ACPA Race Challenges
- Date Wed 1st July 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a difference during the ACPA Race Challenges, taking place from July 1 to December 31, 2026, in Chapel Hill, Orange! This vibrant event coincides with National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month and invites you to participate in two exciting virtual race options designed to raise awareness for children born with cleft and craniofacial conditions.
Join the ACPA AWARENESS MONTH 60 MILE CHALLENGE by walking or running 60 miles throughout July. Sign up by July 15 to receive a stylish race t-shirt and show your support! Alternatively, take on the ACPA CLEFT COURAGE CAREATHON, a thrilling 700-mile virtual race that kicks off in St. Louis, MO, and winds its way to Morgantown, WV, stopping at six ACPA Approved Teams along the way. With six months to complete the race, you can log your miles individually or as part of a team, fostering camaraderie and motivation. Plus, enjoy live map progress tracking to see how you stack up against fellow participants! Your involvement will directly support vital ACPA programs and services, making a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by cleft
Join the ACPA AWARENESS MONTH 60 MILE CHALLENGE by walking or running 60 miles throughout July. Sign up by July 15 to receive a stylish race t-shirt and show your support! Alternatively, take on the ACPA CLEFT COURAGE CAREATHON, a thrilling 700-mile virtual race that kicks off in St. Louis, MO, and winds its way to Morgantown, WV, stopping at six ACPA Approved Teams along the way. With six months to complete the race, you can log your miles individually or as part of a team, fostering camaraderie and motivation. Plus, enjoy live map progress tracking to see how you stack up against fellow participants! Your involvement will directly support vital ACPA programs and services, making a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by cleft
Organiser's Description
During National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, ACPA is challenging you to help spread awareness on behalf of children born with cleft and craniofacial conditions. This year we're offering two virtual race options.
ACPA AWARENESS MONTH 60 MILE CHALLENGE
Walk or run 60 miles during the month of July. Sign up by July 15 to receive a race t-shirt!
ACPA CLEFT COURAGE CAREATHON
You'll have 6 months to complete the 700-mile race, beginning on July 1, 2026, and completing by December 31, 2026. When you sign up by July 15, you'll receive a race t-shirt!
700 Mile Virtual Race Route
Racers will visit six ACPA Approved Teams along the 700-mile race route. The race will kick-off in St. Louis, MO and will travel all the way to Morgantown, WV.
Begin: St. Louis Childrens Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Institute, St. Louis, MO
Stop 1: Riley Hospital for Children Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies Program, Indianapolis, IN
Stop 2: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Cincinnati, OH
Stop 3: Nationwide Children's Hospital Cleft Lip & Palate Center/Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders, Columbus, OH
Stop 4: UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Cleft-Craniofacial Center, Pittsburgh, PA
End: WVU Medicine Cleft & Craniofacial Center, Morgantown, WV
Live Map Progress Tracking
You will be able to see your progress along the route as you enter your mileage! Our live map tracking feature will even allow you to see where your fellow racers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation!
Sign up as a Team
When you participate as a team, individual miles can be logged and added together to reach the 700-mile goal together.
THE IMPACT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION
All proceeds from the ACPA Awareness Month Challenges will help provide funding for ACPA programs and services that support patients affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions, their families, and the professionals who provide their care. To learn more about how gifts make an impact at ACPA, visit https://acpacares.org/impact/
ACPA AWARENESS MONTH 60 MILE CHALLENGE
Walk or run 60 miles during the month of July. Sign up by July 15 to receive a race t-shirt!
ACPA CLEFT COURAGE CAREATHON
You'll have 6 months to complete the 700-mile race, beginning on July 1, 2026, and completing by December 31, 2026. When you sign up by July 15, you'll receive a race t-shirt!
700 Mile Virtual Race Route
Racers will visit six ACPA Approved Teams along the 700-mile race route. The race will kick-off in St. Louis, MO and will travel all the way to Morgantown, WV.
Begin: St. Louis Childrens Hospital Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Institute, St. Louis, MO
Stop 1: Riley Hospital for Children Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies Program, Indianapolis, IN
Stop 2: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Center, Cincinnati, OH
Stop 3: Nationwide Children's Hospital Cleft Lip & Palate Center/Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders, Columbus, OH
Stop 4: UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Cleft-Craniofacial Center, Pittsburgh, PA
End: WVU Medicine Cleft & Craniofacial Center, Morgantown, WV
Live Map Progress Tracking
You will be able to see your progress along the route as you enter your mileage! Our live map tracking feature will even allow you to see where your fellow racers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation!
Sign up as a Team
When you participate as a team, individual miles can be logged and added together to reach the 700-mile goal together.
THE IMPACT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION
All proceeds from the ACPA Awareness Month Challenges will help provide funding for ACPA programs and services that support patients affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions, their families, and the professionals who provide their care. To learn more about how gifts make an impact at ACPA, visit https://acpacares.org/impact/
Races
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ACPA Awareness Month 60 Mile Challenge
Incl. $2.50 Fee & ACPA 60-Mile Challenge T-Shirt
$27.50
OPENS 01 MAY -
ACPA Cleft Courage CAREathon
Incl. $4.00 Fee & ACPA 700-Mile Challenge T-Shirt
$54.00
OPENS 01 MAY
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