TRAILBLAZER VIRTUAL CHALLENGE- THIS IS THE VERY FIRST GRITTY SOLDIER CHALLENGE OF MANY MORE TO COME. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE MAKING HISTORY, LEADING THE WAY AS THE FIRST EVER CHALLENGERS TO PROVE THEIR GRIT, COMPETE FOR PRIZES, AND EARN A UNIQUE CHALLENGE COIN MINTED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS EVENT. THIS EVENT WILL BE VIRTUAL TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION AND GIVE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN THEIR SPOT AS A "TRAILBLAZER."

REGISTRATION ENDS 10 OCTOBER 2025.



CHALLENGE OVERVIEW

CHALLENGERS MUST COMPLETE 30 MILES WITHIN 48 HOURS.

THERE WILL BE THREE 48-HOUR BLOCKS OF OPPORTUNITY (THIS WAY YOU CAN'T GIVE YOURSELF AN EXCUSE). CHALLENGERS MUST COMPLETE THE 30 MILES IN ONE 48-HOUR BLOCK AND CANNOT COMPETE FOR PRIZES IN ALL BLOCKS.

*THREE 48 HOUR BLOCKS:

* 8-9 November 2025
* 15-16 November 2025
* 22-23 November 2025

Each block begins at 0001 the first day and ends at 2359 the second day. There is will be no flexibility in time or dates. Challengers either complete the requirements to standard, or they do not.



THE RULES:

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THERE ARE NO PACE STANDARDS. EACH PORTION(S) OF THIS CHALLENGE CAN TAKE AS LONG AS YOU NEED IT TO, BUT ALL 30 MILES MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN YOUR 48HR TIME BLOCK.

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MUST COMPLETE ONE 12-MILE RUCK IN ONE STINT.

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Rucksack must weight at least 35lbs dry (not counting water or food).

* May substitute with a weighted vest, but vest must weigh a minimum of 35lbs.

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MUST COMPLETE ONE 5-MILE RUN IN ONE STINT.

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Must be unweighted.

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THE REMAINING 13 MILES CAN BE COMPLETED IN ANY COMBINATION OF RUN/RUCKING.

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CHALLENGER CHOOSES TERRAIN



ALL CHALLENGERS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE AND SUBMITS PROOF RECEIVES:


A UNIQUE GRITTY SOLDIER TRAILBLAZER CHALLENGE COIN

DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

COLLECTABLE DOG TAG

LEADERBOARD PLACEMENT (IF OPTED IN)



VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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SUBMIT GPS PROOF (STRAVA, GARMIN, NIKE RUN, ETC.) WITH TIMESTAMPS OF ALL STINTS TOTALING TO 30 MILES. (SUBMIT THROUGH RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT)

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SUBMIT PROOF OF RUCK/VEST WEIGHT (35LBS). (SUBMIT THROUGH RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT)

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SUBMIT AT LEAST ONE PHOTO OR SHORT VIDEO OF YOURSELF DURING THE CHALLENGE. (SUBMIT THROUGH RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT)

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CHALLENGERS WILL HAVE UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER 2025 (2359EST) TO SUBMIT VERIFICATION. (HARD STOP, WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE RESULTS!)

**IN THE EVENT OF AN EXACT TIE, THE WINNER WILL BE WHOEVER HAD SUBMITTED RESULTS FIRST.



TOP FINISHER PRIZES

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FASTEST 12-MILE RUCK: A NEW RUCKSACK FROM CROSSFIRE PACKS.

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FASTEST 5-MILE RUN: 2 BOXES OF FROGFUEL PRODUCT OF CHOICE AND HAT.

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MOST ELEVATION CLIMBED THROUGHOUT: 3 PAIRS OF TACTICAL BOOTS FROM GARMONT: T8 BIFIDA, T8 NFS, AND T8 DEFENSE.

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MOST EPIC PHOTO/VIDEO SUBMISSION (3 WINNERS): 6 PAIR PACK OF RUCKING SOCKS FROM RUCKSOX.