Tongass Treks Challenge

Monday, May 1 – Sunday, October 1, 2023 Past event
4:00 AM AKDT
Ketchikan, Alaska
$10.00 · 1 race

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Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska! The Tongass Treks Challenge kicks off on May 1, 2023, and runs through October 1, 2023, inviting enthusiasts of all ages to explore the stunning trails of Revillagigedo. This exciting virtual hiking challenge encourages participants to complete at least six of the selected trails over the spring and summer months. From the breathtaking 5.5-mile trek up Deer Mountain to the scenic 3-mile ascent of Dude Mountain, there's a trail for everyone. Other beautiful routes include the Salvage Loop, Carlanna Lake, Perseverance, and Upper Silvis, with the chance to tackle the bonus 13.75-mile traverse between Deer Mountain and Lower Silvis.

Registration opens on April 1st and includes a chance to win prizes, track your progress, and share your hiking photos with fellow adventurers. Don't miss the mystery hike challenges announced monthly, and remember to invite friends and family to join in on the fun! Grab your hat and sticker (available while supplies last) and hit the trails to enjoy the natural beauty of Ketchikan this summer!

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  • Tongass Treks Challenge

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Q: How does this virtual challenge work? A: The Tongass Treks Challenge will run each day from May 1st until September 30th. You have the opportunity to go for a walk/hike/run/trek throughout our trail system. All you have to do in this challenge is log your distance under your profile and share photos of your adventures! Q: What will I receive by doing this challenge? A: All participants automatically receive a sticker and athletic hat for signing up! Throughout the challenge, participants that complete 6 hikes with receive t-shirt. Make sure to log your hikes and submit photos to be entered to win AWESOME prizes from local businesses/sponsors! Q: Do I need a watch or GPS tracker/device for proof of completing the challenge? A: You can use one if you wish but it's not required. Strava has a free app and you can join our club, Ketchikan Running Club, to join others to track the progress of everyone and keep everyone motivated. Unfortunately, Runsignup does not have a way to link up your device with Garmin, Suunto, etc. but you can upload GPS files when you go into "Submit Virtual Results". Q: How do I share my photos? A: Take a photo with your sticker and/or hat at each of the designated landmarks along the trail. There are several ways to share photos: 1. You can upload photos when you go into "Submit Virtual Results" 2. You can upload photos to our "Tongass Treks Challenge" Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/197304925246898) Q: How do I log my hikes/submit my virtual results? A: There are several ways to log your hikes but here's step by step instructions to submit your results once they become available to submit on 5/1/2023 through 9/30/2023. We ask that all trekkers submit results once per week to keep the results page accurate and look out for prize giveaways. Ideally, you would submit results within the day of completing a workout but we understand life is chaotic right now for many. Additionally, for your first time logging miles, I recommend using a laptop or computer, some have had iPad's and phones with glitches the first time when entering their results. Safari is also the best option for logging results, if that's an option for you. STEP 1: Go to www.Runsignup.com and click on your image in the top right corner STEP 2: Go down to the "Tongass Treks Challenge" upcoming event and click on "Submit Virtual Results" STEP 3: Submit your results manually! Note: You can upload activities from a file such as a Garmin (top right corner of the window). Note: You can go to "Add Another Activity" before submitting results to add more than 1 workout. Step 4: SUCCESS!!!! Your hike is added! There should be a drop down menu to select each of the trails: 1. Deer Mountain 5.5 miles total & landmark: Deer Mountain Shelter 2. Dude Mountain 3 miles total & landmark: summit 3. Salvage Loop 3 miles total & landmark: tunnel 4. Carlanna Lake 3 miles total & landmark: avalanche chute before Minerva 5. Perseverance 4.8 miles total & landmark: lake / tent platform 6. Upper Silvis 6 miles total & landmark: lake *BONUS* Traverse Deer Mountain to/from Lower Silvis 13.75miles & landmark: rope ladder Back by popular demand: Each month we will have a mystery hike challenge that will be announced! If you have any questions, please check out https://help.runsignup.com or by clicking on the help button on any dashboard page. If you still need help, feel free to email us at [email protected].

    Monday, May 1, 2023

    $10.00

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Organiser's description

THE TONGASS TREKS CHALLENGE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1ST AND START YOUR HIKES ANYTIME FROM MAY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH!

The Ketchikan Running Club is excited to bring back the Tongass Treks Challenge: a virtual hiking challenge that invites everyone to get outside this summer and enjoy the beautiful trails that Revillagigedo has to offer. The goal is to complete at least 6 of our selected trails over the spring and summer months starting the first day of May and ending September 30th.

You will have the ability to log your miles, track your progress, share photos, win prizes and see how you rank up to others on the leader board. Registration for this event includes: $10+ processing fee a sticker and hats while supplies last!

*UPDATE* STICKER AND HAT PICK UP WILL BE LIMITED THIS YEAR TO 1-2X PER MONTH AT DESIGNATED LOCATION. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE, FACEBOOK PAGE, AND/OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Participants should take a picture with their sticker or hat at the designated landmark along each of the trails. The trails include:

1. Deer Mountain 5.5 miles total & landmark: Deer Mountain Shelter
2. Dude Mountain 3 miles total & landmark: summit
3. Salvage Loop 3 miles total & landmark: tunnel
4. Carlanna Lake 3 miles total & landmark: avalanche chute before Minerva
5. Perseverance 4.8 miles total & landmark: lake / tent platform
6. Upper Silvis 6 miles total & landmark: lake

*BONUS* Traverse Deer Mountain to/from Lower Silvis 13.75 miles & landmark: rope ladder

Back by popular demand: Each month we will have a mystery hike challenge that will be announced!

Don't forget to invite your friends and family to this challenge and please join our Ketchikan Running Club's facebook event "Tongass Treks Challenge" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/197304925246898) for updates and inspiration. #tongasstrekschallenge #ketchikanrunningclub

If you're interested in providing sponsorship/donation, please reach out to [email protected].

Location

P.O. Box 23609, Ketchikan, 99901, AK, United States

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