Beach to Blue Ridge Annual Challenge

  • Date Thu 7th December 2023 - Wed 31st December 2025
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price $53.75
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey with the Beach to Blue Ridge Annual Challenge, taking place from December 7, 2023, in the beautiful town of Chapel Hill, Orange! This unique event invites participants to tackle a remarkable 475-mile route from Wrightsville Beach to Asheville, North Carolina. Whether you choose to run, walk, or bike, you have six months to complete this inspiring challenge at your own paceβ€”just 18 miles a week! Join over 9,000 fellow adventurers and earn milestone badges as you traverse through major cities in the Tar Heel State.

Not only will you enjoy the thrill of this epic expedition, but your participation also supports a worthy cause. The challenge aims to raise $50,000 for Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned animals. As a challenger, you'll receive a limited edition Beach to Blue Ridge T-shirt, a stunning Finisher's Medal, and a custom Pre-Race Bib, along with access to live map tracking and a supportive community on Facebook. So lace up your shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy! You’ve got this!

Organiser's Description

TAKE ON THE BEACH TO BLUE RIDGE CHALLENGE!
(THIS IS THE RETURN ROUTE OF THE BLUE RIDGE TO THE BEACH CHALLENGE)



YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE STARTS ANYTIME YOU'RE READY!
OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $50,000 FOR BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY



SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE!

Join over 9,000 fellow challengers and experience North Carolina on an epic city-by-city expedition. We've have had thousands of runners and cyclists make their way from Asheville to Wrightsville Beach. Now we inspire you to go WEST! Wrightsville Beach to Asheville.

Along the way, you will earn milestone badges for each major city in the Tar Heel State. Make no mistake, this challenge will test you! But don't fret, as we will motivate you along the way! All challengers receive a limited edition Beach to Blue Ridge T-Shirt, a gorgeous Finisher's Medal and a custom Pre-Race Bib, as well as Live Map Tracking of your progress, a Challenger's Leaderboard, a digital Finisher's Certificate with your stats and access to our Challenger's Community on Facebook.



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 challengers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation! (see example below)



YOU CAN JOIN THE CHALLENGE ANYTIME!

You can join a challenge anytime. You will have six months to complete the 475 miles.



YOU GOT THIS!
THIS IS A SIX MONTH CHALLENGE - AS FEW AS 18 MILES PER WEEK (2.57 MILES PER DAY).

You can set your goal to move as few as 18 miles per week or challenge yourself to cover as many as you can - be sure to pace yourself! We will help you total up your distance and track your progress with our online progress tracking platform.

THESE CHALLENGES ARE SIMPLE:

1. Do what you want to do, when you want to do it, from wherever you are (run, walk, bike as few as 18 miles per week)!
2. Connect and track your progress on our race page and facebook group!
3. Get your limited edition Beach to Blue Ridge T-Shirt, custom Medal and more!



WE ARE MAKING A REAL IMPACT! WE HAVE ALREADY RAISED OVER $43,000!
ALL CHALLENGERS SUPPORT BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY

DONATIONS SUPPORT BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $50,000 TO SUPPORT ANIMAL RESCUE PROGRAMS.

Beautiful Together is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014.
We rescue animals who have been abused, neglected or abandoned, giving them comprehensive care as we work to find them loving homes. With a focus on empathy-building and pet therapy, we connect animals in need of refuge with children living in foster care, at-risk situations or underserved environments.
Our goal is simple: To connect the vulnerable and the voiceless in purposeful ways that benefit us all.

Races

  • 475 Mile Cross-Train Challenge

    Incl. $4.75 Fee & Unisex or Female-Specific T-Shirt

    $53.75

    Run, walk, bike, spin, paddle, hike, ski, or swim an average of 18 miles per week for six months. Record your miles on our racepage and connect with our facebook group. See your progress with our live map tracking feature. Compete with friends. Earn milestone badges as you reach each major city. Get your limited edition Beach to Blue Ridge Challenge T-shirt , medal, and more!
  • 475 Mile Run/Walk Challenge

    Incl. $4.75 Fee & Unisex or Female-Specific T-Shirt

    $53.75

    Run / Walk an average of 18 miles per week for six months. Record your miles on our racepage and facebook group. See your progress with our live map tracking feature. Compete with friends. Earn milestone badges as you reach each major city. Get your limited edition Beach to Blue Ridge Challenge T-shirt , medal, and more!
  • 475 Mile Bike/Spin Challenge

    Incl. $4.75 Fee & Unisex or Female-Specific T-Shirt

    $53.75

    Bike/Spin an average of 18 miles per week for six months. Record your miles on our racepage and facebook group. See your progress with our live map tracking feature. Compete with friends. Earn milestone badges as you reach each major city. Get your limited edition Beach to Blue Ridge Challenge T-shirt , medal, and more!

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