Reno to the Redwoods

  • Date Wed 1st April 2026 - Wed 1st July 2026
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price $54.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and impactful journey with the "Reno to the Redwoods" virtual challenge, taking place from April 1st to July 1st, 2026! This unique event kicks off in Soquel, Santa Cruz and offers participants the choice of two stunning routes: a challenging 300-mile trek from Reno, Nevada, around Lake Tahoe to the majestic redwoods of Santa Cruz, or a more accessible 180-mile route that leads to the San Joaquin River in Stockton.

Whether you prefer to run, bike, swim, walk, or use fitness machines, this challenge is designed to fit your lifestyle, allowing you to log as few as 14-20 miles a week. As you work toward your fitness goals, you'll also be supporting WomenCARE, a local organization providing essential resources and support for women battling cancer. With a fundraising goal of $10,000, every step you take will make a significant impact! Participants will receive a limited edition "Move Out Against Cancer" t-shirt and decal, along with access to live map tracking to keep motivation high as you see your progress alongside fellow challengers. Donโ€™t miss out on this chance to challenge yourself while making a difference in the communityโ€”join us and invite

Organiser's Description

EXPERIENCE AN EPIC CHALLENGE...

BY PARTICIPATING IN RENO TO THE REDWOODS, ALL CHALLENGERS SUPPORT WOMEN WITH CANCER IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY THROUGH WOMENCARE. WOMENCARE OFFERS A SAFE HAVEN WHERE WOMEN WITH ANY TYPE OF CANCER FIND MUTUAL SUPPORT, SHARED EXPERIENCES, AND OPEN HEARTS. WE PROVIDE CANCER ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS AT EACH STAGE OF THE JOURNEY: DIAGNOSIS, HEALING, SURVIVING OR DYING.

VIRTUALLY TAKE THE 300 MILE ROUTE FROM RENO, NEVADA AROUND LAKE TAHOE, THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS TO THE REDWOODS IN SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, OR TAKE THE 180 MILE ROUTE FROM RENO TO THE RIVER (SAN JOAQUIN RIVER IN STOCKTON!). MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS VIRTUAL CHALLENGE WILL TEST YOU! BUT YOU CAN USE WHATEVER EXERCISE YOU PREFER (RUN, BIKE, SWIM, WALK, ROW, FITNESS CENTER MACHINES, OTHER, OR A COMBINATION OF ANY) TO COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE, FURTHER YOUR FITNESS GOALS, AND RAISE MONEY FOR WOMENCARE. AND WE WILL MOTIVATE YOU ALONG THE WAY!

_AS YOU ARE INCREASING FITNESS AND FEELING GREAT, YOU ARE MAKING A REAL IMPACT! WE HAVE SET OUR INITIAL GOAL TO RAISE $10,000 IN DONATIONS TO SUPPORT WOMENCARE! _

ALL CHALLENGERS RECEIVE A LIMITED EDITION MOVE OUT AGAINST CANCER, RENO TO THE REDWOODS T-SHIRT AND A COMPLIMENTARY DECAL, AS WELL AS HAVE ACCESS TO LIVE MAP TRACKING OF YOUR PROGRESS.



LIVE MAP PROGRESS TRACKING!

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE YOUR PROGRESS ALONG THE ROUTE AS YOU ENTER YOUR MILEAGE. OUR LIVE MAP TRACKING FEATURE WILL EVEN ALLOW YOU TO SEE WHERE YOUR FELLOW CHALLENGERS ARE ON THE MAP COMPARED TO YOU - NOW THAT'S SOME MOTIVATION!



YOU'VE GOT THIS!

TAKE ON AS FEW AS 14-20 MILES PER WEEK (2-3 MILES PER DAY). ADD ALL YOUR ACTIVITY MILES TOGETHER. IF YOU KEEP TRACK OF ALL THE MILES FROM STEPS YOU TAKE ON A NORMAL DAY, BE SURE TO ADD THIS. THOSE STEPS ADD UP! YOU CAN SET YOUR GOAL TO MOVE AS FEW AS 20 MILES PER WEEK OR CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO COVER AS MANY AS YOU CAN - BE SURE TO PACE YOURSELF! WE WILL HELP YOU TOTAL UP YOUR DISTANCE AND TRACK YOUR PROGRESS WITH OUR ONLINE PLATFORM.



THESE CHALLENGES ARE SIMPLE:

1. DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, WHEN YOU WANT TO DO IT, FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE!
2. CONNECT AND TRACK YOUR PROGRESS ON OUR RACE PAGE AND CONNECT ON OUR FACEBOOK GROUP!
3. GET YOUR LIMITED EDITION RENO TO THE REDWOODS CHALLENGE T-SHIRT AND YOUR DECAL!



SPREAD THE WORD!

IMPORTANT ITEMS TO NOTE:

YOUR REGISTRATION FEES COVER EVENT DESIGN, PRODUCTION, MARKETING, T-SHIRTS, DECALS, AND INCLUDE A $35 DONATION TO WOMENCARE. USING THE DONATE BUTTON PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO WOMENCARE. 100% OF YOUR DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO WOMENCARE.

THIS FUNDRAISER DOES NOT ASK THAT YOU RECRUIT DONATIONS OR PLEDGES - _HOWEVER _- THE MORE PARTICIPANTS WE HAVE, THE MORE FUNDS WE RAISE!

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO PARTICIPATE WITH YOU! FORM A TEAM!

POST INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHALLENGE TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS AND INVITE FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES TO PARTICIPATE.

THE MORE PARTICIPANTS WE HAVE, THE MORE FUNDS WE RAISE!

IMPORTANT DATES:

MARCH 15: REGISTRATION BEGINS

APRIL 1: CHALLENGE BEGINS AND YOU MAY START LOGGING YOUR MILES!

APRIL 17: REGISTRATION DEADLINE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A T-SHIRT

MAY 18-JUNE 11: TEE SHIRT PICKUP FOR LOCAL PARTICPANTS AT WOMENCARE OFFICE DURING OFFICE HOURS, MONDAY-THURSDAY, 1PM-5PM.

JULY 1ST: CHALLENGE ENDS

JULY 7TH: LAST DATE TO LOG YOUR MILES



JOIN US!

Races

  • 300 Mile Challenge Reno to the Redwoods (Santa Cruz)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt With Race Logo

    $54.00

    OPENS 15 MAR
    Up for a real challenge? Join us for the full 300 mile virtual distance. Great for bikers, runners, and avid walkers. Let's go from Reno to the Redwoods in Santa Cruz!
  • 180 Mile Challenge Reno to the River (San Joaquin River in Stockton)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt With Race Logo

    $54.00

    OPENS 15 MAR
    Prefer a slightly shorter challenge? Join us for a 180 mile distance. Great for walkers, and those who don't want to commit to 3 miles/day. Let's go virtually from Reno along the original route but ending in Stockton by the San Joaquin River!

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