Inky Lunta 78 Challenge

Wednesday, March 1 – Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM CST
Ironwood, Michigan
Free–$20.00 · 5 races

Event summary

Get ready to embrace the spirit of challenge and community at the Inky Lunta 78 Challenge, taking place from March 1st to May 16th, 2023, in Ironwood, Gogebic. This unique event celebrates the life and legacy of local sports legend Gary Engstrom, who would have turned 78 this year. Participants can choose their own adventure by engaging in various physical activities—be it walking, running, skiing, or even strength training—over a span of 78 days, aiming to accumulate a total of either 78 minutes, 78 hours, 78 kilometers, or 78 miles.

In honor of Gary and his close friend Jonathan A. Erickson, this event also serves as a fundraiser for the Jonathan A. Erickson Fund, which supports mental health initiatives in the Gogebic Range. Registration is just $20, with an option to purchase a T-Shirt, while youth participants can join for free! Join in the fun and make a positive impact in your community—together, we can thrive!

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  • 76 Minute Challenge

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Log your minutes of activity each day to reach a total of 76 minutes at the end of 76 days.

    Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023

    $20.00

    Entries closed

  • 76 Hour Challenge

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Log your hours of activity each day to reach a total of 76 hours at the the end of 76 days.

    Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023

    $20.00

    Entries closed

  • 76 Kilometers Challenge

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Log your kilometers of activities each day to reach a total of 76 kilometers at the end of 76 days

    Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023

    $20.00

    Entries closed

  • 76 Mile Challenge

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Log your miles of activities each day to reach a total of 76 miles at the end of 76 days.

    Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023

    $20.00

    Entries closed

  • Youth Inky Lunta 76 Challenge

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Log your activities each day to show that you have been active for 76 days in a row.

    Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023

    Free

    Entries closed

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)

Location

E 6112 Bluffview Rd, Ironwood, 49938, MI, United States

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