Row or Run for New Freedom Farm
Thursday, February 1 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
Past event
12:00 AM EST (midnight)
Roanoke, Virginia
$20.08 · 1 race
Event summary
Join the excitement this February 2024 for the "Row or Run for New Freedom Farm" event taking place in Roanoke, Virginia! From February 1st to February 29th, participants are challenged to commit to their fitness journey by walking, jogging, or running at least 1.8 miles a day, while also rowing a total of 18,000 meters throughout the month. This unique initiative not only promotes personal health but also supports a vital cause—raising awareness for mental health outreach for veterans.
By participating, you’ll contribute to a significant mission, as 100% of the proceeds will go directly to New Freedom Farm, an organization dedicated to helping veterans in need. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this individual challenge encourages friendly competition and camaraderie. Don't forget to track your progress on Strava and share your experiences using the hashtags #eatsleeprowabout2024 and #eatsleeprunabout2024. It’s a fantastic way to stay motivated, connect with others, and make a meaningful impact in the community. Get ready to lace up your shoes and row your way to fitness while making a difference!
By participating, you’ll contribute to a significant mission, as 100% of the proceeds will go directly to New Freedom Farm, an organization dedicated to helping veterans in need. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this individual challenge encourages friendly competition and camaraderie. Don't forget to track your progress on Strava and share your experiences using the hashtags #eatsleeprowabout2024 and #eatsleeprunabout2024. It’s a fantastic way to stay motivated, connect with others, and make a meaningful impact in the community. Get ready to lace up your shoes and row your way to fitness while making a difference!
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Entries closedThursday, Feb 1, 2024
$20.08
Organiser's description
Make a consistent committment to fitness this month with our row or run/walk challenge! Walk, hike, jog, or run at least 1.8 miles/day and/or log at least 18,000 meters of rowing for the month and help support our friends at the New Freedom Farm! What's unique about this mileage/rowing distance? According to the US Department of Veteran's Affairs, an average of 18 veterans each day commit suicide. One of the primary means of addressing this alarming number is to help spread awareness of community programs that support mental health outreach for veterans, so we are honored to send 100% of proceeds from this program to New Freedom Farm. Encourage your colleagues, family members, church friends, whoever to join in for some friendly competition with a fitness focus! Here's how to get going:
* Register for event on this site
* Find our EatSleepRowAbout Strava club to link your account so that we can see you're getting your miles in!
* Record your daily activities on Strava, and share photos/reflections of your journey on social media using #eatsleeprowabout2024 or keep the #eatsleeprunabout2024 streak alive so we can follow along!
FAQ'S:
* Can you average a monthly mileage (52.2 miles) vs. logging daily walking or running miles? YES, we will look at total mileage for the month not necessarily daily miles.
* Can I complete the challenge as a team? NO, this is an individual challenge.
* Do I have to have a Strava account to complete the challenge? SORT OF, it is free to create a Strava account and we will need a way to easily access group mileage reports to verify you have completed the challenge. As long as you have some form of a fitness tracking software program (Garmin, Apple, MyFitnessPal, etc) to verify your monthly total, that's all we need. However the official groups will be listed on Strava.
* Do I have to live in the Roanoke area to claim my challenge prizes? NO, this challenge can be done from anywhere, and if you successfully complete the challenge, you can use your $31 in store credit toward any product in store. You will just need to pay for items (including your shirt) to be shipped to you.
* Can I bike or swim or some other type of aerobic activity? NO, this is a rowing or running/walking challenge only.
* Can I walk instead of run? YES, except if you want your miles to populate in the Strava group, you will need to record your walks as runs even if they are walking-only.
* Register for event on this site
* Find our EatSleepRowAbout Strava club to link your account so that we can see you're getting your miles in!
* Record your daily activities on Strava, and share photos/reflections of your journey on social media using #eatsleeprowabout2024 or keep the #eatsleeprunabout2024 streak alive so we can follow along!
FAQ'S:
* Can you average a monthly mileage (52.2 miles) vs. logging daily walking or running miles? YES, we will look at total mileage for the month not necessarily daily miles.
* Can I complete the challenge as a team? NO, this is an individual challenge.
* Do I have to have a Strava account to complete the challenge? SORT OF, it is free to create a Strava account and we will need a way to easily access group mileage reports to verify you have completed the challenge. As long as you have some form of a fitness tracking software program (Garmin, Apple, MyFitnessPal, etc) to verify your monthly total, that's all we need. However the official groups will be listed on Strava.
* Do I have to live in the Roanoke area to claim my challenge prizes? NO, this challenge can be done from anywhere, and if you successfully complete the challenge, you can use your $31 in store credit toward any product in store. You will just need to pay for items (including your shirt) to be shipped to you.
* Can I bike or swim or some other type of aerobic activity? NO, this is a rowing or running/walking challenge only.
* Can I walk instead of run? YES, except if you want your miles to populate in the Strava group, you will need to record your walks as runs even if they are walking-only.
Location
3635 Franklin Road, Roanoke, 24014, VA, United States
Row or Run for New Freedom Farm
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