RUN THE MITT VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
- Date Wed 1st January 2025 - Sat 27th December 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $59.80 - $70.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey with the RUN THE MITT VIRTUAL CHALLENGE, kicking off on January 1, 2025, and running through December 27, 2025. This vibrant event takes place in Rochester, Oakland, and invites participants from near and far to challenge themselves by walking, running, or cycling their way to fitness while exploring the unique shape of Michigan's mitten!
Choose from three exhilarating race distances: the solo-only RUN DA YOOPER at 418 miles, the RUN THE MITT 1,000-mile challenge (available for solo or team participation), and the ultimate RUN THE MITT challenge at an impressive 1,808 miles. As you log your miles, you will journey through 4 to 13 virtual cities, earning fun badges and exclusive swag, including a medal, custom event pin, and checkpoint stickers. Whether you're tackling the challenge solo or teaming up with friends, this event is perfect for staying motivated, especially during the winter months. Don’t miss out—registration ends on September 30, 2025! Join the fun, track your progress, and celebrate your achievements along the way!
Choose from three exhilarating race distances: the solo-only RUN DA YOOPER at 418 miles, the RUN THE MITT 1,000-mile challenge (available for solo or team participation), and the ultimate RUN THE MITT challenge at an impressive 1,808 miles. As you log your miles, you will journey through 4 to 13 virtual cities, earning fun badges and exclusive swag, including a medal, custom event pin, and checkpoint stickers. Whether you're tackling the challenge solo or teaming up with friends, this event is perfect for staying motivated, especially during the winter months. Don’t miss out—registration ends on September 30, 2025! Join the fun, track your progress, and celebrate your achievements along the way!
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, 2025
End: December 27, 2025 (midnight)
Registration ends September 30, 2025. All miles have to be logged by December 27, 2025
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
*
CUSTOM EVENT PIN
*
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
*
SHIPPING
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE...WHEN THEY ARE GONE, THEY ARE GONE
OPTIONAL TECHNICAL RUNNING CAP $25
OPTIONAL FLEECE BEANIE $15
HOW IT WORKS
1) REGISTER BETWEEN 1/1/2025 AND 9/30/2025 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. 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, 2025. if you have miles before you register, they can be counted from January 1, 2025 until your registration date.
- Ends December 27, 2025 (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 medal, custom event pin, checkpoint stickers and any add-ons you have purchased. Packets will begin shipping out February 1, 2025. Please allow 2-4 weeks for shipping.
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, 2025.
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, 2025
End: December 27, 2025 (midnight)
Registration ends September 30, 2025. All miles have to be logged by December 27, 2025
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
*
CUSTOM EVENT PIN
*
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
*
SHIPPING
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE...WHEN THEY ARE GONE, THEY ARE GONE
OPTIONAL TECHNICAL RUNNING CAP $25
OPTIONAL FLEECE BEANIE $15
HOW IT WORKS
1) REGISTER BETWEEN 1/1/2025 AND 9/30/2025 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. 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, 2025. if you have miles before you register, they can be counted from January 1, 2025 until your registration date.
- Ends December 27, 2025 (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 medal, custom event pin, checkpoint stickers and any add-ons you have purchased. Packets will begin shipping out February 1, 2025. Please allow 2-4 weeks for shipping.
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, 2025.
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.
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