RUN THE MITT VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
- Date Mon 1st January 2024 - Thu 26th December 2024
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Rochester, Michigan
- Price $65.10 - $75.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes and hit the ground running with the RUN THE MITT VIRTUAL CHALLENGE! Kicking off on January 1, 2024, and running through December 26, 2024, this exciting event invites participants from Rochester, Oakland, and beyond to challenge themselves by walking, running, or cycling their way to fitness. With three fantastic race distances to choose from—1,000 miles for solo or team participants, the 418-mile RUN DA YOOPER for solo runners, and the ambitious 1,808-mile RUN THE MITT ULTIMATE—there's a challenge for everyone!
This virtual adventure is a perfect opportunity to stay motivated during the winter months while enjoying the beautiful sights of Michigan's recognizable mitt-shaped landscape. As you accumulate and record miles, you’ll progress through 4-13 virtual cities and earn fun rewards along the way, including a custom medal, a personalized water bottle, and various checkpoint stickers. So whether you prefer to tackle this challenge solo or team up with friends, register before September 30, 2024, and get ready to make strides toward your fitness goals in this unique and engaging virtual race!
This virtual adventure is a perfect opportunity to stay motivated during the winter months while enjoying the beautiful sights of Michigan's recognizable mitt-shaped landscape. As you accumulate and record miles, you’ll progress through 4-13 virtual cities and earn fun rewards along the way, including a custom medal, a personalized water bottle, and various checkpoint stickers. So whether you prefer to tackle this challenge solo or team up with friends, register before September 30, 2024, and get ready to make strides toward your fitness goals in this unique and engaging virtual race!
Organiser's Description
Organized by Move-it Fitness ll, LLC
CHALLENGE YOURSELF THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO WALK, RUN OR CYCLE YOUR WAY TO FITNESS
RUN THE MITT IS A GREAT WAY TO STAY MOTIVATED, ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS.
MICHIGAN HAS A UNIQUE AND VERY RECOGNIZABLE STATE SHAPE! HOW FUN WOULD IT BE TO WALK, RUN OR CYCLE THE MITTEN? NOW YOU CAN... VIRTUALLY!!
FUN FACT, RESIDENTS OF THIS GREAT LAKES STATE OFTEN POINT TO A LOCATION ON THEIR HAND THAT CORRESPONDS TO WHERE THEY ARE FROM! FEEL FREE TO DO THIS WITH YOUR LOCATION AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THE VIRTUAL CHALLENGE!
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE MEANS AS YOU ACCUMULATE AND RECORD MILES YOU GET CLOSER TO REACHING THE DISTANCE GOAL CHALLENGE! ALONG THE WAY YOU WILL MOVE THROUGH 4-13 CITIES OR VIRTUAL CHECKPOINTS TO CHART YOUR PROGRESS.
* RUN THE MITT 1,000 MILES solo or team
* RUN DA YOOPER 418 MILES solo only
* RUN THE MITT ULTIMATE 1808 MILES solo or team
Start: January 1, 2024
End: December 26, 2024 (midnight)
Registration ends September 30, 2024. All miles have to be logged by December 26, 2024
Miles can be logged by walking, running or cycling
This challenge can be done
SOLO = do all the miles by yourself
TEAM = gather 1-2 friends and split up the miles to cover the full distance
SWAG
MEDAL WITH NECK RIBBON
CUSTOMIZED ALUMINUM WATER BOTTLE
4-13 CHECKPOINT STICKERS
VIRTUAL RACE BIB
VIRTUAL MAP
ACCESS TO RUN THE MITT FACEBOOK GROUP
LOGIN FOR RUNSIGNUP TO LOG MILES AND EARN VIRTUAL BADGES ALONG THE ROUTE
20% OFF COUPON FOR HANSONS RUNNING SHOP TO USE IN STORE OR ONLINE
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
OPTIONAL UNISEX NEXT LEVEL SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT $15 LIMITED SIZES AVAILABLE...WHEN THEY ARE GONE, THEY ARE GONE
OPTIONAL TECHNICAL RUNNING CAP $20
OPTIONAL FLEECE BEANIE $15
SHIPPING IS INCLUDED OR PURCHASE AND PICK UP AT LOCAL EVENT
HOW IT WORKS
1) REGISTER BETWEEN 12/10/2023 AND 9/30/2024 ON RUNSIGNUP WITH A CREDIT CARD
2) CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE GOAL
RUN DA YOOPER 418 MILE CHALLENGE SOLO ONLY
RUN THE MITT 1000 MILE CHALLENGE... SOLO OR TEAM
RUN THE MITT ULTIMATE 1808 MILE CHALLENGESOLO OR TEAM
3) RUN, WALK OR CYCLE MILES AND MOVE YOUR BODY.
4) SUBMIT YOUR MILES (HONOR SYSTEM, NO PROOF NECESSARY) AS YOU VIRTUALLY MOVE ALONG THE ROUTE.
5) COMPLETE A CHECKPOINT DISTANCE AND EARN A VIRTUAL BADGE
6) COMPLETE YOUR MILES TO COMPLETE YOUR CHALLENGE AND BE SUPER PUMPED WITH YOUR PERSISTENCE!
7) SHARE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALONG THE WAY ON THE RUN THE MITT VIRTUAL CHALLENGE FACEBOOK PAGE.
WHAT ARE TEAMS?
You can split up the mileage with teams of 2 or 3. The first registrant registers and creates the team, selects their add-ons and pays. Additional team members start the registration process, join the team of their choice, select their own add-ons and pay. Each member registers, pays and logs their own miles toward the team goal.
TEAMS
The first registrant will select teams and create their team which can be password protected. Then, their teammates will register for the team and purchase their own selected add-ons. Team members will get their own set of swag items. Items will be mailed to each team member if that option was selected and paid for during registration. Alternatively, items can be picked up locally at a Hansons Running Shop. Each teammate will log their miles individually, but will all count towards their team goal.
FAQS
WHEN DOES IT START / WHEN DOES IT FINISH?
- Starts January 1, 2024. if you have miles before registration, they can be counted from January 1, 2024 until your registration date.
- Ends December 26, 2024 (or when you finish your miles)
DO I HAVE TO DO ALL MY MILES AT ONCE?
No, this is a multiple day/month challenge to help motivate you to stay moving!
DO I HAVE TO RUN?
No, you can walk, run or cycle. Treadmill or stationary bike miles are accepted. Daily steps CANNOT be counted as miles.
WHAT COUNTS AND DOESNT COUNT FOR MILES?
COUNTS:
RUN, WALK, CYCLE ROAD, TRAIL, TREADMILL, STATIONARY BIKE OR SNOWSHOE
DOESNT COUNT:
STAIR STEPPERS, ELLIPTICAL, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, DAILY STEPS
WHY DOES CYCLING COUNT?
We feel that cycling should be included because sometimes motivating ourselves to move can be a challenge and we want to free you from obstacles. Maybe you have an injury and have to rehab by cycling, or a bad knee that no longer wants to run or walk but still want to participate with your friends or family in the challenge. We want to be inclusive in this challenge, not exclusive.
HOW / WHEN DO I SUBMIT MY RESULTS?
You can enter your miles as many times as you want. Daily, Weekly, Monthly.
Your registration confirmation email will have instructions on how to log your miles
WHEN WILL I GET MY STUFF?
You will get your virtual packet that contains water bottle, medal, checkpoint stickers and any add-ons you have purchased. If you purchased shipping, all items will be mailed to your house in one packet when available. Packets will begin shipping out February 1, 2024. Please allow 2-4 weeks for shipping.
If you opt to participate in a local packet pick-up at Hansons Running Shop or purchase and pick-up at local event.
WHY AM I GETTING ALL ITEMS IN THE FIRST SHIPMENT? WHAT IF I DONT COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE?
You will get all your items in one shipment or pick-up. Besides being more cost efficient with one mailing we feel that this is your challenge. You signed up for this challenge to help stay motivated to put in miles either on foot or cycling so that you could improve your fitness. We are doing our part, you need to do your part with logging the necessary miles.
WHAT IF I REGISTER IN JANUARY BUT DECIDE I WANT TO PURCHASE A HAT OR SHIRT LATER IN THE CHALLENGE?
If you decide that you want to purchase a virtual challenge add-on item after you have registered you simply go back into your RunSignUp account and add the item. Keep in mind that only a finite quantity of items will be available though and when they are sold out, it may not be possible to get more.
WHAT IF I REGISTER IN JULY?
If you register after January you will get your virtual challenge packet and any purchased add-ons within 2-4 weeks. You can start logging mile as soon as you register and any miles done before you register will count going back to January 1, 2024.
WHAT IS A CHECKPOINT?
Checkpoints are the miles along the route from city to city (kind of like virtual aid station/check-in points). See checkpoint/mileage lists below
RUN DA YOOPER 418 MILES
1. SILVER CITY 0
2. COPPER HARBOR 187
3. MUNISING 299
4. ST IGNACE 418
RUN THE MITT 1,000 MILES
1. DETROIT 0
2. PORT HURON 60
3. PORT HOPE 130
4. ALPENA 338
5. EMPIRE 493
6. NEW BUFFALO 738
7. GRAND LEDGE 882
8. ROCHESTER HILLS 1000
Run The Mitt Ultimate 1,808 miles
1. DETROIT 0
2. PORT HURON 60
3. PORT HOPE 130
4. ALPENA 338
5. ST IGNACE 440
6. MUNISING 569
7. COPPER HARBOR 757
8. SILVER CITY 868
9. EMPIRE 1307
10. NEW BUFFALO 1550
11. GRAND LEDGE 1701
12. ROCHESTER HILLS 1808
WHAT IF I WANT TO DO THE MILES AS A TEAM?
Teams will log their miles individually but will count towards the team goal. All team members will get their own swag packet and purchased add-ons.
WHAT IF I AM OUTSIDE THE US?
We can only ship within the United States. If you are outside the US, please contact us for a solution.
WHAT IF I GET INJURED?
Sometime life happensIf something comes up that prevents you from getting your mileage goal. You will still receive your packet with event swag. You can still log as many miles as you are able to do. You still have access to the Facebook group and online features of the challenge.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO WALK, RUN OR CYCLE YOUR WAY TO FITNESS
RUN THE MITT IS A GREAT WAY TO STAY MOTIVATED, ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS.
MICHIGAN HAS A UNIQUE AND VERY RECOGNIZABLE STATE SHAPE! HOW FUN WOULD IT BE TO WALK, RUN OR CYCLE THE MITTEN? NOW YOU CAN... VIRTUALLY!!
FUN FACT, RESIDENTS OF THIS GREAT LAKES STATE OFTEN POINT TO A LOCATION ON THEIR HAND THAT CORRESPONDS TO WHERE THEY ARE FROM! FEEL FREE TO DO THIS WITH YOUR LOCATION AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THE VIRTUAL CHALLENGE!
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE MEANS AS YOU ACCUMULATE AND RECORD MILES YOU GET CLOSER TO REACHING THE DISTANCE GOAL CHALLENGE! ALONG THE WAY YOU WILL MOVE THROUGH 4-13 CITIES OR VIRTUAL CHECKPOINTS TO CHART YOUR PROGRESS.
* RUN THE MITT 1,000 MILES solo or team
* RUN DA YOOPER 418 MILES solo only
* RUN THE MITT ULTIMATE 1808 MILES solo or team
Start: January 1, 2024
End: December 26, 2024 (midnight)
Registration ends September 30, 2024. All miles have to be logged by December 26, 2024
Miles can be logged by walking, running or cycling
This challenge can be done
SOLO = do all the miles by yourself
TEAM = gather 1-2 friends and split up the miles to cover the full distance
SWAG
MEDAL WITH NECK RIBBON
CUSTOMIZED ALUMINUM WATER BOTTLE
4-13 CHECKPOINT STICKERS
VIRTUAL RACE BIB
VIRTUAL MAP
ACCESS TO RUN THE MITT FACEBOOK GROUP
LOGIN FOR RUNSIGNUP TO LOG MILES AND EARN VIRTUAL BADGES ALONG THE ROUTE
20% OFF COUPON FOR HANSONS RUNNING SHOP TO USE IN STORE OR ONLINE
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
OPTIONAL UNISEX NEXT LEVEL SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT $15 LIMITED SIZES AVAILABLE...WHEN THEY ARE GONE, THEY ARE GONE
OPTIONAL TECHNICAL RUNNING CAP $20
OPTIONAL FLEECE BEANIE $15
SHIPPING IS INCLUDED OR PURCHASE AND PICK UP AT LOCAL EVENT
HOW IT WORKS
1) REGISTER BETWEEN 12/10/2023 AND 9/30/2024 ON RUNSIGNUP WITH A CREDIT CARD
2) CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE GOAL
RUN DA YOOPER 418 MILE CHALLENGE SOLO ONLY
RUN THE MITT 1000 MILE CHALLENGE... SOLO OR TEAM
RUN THE MITT ULTIMATE 1808 MILE CHALLENGESOLO OR TEAM
3) RUN, WALK OR CYCLE MILES AND MOVE YOUR BODY.
4) SUBMIT YOUR MILES (HONOR SYSTEM, NO PROOF NECESSARY) AS YOU VIRTUALLY MOVE ALONG THE ROUTE.
5) COMPLETE A CHECKPOINT DISTANCE AND EARN A VIRTUAL BADGE
6) COMPLETE YOUR MILES TO COMPLETE YOUR CHALLENGE AND BE SUPER PUMPED WITH YOUR PERSISTENCE!
7) SHARE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALONG THE WAY ON THE RUN THE MITT VIRTUAL CHALLENGE FACEBOOK PAGE.
WHAT ARE TEAMS?
You can split up the mileage with teams of 2 or 3. The first registrant registers and creates the team, selects their add-ons and pays. Additional team members start the registration process, join the team of their choice, select their own add-ons and pay. Each member registers, pays and logs their own miles toward the team goal.
TEAMS
The first registrant will select teams and create their team which can be password protected. Then, their teammates will register for the team and purchase their own selected add-ons. Team members will get their own set of swag items. Items will be mailed to each team member if that option was selected and paid for during registration. Alternatively, items can be picked up locally at a Hansons Running Shop. Each teammate will log their miles individually, but will all count towards their team goal.
FAQS
WHEN DOES IT START / WHEN DOES IT FINISH?
- Starts January 1, 2024. if you have miles before registration, they can be counted from January 1, 2024 until your registration date.
- Ends December 26, 2024 (or when you finish your miles)
DO I HAVE TO DO ALL MY MILES AT ONCE?
No, this is a multiple day/month challenge to help motivate you to stay moving!
DO I HAVE TO RUN?
No, you can walk, run or cycle. Treadmill or stationary bike miles are accepted. Daily steps CANNOT be counted as miles.
WHAT COUNTS AND DOESNT COUNT FOR MILES?
COUNTS:
RUN, WALK, CYCLE ROAD, TRAIL, TREADMILL, STATIONARY BIKE OR SNOWSHOE
DOESNT COUNT:
STAIR STEPPERS, ELLIPTICAL, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, DAILY STEPS
WHY DOES CYCLING COUNT?
We feel that cycling should be included because sometimes motivating ourselves to move can be a challenge and we want to free you from obstacles. Maybe you have an injury and have to rehab by cycling, or a bad knee that no longer wants to run or walk but still want to participate with your friends or family in the challenge. We want to be inclusive in this challenge, not exclusive.
HOW / WHEN DO I SUBMIT MY RESULTS?
You can enter your miles as many times as you want. Daily, Weekly, Monthly.
Your registration confirmation email will have instructions on how to log your miles
WHEN WILL I GET MY STUFF?
You will get your virtual packet that contains water bottle, medal, checkpoint stickers and any add-ons you have purchased. If you purchased shipping, all items will be mailed to your house in one packet when available. Packets will begin shipping out February 1, 2024. Please allow 2-4 weeks for shipping.
If you opt to participate in a local packet pick-up at Hansons Running Shop or purchase and pick-up at local event.
WHY AM I GETTING ALL ITEMS IN THE FIRST SHIPMENT? WHAT IF I DONT COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE?
You will get all your items in one shipment or pick-up. Besides being more cost efficient with one mailing we feel that this is your challenge. You signed up for this challenge to help stay motivated to put in miles either on foot or cycling so that you could improve your fitness. We are doing our part, you need to do your part with logging the necessary miles.
WHAT IF I REGISTER IN JANUARY BUT DECIDE I WANT TO PURCHASE A HAT OR SHIRT LATER IN THE CHALLENGE?
If you decide that you want to purchase a virtual challenge add-on item after you have registered you simply go back into your RunSignUp account and add the item. Keep in mind that only a finite quantity of items will be available though and when they are sold out, it may not be possible to get more.
WHAT IF I REGISTER IN JULY?
If you register after January you will get your virtual challenge packet and any purchased add-ons within 2-4 weeks. You can start logging mile as soon as you register and any miles done before you register will count going back to January 1, 2024.
WHAT IS A CHECKPOINT?
Checkpoints are the miles along the route from city to city (kind of like virtual aid station/check-in points). See checkpoint/mileage lists below
RUN DA YOOPER 418 MILES
1. SILVER CITY 0
2. COPPER HARBOR 187
3. MUNISING 299
4. ST IGNACE 418
RUN THE MITT 1,000 MILES
1. DETROIT 0
2. PORT HURON 60
3. PORT HOPE 130
4. ALPENA 338
5. EMPIRE 493
6. NEW BUFFALO 738
7. GRAND LEDGE 882
8. ROCHESTER HILLS 1000
Run The Mitt Ultimate 1,808 miles
1. DETROIT 0
2. PORT HURON 60
3. PORT HOPE 130
4. ALPENA 338
5. ST IGNACE 440
6. MUNISING 569
7. COPPER HARBOR 757
8. SILVER CITY 868
9. EMPIRE 1307
10. NEW BUFFALO 1550
11. GRAND LEDGE 1701
12. ROCHESTER HILLS 1808
WHAT IF I WANT TO DO THE MILES AS A TEAM?
Teams will log their miles individually but will count towards the team goal. All team members will get their own swag packet and purchased add-ons.
WHAT IF I AM OUTSIDE THE US?
We can only ship within the United States. If you are outside the US, please contact us for a solution.
WHAT IF I GET INJURED?
Sometime life happensIf something comes up that prevents you from getting your mileage goal. You will still receive your packet with event swag. You can still log as many miles as you are able to do. You still have access to the Facebook group and online features of the challenge.
Races
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Run the Mitt Ultimate 1808 Miles
Incl. $5.70 Fee
$75.70
CLOSEDThis route combines the Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula routes with a connector. -
Run the Mitt 1000 Miles
Incl. $5.70 Fee
$75.70
CLOSED -
Run Da Yooper 418 Miles
Incl. $5.10 Fee
$65.10
CLOSED
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