Inky Lunta 78 Challenge
- Date Sat 1st March 2025 - Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 5 races
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Inky Lunta 78 Challenge, taking place from March 1 to May 17, 2025, in Ironwood, Gogebic! This uplifting event celebrates the legacy of local sports legend Gary Engstrom, who would have turned 78 this year, and honors his close friend Jonathan A. Erickson. Participants can engage in a variety of physical activities over 78 days, choosing to complete 78 minutes, 78 hours, 78 kilometers, or 78 miles. Whether you prefer walking, running, biking, skiing, or any other form of exercise, this challenge is designed for everyone.
The event kicks off with a lively gathering at Cold Iron Brewery on March 7, 2025, and culminates in a final celebration on May 2, 2025. Registration is just $20 per race, with an option to add a commemorative T-shirt, while youth participants can join for free. All proceeds will benefit the Jonathan A. Erickson Fund, supporting essential mental health projects throughout the Gogebic Range. Let’s come together to honor the spirit of community and fitness, embracing the motto “together we thrive”!
The event kicks off with a lively gathering at Cold Iron Brewery on March 7, 2025, and culminates in a final celebration on May 2, 2025. Registration is just $20 per race, with an option to add a commemorative T-shirt, while youth participants can join for free. All proceeds will benefit the Jonathan A. Erickson Fund, supporting essential mental health projects throughout the Gogebic Range. Let’s come together to honor the spirit of community and fitness, embracing the motto “together we thrive”!
Organiser's Description
The Inky Lunta 78 Challenge - Powered by G.E. is an event honoring Ironwood's very own sports legend, beloved coach, and pioneer fitness leader, Gary Engstrom. In true Gary fashion we've increased the challenge to 78, as Gary would be turning 78 this year. We are also honoring the memory of Jonathan A Erickson with this year's Inky Lunta as Gary and Jonathan were close friends and often were together for a run or a bike ride or a xc ski. Inky (Gary) had a way of calling forth the best in everyone who came under his spell: Lets do thisitll be fun!
The Gogebic Range Health Foundation is proud to be hosting this fundraiser with proceeds of the event benefitting the Jonathon A Erickson Fund for mental health projects throughout the Gogebic Range. If you would like to make a donation to the Jonathon A Erickson Fund, please make checks out to the Gogebic Range Health Foundation and send to E 6112 Bluffview Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938.
To continue Inky (Gary's) legacy and in memory of Jonathan A Erickson, we offer the Inky Lunta 78 Challenge: together we thrive.
Starting March 1st, over 78 days, walk/run/roll/ski/paddle/strength train or engage in any other form of physical activity to accumulate a total ofyour choice:
*78 minutes *78 hours *78 Kilometers *78 miles - Register for one of the challenges and enter your activity each day.
Each race is $20 with the option to add a T-Shirt for $20. Youth Inky Lunta event is free with the option to add a T-Shirt for $20. You can also make an additional donation during the registration.
March 7, 2025: Kick off event at Cold Iron Brewery. (More information to come)
May 2, 2025: Final gathering event (More information to come)
The Gogebic Range Health Foundation is proud to be hosting this fundraiser with proceeds of the event benefitting the Jonathon A Erickson Fund for mental health projects throughout the Gogebic Range. If you would like to make a donation to the Jonathon A Erickson Fund, please make checks out to the Gogebic Range Health Foundation and send to E 6112 Bluffview Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938.
To continue Inky (Gary's) legacy and in memory of Jonathan A Erickson, we offer the Inky Lunta 78 Challenge: together we thrive.
Starting March 1st, over 78 days, walk/run/roll/ski/paddle/strength train or engage in any other form of physical activity to accumulate a total ofyour choice:
*78 minutes *78 hours *78 Kilometers *78 miles - Register for one of the challenges and enter your activity each day.
Each race is $20 with the option to add a T-Shirt for $20. Youth Inky Lunta event is free with the option to add a T-Shirt for $20. You can also make an additional donation during the registration.
March 7, 2025: Kick off event at Cold Iron Brewery. (More information to come)
May 2, 2025: Final gathering event (More information to come)
Races
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78 Minute Challenge
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
OPENS SOONLog your minutes of activity each day to reach a total of 78 minutes at the end of 78 days. -
78 Hour Challenge
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
OPENS SOONLog your hours of activity each day to reach a total of 78 hours at the the end of 78 days. -
78 Kilometers Challenge
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
OPENS SOONLog your kilometers of activities each day to reach a total of 78 kilometers at the end of 78 days -
78 Mile Challenge
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
OPENS SOONLog your miles of activities each day to reach a total of 78 miles at the end of 78 days. -
Youth Inky Lunta 78 Challenge
Incl. T-Shirt
Free
OPENS SOONLog your activities each day to show that you have been active for 78 days in a row.
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