GRIT
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Sat 31st January 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free - $80.50
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready to dive into the excitement of Winter GRIT: Wipeout Edition, taking place from January 1 to January 31, 2026, in sunny Baltimore! This unique event shifts the winter running narrative to embrace the thrill of the great outdoors, inviting participants to tackle their distance goals, whether that's a cozy 25 miles or an ambitious 300 miles. With a vibrant community spirit at its core, GRIT encourages participants to log their miles throughout January and earn digital badges as they progress.
The grand finale of this exhilarating challenge culminates in a celebration at The DONNA Marathon Weekend in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, from January 30 to February 1, where participants can revel in festivities while supporting a noble cause—the fight against breast cancer. With fantastic prizes, including ASICS gear and a chance to win a fabulous trip package, Winter GRIT promises to uplift and inspire both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Join the fun, embrace the waves, and let’s make this January unforgettable!
The grand finale of this exhilarating challenge culminates in a celebration at The DONNA Marathon Weekend in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, from January 30 to February 1, where participants can revel in festivities while supporting a noble cause—the fight against breast cancer. With fantastic prizes, including ASICS gear and a chance to win a fabulous trip package, Winter GRIT promises to uplift and inspire both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Join the fun, embrace the waves, and let’s make this January unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
THE CHALLENGE
Were flipping the script on Winter GRIT and heading to sun-soaked climates to kick off 2026.
Welcome to Winter GRIT: Wipeout Edition, as we search for the biggest and best breaks on planet earth.
The stoke is high for our January distance goals, so join us as we head out the door to our favorite running spots, racking up miles along the way. Whether that goal is 25 miles or 300 miles, we know it will be swell. Earn one distance badge after another as you paddle out for more and surf into shore.
The urge to go farther out will be all-consuming. Your bodies will ache, youll get tossed in the froth, the riptide may sweep you away. Its likely youll need the thickest wetsuit available to stay warm in the ice cold temps. But as weve seen over the past 11 editions of GRIT, we can assure you this: you will survive.
Of course, the most important part of this entire challenge is the community weve built over the years. Were basically family at this point, supporting each other through all the turbulence that Mother Nature can throw at us. Of course, were always welcoming new GRIT groms to join us, so if youre just getting into the sport jump in, the waters fine.
Well get to all the prizes and swag, but first:
On the festivities front, were going all-out this year. Our end of GRIT celebration will be on the coast of Florida at The DONNA Marathon Weekend from January 30-Feb 1 in Jacksonville Beach. The race weekend supports The DONNA Foundation, an organization near and dear to our hearts. Over the last 6 years of GRIT, we've been able to donate $73,000 to the foundation, whose mission is to provide hope, support, and financial relief to those living with breast cancer.
Thanks to our partnership with ASICS and your help, weve been able to serve 275 families through their CareLine.
As always, a portion of every GRIT registration will go towards The DONNA Foundation, as well as 100% of all donations from participants at checkout.
Heres where it gets even better: This year, were inviting you to be a part of that special weekend. Aside from the many activities well be putting on (including a post-race party for all GRIT participants), well also be giving away a super special grand prize to one lucky winner. That winner will receive a 3-night trip package for one (1) adult to DONNA Marathon Weekend, including room, airfare, and a race entry! (All other GRIT participants will receive a special discount code for one of the races that weekend.)
If youve done GRIT before, you know about our legendary swag. Were keeping it simple and timeless with this go-around, as each participant will get a beautiful Asics heavyweight hoodie, embroidered on the chest with the Asics and Believe in the Run logos. Plus, each week of January well be giving out great prizes from our sponsors: two pairs of ASICS shoes up to $180 value.
Then there are the grand prizes of ASICS shopping sprees for each mileage tier, as well as a tidal wave of gold for those who go to Jaws and beyond: two grand prizes (male and female) to the top elevation gainers for the month, and two grand prizes (male and female) to those with the most mileage for the month.
Well make it a point not to break you, if you promise to be our blue crush.
Grab your board, the waters fine!
HOW IT WORKS
Choose a distance goal from the levels below. Run those miles anytime between January 1 and January 31. Run more if youre feeling good. Log your miles and land on the leaderboard. Get digital badges and a sense of incredible accomplishment. Join our Facebook group to be part of a community that stays together and celebrates our wins through the coldest month of the year.
CHECK OUT THE LEVELS:
* LEVEL 1) 25 Miles - Gold Coast, Australia
* LEVEL 2) 50 Miles - Cloudbreak, Fiji
* LEVEL 3) 100 Miles - Mavericks, California
* LEVEL 4) 200 Miles - Pipeline, Oahu
* LEVEL 5) 300+ Miles - Jaws, Maui
All registrants will also receive a race bib and access to our Strava club and private Winter GRIT Facebook group where we share our running journeys along the way. Theres where well have our weekly photo competitions, including our infamous face-cicle challenge!
Running outside of the U.S.? You can still join for free and get all of the GRIT graphics and join our GRIT community online.
Were flipping the script on Winter GRIT and heading to sun-soaked climates to kick off 2026.
Welcome to Winter GRIT: Wipeout Edition, as we search for the biggest and best breaks on planet earth.
The stoke is high for our January distance goals, so join us as we head out the door to our favorite running spots, racking up miles along the way. Whether that goal is 25 miles or 300 miles, we know it will be swell. Earn one distance badge after another as you paddle out for more and surf into shore.
The urge to go farther out will be all-consuming. Your bodies will ache, youll get tossed in the froth, the riptide may sweep you away. Its likely youll need the thickest wetsuit available to stay warm in the ice cold temps. But as weve seen over the past 11 editions of GRIT, we can assure you this: you will survive.
Of course, the most important part of this entire challenge is the community weve built over the years. Were basically family at this point, supporting each other through all the turbulence that Mother Nature can throw at us. Of course, were always welcoming new GRIT groms to join us, so if youre just getting into the sport jump in, the waters fine.
Well get to all the prizes and swag, but first:
On the festivities front, were going all-out this year. Our end of GRIT celebration will be on the coast of Florida at The DONNA Marathon Weekend from January 30-Feb 1 in Jacksonville Beach. The race weekend supports The DONNA Foundation, an organization near and dear to our hearts. Over the last 6 years of GRIT, we've been able to donate $73,000 to the foundation, whose mission is to provide hope, support, and financial relief to those living with breast cancer.
Thanks to our partnership with ASICS and your help, weve been able to serve 275 families through their CareLine.
As always, a portion of every GRIT registration will go towards The DONNA Foundation, as well as 100% of all donations from participants at checkout.
Heres where it gets even better: This year, were inviting you to be a part of that special weekend. Aside from the many activities well be putting on (including a post-race party for all GRIT participants), well also be giving away a super special grand prize to one lucky winner. That winner will receive a 3-night trip package for one (1) adult to DONNA Marathon Weekend, including room, airfare, and a race entry! (All other GRIT participants will receive a special discount code for one of the races that weekend.)
If youve done GRIT before, you know about our legendary swag. Were keeping it simple and timeless with this go-around, as each participant will get a beautiful Asics heavyweight hoodie, embroidered on the chest with the Asics and Believe in the Run logos. Plus, each week of January well be giving out great prizes from our sponsors: two pairs of ASICS shoes up to $180 value.
Then there are the grand prizes of ASICS shopping sprees for each mileage tier, as well as a tidal wave of gold for those who go to Jaws and beyond: two grand prizes (male and female) to the top elevation gainers for the month, and two grand prizes (male and female) to those with the most mileage for the month.
Well make it a point not to break you, if you promise to be our blue crush.
Grab your board, the waters fine!
HOW IT WORKS
Choose a distance goal from the levels below. Run those miles anytime between January 1 and January 31. Run more if youre feeling good. Log your miles and land on the leaderboard. Get digital badges and a sense of incredible accomplishment. Join our Facebook group to be part of a community that stays together and celebrates our wins through the coldest month of the year.
CHECK OUT THE LEVELS:
* LEVEL 1) 25 Miles - Gold Coast, Australia
* LEVEL 2) 50 Miles - Cloudbreak, Fiji
* LEVEL 3) 100 Miles - Mavericks, California
* LEVEL 4) 200 Miles - Pipeline, Oahu
* LEVEL 5) 300+ Miles - Jaws, Maui
All registrants will also receive a race bib and access to our Strava club and private Winter GRIT Facebook group where we share our running journeys along the way. Theres where well have our weekly photo competitions, including our infamous face-cicle challenge!
Running outside of the U.S.? You can still join for free and get all of the GRIT graphics and join our GRIT community online.
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