July Progressive Run Challenge
Wednesday, July 1 – Friday, July 31, 2026
Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Columbus, Georgia
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting July Progressive Run Challenge, taking place in Columbus, Muscogee from July 1st to July 31st, 2026! This fun and engaging event invites runners of all levels to complete a total of 48.6 miles throughout the month, with weekly distance goals that keep you motivated and on track.
Each week presents a new challenge: kick off the month with a 5K (3.1 miles) from July 1-7, elevate your game with a 10K (6.2 miles) from July 8-14, tackle a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) from July 15-22, and finally, conquer a full Marathon (26.2 miles) from July 23-31. Whether you choose to run the distances as individual races or training runs, the spirit of community and achievement is what makes this event special. Plus, finishers will earn a unique monthly coin and some awesome swag to show off your accomplishment! Join us for a month of running, camaraderie, and personal growth—it's a challenge you won't want to miss!
Each week presents a new challenge: kick off the month with a 5K (3.1 miles) from July 1-7, elevate your game with a 10K (6.2 miles) from July 8-14, tackle a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) from July 15-22, and finally, conquer a full Marathon (26.2 miles) from July 23-31. Whether you choose to run the distances as individual races or training runs, the spirit of community and achievement is what makes this event special. Plus, finishers will earn a unique monthly coin and some awesome swag to show off your accomplishment! Join us for a month of running, camaraderie, and personal growth—it's a challenge you won't want to miss!
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Progressive Run Challenge
Entries closedWednesday, Jul 1, 2026 (7:00 AM EDT)
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JULY PROGRESSIVE RUN CHALLENGE
Join us for a 48.6 mile progressive run over the course of July!
Distances can be training runs or actual races but have to be completed during the week they are required. Each week you will send me a picture of your watch or your strava that shows the date, distance and time for the runs needed for each week.
July 1-7: Run a 5K - 3.1 miles
July 8 - 14: Run a 10K - 6.2 miles You have two options this week: 1) run one 10K or 2) run two 5K's
July 15 - 22: Run a Half Marathon -13.1 miles You have 3 options this week: 1) run one half marathon, 2) run two days of 6.55 or 3) run 3 days of 4.4 miles
July 23 - 31: Run a Marathon - 26.2 miles You have 4 options this week: 1) run one marathon, 2) run two half marathons, 3) run four days of 6.55 miles, or 4) run nine days of 3 miles
Not only will you get your monthly coin if you complete the progressive 48.6 mile challenge but some swag made to brag!
QUESTIONS JUST SEND ME AN EMAIL. You can run farther than the distance but it will only be counted as one of the runs, example: if you are to run a 5K you can run 5 miles but it will only be counted as the 5K. If you are to run 4.4 miles you can run 5 miles but will only be counted as 4.4 you cannot run less than the distance of 4.4.
SEND CAROLEE AN EMAIL @ [email protected] AT THE END OF EACH WEEK LETTING ME KNOW HOW YOU ARE PROGRESSING WITH THE PICTURES REQUESTED. AT THE END OF THE MONTH LET CAROLEE KNOW YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE CHALLENGE. GOTTA LOVE A CHALLENGE!
Join us for a 48.6 mile progressive run over the course of July!
Distances can be training runs or actual races but have to be completed during the week they are required. Each week you will send me a picture of your watch or your strava that shows the date, distance and time for the runs needed for each week.
July 1-7: Run a 5K - 3.1 miles
July 8 - 14: Run a 10K - 6.2 miles You have two options this week: 1) run one 10K or 2) run two 5K's
July 15 - 22: Run a Half Marathon -13.1 miles You have 3 options this week: 1) run one half marathon, 2) run two days of 6.55 or 3) run 3 days of 4.4 miles
July 23 - 31: Run a Marathon - 26.2 miles You have 4 options this week: 1) run one marathon, 2) run two half marathons, 3) run four days of 6.55 miles, or 4) run nine days of 3 miles
Not only will you get your monthly coin if you complete the progressive 48.6 mile challenge but some swag made to brag!
QUESTIONS JUST SEND ME AN EMAIL. You can run farther than the distance but it will only be counted as one of the runs, example: if you are to run a 5K you can run 5 miles but it will only be counted as the 5K. If you are to run 4.4 miles you can run 5 miles but will only be counted as 4.4 you cannot run less than the distance of 4.4.
SEND CAROLEE AN EMAIL @ [email protected] AT THE END OF EACH WEEK LETTING ME KNOW HOW YOU ARE PROGRESSING WITH THE PICTURES REQUESTED. AT THE END OF THE MONTH LET CAROLEE KNOW YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE CHALLENGE. GOTTA LOVE A CHALLENGE!
Location
POB 9734, Columbus, 31908, GA, United States
July Progressive Run Challenge
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