.
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8. Personal Best Challenge #2 – June 21-July 4 – Individual – Record a personal best time in the 1500m. Give yourself a chance to win a prize by combining with the Virtual Tag Challenge. Tag some friends and encourage them to do the same.
9. First Day of Summer and Canada’s 154th Birthday – June 21-July 4 – Individual & Team – As the first month of the Virtual Series winds down, reward yourself with some rest and relaxation. Summer has arrived! What’s your favorite thing to do in the summer? How will you be celebrating Canada’s 154th birthday this year? Let @navy10krun know. If social media is not your thing, send to Navy10KRun@gmail.com to enter. We’ll be doing a draw prize from those that participate.
