Our April Challenge was a lot of fun and we absolutely LOVED seeing all of the encouragement and love that you gave each other. It was heartwarming to witness and was a breath of fresh air in these challenging times.
We really hoped that this situation would be resolved by now, but it appears as though, for most of us, it may be a while before we return to group running and racing. However, as runners, we recognize that it is really important for us to be active and keep moving. Not only is it good for us physically but it is also really important for our mental health. Many of us are very goal oriented and, without a race on the horizon, we can lose the motivation to lace up our shoes. This month, we are encouraging you to run FOR YOU! Set a goal, sign up for a distance, and get out there and run (or walk or hike)!
When choosing a goal, we encourage you to set your sights on a distance that won't come easy but is definitely attainable with a little bit of hard work. Step outside of your comfort zone and push yourself a little! What will your distance be while 'social distancing'?
This month, we are also giving the option to register for "other goal". Perhaps your goal for this month is not to run far but instead to focus on speed or elevation gain or even to try to run/hike a certain number of times in the month. We'd love to hear what your goal is for the month.
We are doing our best to keep up to date with regulations and expectations in regards to social distancing and/or isolation. We expect that you would follow the guidelines set in place for your community. As the situation is changing daily, please keep up to date on the policies for your area.
We have set up a Facebook group (Going the [Social] Distance) that we hope that you will join and check in with us from time to time and let us know how it's going. This month, we will be emailing all registrants a certificate at the end of the month. In April, for most people, the best part about the challenge was the encouragement that everyone was giving on the Facebook group page.
Here it is in a nutshell; 10 steps to completing the challenge.
1) Choose a goal distance for the month of May (in 50km increments).
2) Register for that distance (registration is totally free).
3) Encourage a friend to register so that you can hold each other accountable.
4) Join the Facebook Group (if you are on Facebook).
5) Keep track of your distance for the month.
6) Post updates and let the group know how you're doing. Encourage others.
7) Wait for your certificate to be emailed to you.
8) Fill out your total distance for the month on your certificate.
9) Print it if you can.
10) Post a pic of your certificate.
This challenge is open to everyone but the distance travelled must be completed from a dedicated run/walk/hike. All wheelchair athletes are welcome. If you ride your bike, go for a swim, cross country ski, or play a sport- that's awesome, we love all types of activity, but it doesn't count towards this challenge. Steps that you take throughout the day or while at work don't count towards this either (though we still think it's awesome that your moving). We want you to set time aside FOR YOU and get active. Those of you who know us recognize that we LOVE group runs. However, during these times, we ask that you avoid group runs and practice social distancing. If you choose to ignore this, you're missing the point.
Please abide by the laws and restrictions outlined by your local health and government authorities.
Although STRAVA and other apps are a great way to keep track of your distance, we don't require you to send us any 'proof'. We trust you.
Registration fees
50 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
100 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
150 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
200 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
250 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
300 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
350 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
400 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
450 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
500 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
more than 500 km total for the month of May Closed
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
Other Goal Closed
This option is for those that don't want to focus on the distance for the month but rather something else such as speed, elevation, and number of days running/hiking for the month.
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FreeApr 30 - May 25
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jeff Rowthorn
