Our Newest Fall Virtual Event... A 6 Month Challenge Series!
Registration Opens: June 1, 2021
WHEN: August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022 WHERE: Virtually - Wherever You Live
WELCOME TO THE 2nd 2021 RLAG 6 PART VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
We are heading into the 2nd half of 2021 with our new outlook on virtual events, motivation, accountability and giving back in our communities!
CHALLENGE INFORMATION
How It Works
You can sign up for one challenge at a time or all 6 challenges as a series. For each month a challenge is completed you will receive a $30.00 RLAG Gift Card. If you complete the series (all 6) you receive an additional $40.00 RLAG Gift Card.
Everyone who registers for one or more challenges will receive one 20% RLAG store (one-time use) discount code.
Each month a new adventure awaits! We are giving you the opportunity to set your own goals, to really push yourself and create space for that personal growth!
During each monthly challenge, share your experiences, challenges and victories with others to make a difference in your community! You can do this on the RLAG community page, on your personal social media or while talking with your exercise buddy.
Although the monthly challenges offer a different activity each participant is required to submit daily results into race roster, distances and/or photos. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you at the start of each new challenge.
For registrants of our monthly challenges we will have draw prize giveaways from RLAG and Alkeme Foods once a month! Winners will be posted on our Instagram @runlikeagirl_ca and emailed.
Use the hashtag #RLAG2021Challenge and tag us on your social media @runlikeagirl_ca
Our challenge will be shared and participants can support each other by posting in our Facebook community: Run Like A Girl Global Community.
Important: Registration for our challenge series closes July 31, 2021.
Registration Information
- You can register for one or more challenges as individual challenges or register one time for all six as a series!
- You have until July 31, 2021 to register for the series.
- All RLAG gift cards will be emailed to you upon completion of each challenge.
THE CHALLENGES
1. The 6 Month Series
- By registering for the Full Challenge Series you are committing to all 6 months of Challenges! Way to go!
COST: $120.00
FINISH REWARD: an additional $40.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
– You will receive a $40.00 RLAG Store Gift Card in addition to the $30.00 gift cards for finishing each month
2. AUGUST MELT
Activity/Goal: Run, walk or hike the distance of your choice.
- Choose your own “race” distance – how far can you go in one month. (Minimum of 50km for the month)
- We challenge you to set a goal of moving at least twice the distance you have ever moved in a month before! How many KMs can you do in a month? Set a goal and lets see!
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT!
- You have from August 1-31, 2021 to complete the distance you register with.
- You are allowed to combine running, walking and hiking throughout the month (you do not have to stick to one type of activity)
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COST: $20.00
FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
3. SEPTEMBER CRISS CROSS
Activity/Goal: Cross-Training
- Hey runners, walkers, hikers, cyclists, weight lifters, swimmers… let’s take this month to focus on our cross training!
- Maybe areas that we tend to skip… stretching, yoga, weight training… for runners swimming can be such a great cross training activity.
- You get to choose one or more cross training activities to do a minimum of 3 times a week for a total of 15 times within the month.
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COST: $20.00
FINISH REWARD:$30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
4. SPOOK-TOBER SCAVENGER HUNT
Activity: Scavenger Hunt
Take a picture of at least 30 different things, throughout the month, while out for a run, walk, hike or bike ride.
Activity/Goal: Take a picture of at least 60 different things, throughout the month, while out for a run, walk, hike or bike ride.
(List of items will be sent in your participant email)
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COST: $20.00
FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
5. NOVEMBER QUEST
Activity: Choose any activity to host and lead a group!
– A minimum of 6 times through the month of November with a minimum of 3 participants.
– Example: a run group, hiking group, group workout, group bike ride, group walk, group rock climbing… any activity. (This can also be done virtually with friends. Details sent in participant email)
– You are the host, organize the met up, share some helpful tips, motivate others in your community.
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COST: $20.00
FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
6. DECEMBER HUSTLE & BUSTLE
Activity/Goal: Complete 20 of the following challenges as we spread joy and spirit in our communities.
- You can do each thing more than once.
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Run – go for a run in an ugly Christmas sweater!
- Make a gift donation to a charity that donates Christmas presents
- Bake Christmas cookies (or treats) (share with a neighbour or friend)
- Reindeer Run – yep… dress like a reindeer and run!
- Candy cane mile – eat one candy cane every mile you run (min 3 miles) (can be small candy canes)
- Jingle all the way – listen to Christmas music your entire run
- Holiday run art – create a festive holiday image while you track your run (see strava run art for ideas)
- Pick up trash you see on your run route
- Make a homemade Christmas decoration
- Share an encouraging message in your front window
- Reaching high with a holiday vertical climb! – gain 600m or more in a run, walk, hike or snowshoe
- Make Christmas cards and deliver to neighbours, friends or family.
- Run or walk three days in a row.
- Snow angels run – make at least 4 snow angles while out for a run
- Snowman high five – high five every snowman you see while out for a run.
- Write down one thing you are grateful for everyday of the month.
- Shovel a neighbour’s driveway
- Make a Christmas wreath or decorations
- Elf on the run…. (dress up as an elf for your run)
- Wrap a gift in something recycled
- Make a donation to a local food bank
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COST: $20.00
FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
7. NEW TO THE CREW JANUARY
Activity/Goal: Start a new activity!
- If you are a walker… maybe you start to run… if you are a runner maybe you take up knitting… whatever it is that you choose as your new activity you must do or work on that activity a minimum of 16 days within the month of January.
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COST: $20.00
FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
Challenge Etiquette
– We highly encourage you to throw out an AIR HIGH FIVE, a WAY TO GO, GOOD JOB, or a PAT ON THE BACK to other runners in your community and virtually in our Facebook group!
- We are all out there giving it our all and supporting each other during these times of being distant!
– Hold yourself accountable to complete each challenge. We require that you upload your distance results and challenge photos but it is also on you to not cut corners.
– If you wish to listen to music while running, hiking or walking please only put in one ear or keep your music low, you need to be able to hear others and wildlife around you for your and their safety.
– If you are heading out into the mountains or onto a trail please ensure you have the updated winter report for your area.
– Running in the dark… be visible!
– Always make sure you have your 10 essentials with you!
– Ensure that someone knows your adventure plans!
– Know before you go!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
AUGUST MELT Closed
Activity/Goal: Run, walk or hike the distance of your choice. - Choose your own “race” distance – how far can you go in one month. (Minimum of 50km for the month) - We challenge you to set a goal of moving at least twice the distance you have ever moved in a month before! How many KMs can you do in a month? Set a goal and lets see! It's going to be HOT HOT HOT out there! - You have from August 1-31, 2021 to complete the distance you register with. - You are allowed to combine running, walking and hiking throughout the month (you do not have to stick to one type of activity) ___________________________ COST: $20.00 FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
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CA$20.00Jun 1 - Jan 23
SEPTEMBER CRISS CROSS Closed
Activity/Goal: Cross-Training - Hey runners, walkers, hikers, cyclists, weight lifters, swimmers… let’s take this month to focus on our cross training! - Maybe areas that we tend to skip… stretching, yoga, weight training… for runners swimming can be such a great cross training activity. - You get to choose one or more cross training activities to do a minimum of 3 times a week for a total of 15 times within the month. ___________________________ COST: $20.00 FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
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CA$20.00Jun 1 - Jan 23
SPOOK-TOBER SCAVENGER HUNT Closed
Activity: Scavenger Hunt Take a picture of at least 50 different things, throughout the month, while out for a run, walk, hike or bike ride. Activity/Goal: Take a picture of at least 50 different things, throughout the month, while out for a run, walk, hike or bike ride. (List of items emailed to participants)
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CA$20.00Jun 1 - Jan 23
NOVEMBER QUEST Closed
Activity: Choose any activity to host and lead a group! – A minimum of 6 times through the month of November with a minimum of 3 participants. – Example: a run group, hiking group, group workout, group bike ride, group walk, group rock climbing… any activity. – You are the host, organize the met up, share some helpful tips, motivate others in your community. (This can also be done virtually with friends. Details come in the challenge email) ___________________________ COST: $20.00 FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
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CA$20.00Jun 1 - Jan 23
DECEMBER HUSTLE & BUSTLE Closed
Activity/Goal: Complete 20 of the following challenges as we spread joy and spirit in our communities. You can do each thing more than once. - Ugly Christmas Sweater Run – go for a run in an ugly Christmas sweater! - Make a gift donation to a charity that donates Christmas presents - Bake Christmas cookies (or treats) (share with a neighbour or friend) - Reindeer Run – yep… dress like a reindeer and run! - Candy cane mile – eat one candy cane every mile you run (min 3 miles) (can be small candy canes) - Jingle all the way – listen to Christmas music your entire run - Holiday run art – create a festive holiday image while you track your run (see strava run art for ideas) - Pick up trash you see on your run route - Make a homemade Christmas decoration - Share an encouraging message in your front window - Reaching high with a holiday vertical climb! – gain 600m or more in a run, walk, hike or snowshoe - Make Christmas cards and deliver to neighbours, friends or family. - Run
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CA$20.00Jun 1 - Jan 23
NEW TO THE CREW JANUARY Closed
Activity/Goal: Start a new activity! - If you are a walker… maybe you start to run… if you are a runner maybe you take up knitting… whatever it is that you choose as your new activity you must do or work on that activity a minimum of 16 days within the month of January. ___________________________ COST: $20.00 FINISH REWARD: $30.00 RLAG Store Gift Card
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CA$20.00Jun 1 - Jan 23
The Full Challenge Series (all 6 months) Closed
By registering for the Full Challenge Series you are committing to all 6 months of Challenges! Way to go!
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CA$120.00Jun 1 - Jan 23
Challenge Rules and Regulations
You can sign up for one challenge at a time or all 6 challenges as a series. For each month a challenge is completed you will receive a $30.00 RLAG Gift Card. If you complete the series (all 6) you receive an additional $40.00 RLAG Gift Card.
- Gift cards are valid for one year from date of issue.
- Gift cards are valid for use one at a time.
Everyone who registers for one or more challenges will receive one 20% RLAG store (one-time use) discount code valid until February 15, 2022.
Although the monthly challenges offer a different activity each participant is required to submit daily results into race roster, distances and/or photos. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you at the start of each new challenge.
For registrants of our monthly challenges we will have draw prize giveaways from RLAG and Alkeme Foods once a month! Winners will be posted on our Instagram @runlikeagirl_ca and emailed.
Use the hashtag #RLAG2021Challenge and tag us on your social media @runlikeagirl_ca
Our challenge will be shared and participants can support each other by posting in our Facebook community: Run Like A Girl Global Community. Please note this is a private group, if you are not already a member you can request to join, filling out the couple of questions and admin will approve you!
Important: Registration for our 6 part challenge series closes July 31, 2021.
You can upload your challenge results in race roster up to 5 days after the challenge date is over. You will not be sent reminders to upload your results. The grace period is 5 days from the last challenge date.
If you are only signing up for one month challenge at a time registration must be complete before the 25th of each month.
Please note we and our community take the Covid 19 Global Pandemic very seriously. We put the safety of our community and everyone first as we navigate through this uncertain time. We are making sure to follow the instructions, regulations and protocols of our Health Authorities.
Some of the challenges may be subject to change if Health Authority Regulations do not allow us to conduct them safety following the guidelines. If there are any challenges that need to be changed or altered in anyway you will be notified as much in advance as possible. If a challenge has to be completely removed a new one will be created and put in its place.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc.
- info@runlikeagirl.ca
- Website
- Visit website
