Military Miles Challenge (Jan-Feb 2024)
Monday, January 1 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
Past event
12:01 AM EST
Wesley Chapel, Florida
$34.92–$41.28 · 3 races
Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and take on the Military Miles Challenge from January 1st to February 29th, 2024, in Wesley Chapel, Pasco! This exciting virtual event invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in a purposeful journey to complete 165 miles over two months, echoing the rigorous training of our brave US Marines. Whether you prefer to walk in your neighborhood, hit the trails, or run on a treadmill, this challenge is designed to fit into your lifestyle and motivate you to stay active.
Participants will not only earn a stunning custom medal that represents the six branches of the US Military but also have the chance to receive additional rewards like dog tags, lapel pins, or paracord survival bracelets for every 15 miles completed beyond the initial 165. With tracking updates and a leaderboard to keep spirits high, you'll be part of a vibrant community encouraging each other every step of the way. Don't miss this opportunity to honor our military while achieving your fitness goals! Register now for the next challenge in May through June, and get ready to embrace the spirit of the Military Miles Challenge!
Participants will not only earn a stunning custom medal that represents the six branches of the US Military but also have the chance to receive additional rewards like dog tags, lapel pins, or paracord survival bracelets for every 15 miles completed beyond the initial 165. With tracking updates and a leaderboard to keep spirits high, you'll be part of a vibrant community encouraging each other every step of the way. Don't miss this opportunity to honor our military while achieving your fitness goals! Register now for the next challenge in May through June, and get ready to embrace the spirit of the Military Miles Challenge!
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Races
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Military Miles Challenge January through February 2024 with dog tags (free US shipping)
VirtualIncl. $2.92 Fee
Entries closedMonday, Jan 1, 2024
$34.92
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Military Miles Challenge January through February 2024 with lapel pins (free US shipping)
VirtualIncl. $2.92 Fee
Entries closedMonday, Jan 1, 2024
$34.92
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Military Miles Challenge January through February 2024 with paracord survival bracelets (free US shipping)
VirtualIncl. $3.28 Fee
Entries closedMonday, Jan 1, 2024
$41.28
Organiser's description
***This challenge is currently sold out. You can register for the next one (May through June) here: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/AnyTownVIRTUAL/MilitaryMilesChallengeMayJune2024
Relevant Running is always trying to help keep you motivated and inspired. It's been said that US Marines run 165+ miles during recruit training (aka boot camp). Join us throughout January and February 2024 for the Military Miles Challenge. A virtual challenge for runners and walkers of all ages anywhere at any time. Your goal, should you choose to accept it, is to walk and/or run 165 purposeful/training miles from January 1st until February 29th 2024. But, there is MUCH MORE than just a single medal! Read on for details!
Military Miles Challenge runners will receive:
The custom designed Military Miles Challenge medal representing 6 major branches of the US Military (US Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Space Force). EVEN IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE 165 MILES, YOU WILL STILL GET YOUR MEDAL. Scroll down for picture of this awesome custom medal. Runners who surpass 165 miles during the 2 month challenge will receive EITHER 1 dog tag (with ball chain) of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles OR 1 lapel pin of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles OR 1 paracord survival bracelet of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles. Scroll down for pictures of this awesome extra bling. Please be sure you register for your desired extra bling (dog tags OR lapel pins OR paracord survival bracelets). During the 2 month challenge, you will receive an email from the Race Director requesting your dog tag OR lapel pin OR paracord survival bracelet branch of service preferences (depending upon what you registered for). PLEASE NOTE: Runners are limited to earning a maximum of 6 dog tags OR 6 lapel pins OR 6 bracelets for this challenge. Scroll down for pictures of the dog tags, paracord survival bracelets, and lapel pins.
Tracking
Tracking is accomplished by uploading to the Challenge runsignup page. You will be able to see your progress tracking bar as well as milestones achieved along the way. You will also be able to follow others that are currently active in the Challenge. You will receive an email with your tracking link shortly after midnight the morning the challenge starts.
Challenge duration:
You can start/join the Challenge any time after 12:01am Eastern time January 1st 2024. Complete your purposeful/training miles at your own pace throughout the 2 months. The Challenge ends at 11:59pm Eastern time February 29th 2024.
Leaderboard Status
You will be able to log your distance, time for each run or walk. This will track who is in the lead.
Course Information: It's virtual, so wherever you choose to run or walk!
Do what you can - when you can -from wherever you are.
Track your progress on our race page and connect with our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880518105739882/ (Please note: joining the Facebook group is encouraged but optional and not required to participate)
Complete the challenge distance.
Receive your amazing medal (and dog tags OR lapel pins OR paracord survival bracelets if you surpass 165 miles in the increments stated above).
You are also encouraged to bookmark our Linktree page with links to all our open races and challenges: https://linktr.ee/relevantrunning
Medals and any extra bling earned will ship soon after the Challenge completes.
For questions, contact the Race Director at [email protected]
Relevant Running is always trying to help keep you motivated and inspired. It's been said that US Marines run 165+ miles during recruit training (aka boot camp). Join us throughout January and February 2024 for the Military Miles Challenge. A virtual challenge for runners and walkers of all ages anywhere at any time. Your goal, should you choose to accept it, is to walk and/or run 165 purposeful/training miles from January 1st until February 29th 2024. But, there is MUCH MORE than just a single medal! Read on for details!
Military Miles Challenge runners will receive:
The custom designed Military Miles Challenge medal representing 6 major branches of the US Military (US Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Space Force). EVEN IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE 165 MILES, YOU WILL STILL GET YOUR MEDAL. Scroll down for picture of this awesome custom medal. Runners who surpass 165 miles during the 2 month challenge will receive EITHER 1 dog tag (with ball chain) of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles OR 1 lapel pin of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles OR 1 paracord survival bracelet of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles. Scroll down for pictures of this awesome extra bling. Please be sure you register for your desired extra bling (dog tags OR lapel pins OR paracord survival bracelets). During the 2 month challenge, you will receive an email from the Race Director requesting your dog tag OR lapel pin OR paracord survival bracelet branch of service preferences (depending upon what you registered for). PLEASE NOTE: Runners are limited to earning a maximum of 6 dog tags OR 6 lapel pins OR 6 bracelets for this challenge. Scroll down for pictures of the dog tags, paracord survival bracelets, and lapel pins.
Tracking
Tracking is accomplished by uploading to the Challenge runsignup page. You will be able to see your progress tracking bar as well as milestones achieved along the way. You will also be able to follow others that are currently active in the Challenge. You will receive an email with your tracking link shortly after midnight the morning the challenge starts.
Challenge duration:
You can start/join the Challenge any time after 12:01am Eastern time January 1st 2024. Complete your purposeful/training miles at your own pace throughout the 2 months. The Challenge ends at 11:59pm Eastern time February 29th 2024.
Leaderboard Status
You will be able to log your distance, time for each run or walk. This will track who is in the lead.
Course Information: It's virtual, so wherever you choose to run or walk!
Do what you can - when you can -from wherever you are.
Track your progress on our race page and connect with our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880518105739882/ (Please note: joining the Facebook group is encouraged but optional and not required to participate)
Complete the challenge distance.
Receive your amazing medal (and dog tags OR lapel pins OR paracord survival bracelets if you surpass 165 miles in the increments stated above).
You are also encouraged to bookmark our Linktree page with links to all our open races and challenges: https://linktr.ee/relevantrunning
Medals and any extra bling earned will ship soon after the Challenge completes.
For questions, contact the Race Director at [email protected]
Location
Anywhere-VIRTUAL, Any Town-VIRTUAL, 33543, FL, United States
Military Miles Challenge (Jan-Feb 2024)
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