Inky Lunta 78 Challenge

Friday, March 1 – Saturday, May 18, 2024 Past event
1:00 AM CST
Ironwood, Michigan
Free–$20.00 · 5 races

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Inky Lunta 78 Challenge, taking place from March 1st to May 18th, 2024, in the beautiful city of Ironwood, Gogebic. This unique event honors the legacy of beloved sports legend Gary Engstrom, who would be turning 78 this year. Participants can choose to walk, run, roll, ski, paddle, or strength train to accumulate a total of their choice: 78 minutes, 78 hours, 78 kilometers, or 78 miles over the 78-day challenge. Each registration is just $20, with an option to purchase a commemorative T-shirt.

Not only will you be partaking in a fun and engaging physical activity, but you'll also support a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the Jonathan A. Erickson Fund for mental health projects throughout the Gogebic Range, continuing the spirit of community and health that Gary and Jonathan championed. Mark your calendars for the kick-off event at Cold Iron Brewery on March 7, 2025, and the final gathering on May 2, 2025. Sign up today and be part of a challenge that celebrates fitness, friendship, and mental health awareness!

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  • 78 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.

    Friday, Mar 1, 2024

    $20.00

    Entries closed

  • 78 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.

    Friday, Mar 1, 2024

    $20.00

    Entries closed

  • 78 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

    Friday, Mar 1, 2024

    $20.00

    Entries closed

  • 78 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.

    Friday, Mar 1, 2024

    $20.00

    Entries closed

  • Youth Inky Lunta 78 Challenge

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

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

    Friday, Mar 1, 2024

    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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