The Mileage Gauntlet
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Sat 31st January 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with The Mileage Gauntlet, an exhilarating month-long running challenge taking place in Austin, Travis from January 1 to January 31, 2026! This exciting event invites teams to put their endurance, consistency, and grit to the test as they compete to log the highest total mileage throughout the month. Participants can join as part of a team, with divisions for men, women, and co-ed groups, each team limited to two members.
With a minimum requirement of just one mile, runners can track their progress using GPS-enabled devices, ensuring every step counts! The competition heats up with daily leaderboard updates and engaging side quests, including the longest run and most elevation gained in a single outing. At the end of the challenge, the team with the highest cumulative mileage will take home a cash prize, so rally your running buddies and get ready to hit the pavement! Register by December 31, 2025, and let the Mileage Gauntlet set the pace for an incredible year ahead!
With a minimum requirement of just one mile, runners can track their progress using GPS-enabled devices, ensuring every step counts! The competition heats up with daily leaderboard updates and engaging side quests, including the longest run and most elevation gained in a single outing. At the end of the challenge, the team with the highest cumulative mileage will take home a cash prize, so rally your running buddies and get ready to hit the pavement! Register by December 31, 2025, and let the Mileage Gauntlet set the pace for an incredible year ahead!
Organiser's Description
OVERVIEW
The Mileage Gauntlet is a month-long running challenge designed to test endurance, consistency, and grit. Teams compete throughout the month of January to log the highest total mileage. At the end of the challenge, the team with the most miles wins the cash.
RULES & GUIDELINES
DURATION: January 1 January 31
TEAMS: Participants must register as part of a team. Men/Women/Co-ed Divisions. Team size limited to two (2).
TRACKING: All miles must be tracked using a GPS-enabled running device with heart rate monitor. Runs must be synced daily. Absolutely no back logging. Minimum: 1 mile
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: Only outdoor running is accepted. Walking, cycling, or other activities are not eligible.
VERIFICATION: Organizers reserve the right to verify mileage submissions. Any fraudulent entries will disqualify the team.
Winning Criteria: The team with the highest cumulative mileage at the end of January wins pending a mileage audit.
CASH PRIZE: Awarded to the winning teams. The amount will be announced prior to the challenge start. 80% of total registration per division pool awarded to the top 3 teams. 70%/20%/10%.
TEAMS MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31, 2025.
Entry fee of $50 must be paid at registration.
MOTIVATION & ENGAGEMENT
* Daily leaderboard updates to keep competition exciting.
* Side Quests
-Longest Run (Tie goes to the lowest elapsed time)
-Most Elevation in single run
The Mileage Gauntlet is a month-long running challenge designed to test endurance, consistency, and grit. Teams compete throughout the month of January to log the highest total mileage. At the end of the challenge, the team with the most miles wins the cash.
RULES & GUIDELINES
DURATION: January 1 January 31
TEAMS: Participants must register as part of a team. Men/Women/Co-ed Divisions. Team size limited to two (2).
TRACKING: All miles must be tracked using a GPS-enabled running device with heart rate monitor. Runs must be synced daily. Absolutely no back logging. Minimum: 1 mile
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: Only outdoor running is accepted. Walking, cycling, or other activities are not eligible.
VERIFICATION: Organizers reserve the right to verify mileage submissions. Any fraudulent entries will disqualify the team.
Winning Criteria: The team with the highest cumulative mileage at the end of January wins pending a mileage audit.
CASH PRIZE: Awarded to the winning teams. The amount will be announced prior to the challenge start. 80% of total registration per division pool awarded to the top 3 teams. 70%/20%/10%.
TEAMS MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31, 2025.
Entry fee of $50 must be paid at registration.
MOTIVATION & ENGAGEMENT
* Daily leaderboard updates to keep competition exciting.
* Side Quests
-Longest Run (Tie goes to the lowest elapsed time)
-Most Elevation in single run
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The Mileage Gauntlet
Incl. $4.00 Fee
$54.00
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