Events
75mile Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge
86 spots left. Registration ends June 15, 2024 at 11:59pm AKDT
150mile Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge
86 spots left. Registration ends June 15, 2024 at 11:59pm AKDT
300mile Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge
86 spots left. Registration ends June 15, 2024 at 11:59pm AKDT
500mile Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge
86 spots left. Registration ends June 15, 2024 at 11:59pm AKDT
1000mile Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge
86 spots left. Registration ends June 15, 2024 at 11:59pm AKDT
Place
ANYWHERE USA, AK US 99501
Description
Welcome to the 2024 Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge hosted by Turnagain Training, founders of the Virtual Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge.
CHALLENGE SPECIFICS:
This is a Walk-Run-Bike-Swim-or whatever collects miles challenge! Our race distance totals are 75 miles, 150 miles, 300 miles, 500 miles, or 1000 miles. The goal is to log as many miles as you can over the 2 months of Spring to support a more physically active lifestyle.
If you start the challenge on April 15th:
75 miles = 1.2 miles/day
150 miles = 2.4 miles/day
300 miles = 4.8 miles/day
500 miles = 8.1 miles/day
1000 miles = 16.1 miles/day
You will have the ability to log your miles, track your progress, collect flower virtual badges, so how you rank up to others on the leader board daily! Invite other to this challenge to help you to stay motivated all Spring long!
WHO: Anyone that is looking to stay active this Spring, by running, walking, biking, swimming or anything that allows you to collect as many miles as possible over the 2month challenge!
WHERE: Anywhere in the USA! You can run, walk, bike, swim or do anything that collects miles, indoors or outdoors! All you need is an odometer to determine your distance completed. This could be using an app like MapMyRun or Strava, or your Garmin or smart watch, or a bike computer for a few ideas on types of odometers. *If you are located outside of the USA and would like to join us, please email us to inquire about adding your country.
WHEN: The Challenge will start on April 15th and go through June 15th.
WHAT: You'll run, walk or bike as much as possible from April 15-June 15th and log your miles at minimum 1x per week via our Runsignup virtual challenge results page.
SWAG: All challenge participants will get a synthetic race shirt, *NEW* sunglasses, a pack of Forget-me-not seeds, Alaskan floral virtual badges along the way, a virtual race bib & a virtual finisher certificate plus an Alaskan birch finisher medal, also we will donate $10 to the NicStrong Foundation for every racer that signs up! 2024 race swag photo's coming soon!
REFERRAL DISCOUNT: Refer 3 friends to join in with you and receive $15 refund on your race entry!
1. Sign up.
2. After your registration is complete, you will receive a unique referral link to share with your friends, family or post on social media.
3. Get 3 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will automatically receive up to a refund of $15.00, reimbursed to the card you used for the race.
4. Get 6 friends to sign up & you'll get an additional $15!
5. Get 9 friends to sign up & you'll get $15 more! There is a cap refund of $60, or when you have reached a balance of $0.
COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT PARTNER: The Challenge is a fundraiser for the NicStrong Foundation! For every racer that participates in our Spring Challenge, we will donate $10 to the non-profit. The fund will support kids scholarships to attend Summer camps, races, and travel costs to give Alaskan kids the opportunity to participate in Youth Triathlon Nationals. If you're looking for scholarship support for your child, please email Heather@turnagaintraining.com.
Race Contact Info
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Do It for the Swag!
**This is the 2024 Swag Bundle**
When you sign up, you'll receive an athletic fit race synthetic t-shirt! (Sizing chart is in on our FAQ page!), sunglasses, & a pack of Forget-Me-Not seeds. PLUS, you'll receive an Alaskan birch FINISHER COASTER, made locally in Anchorage, Alaska!
This year we've partnered with Leslie Jordan for our race shirt because they stand behind sustainable shirts. By using recycled shirts for our challenge, it brings numerous benefits, aligning with global sustainability efforts and responsible event management. Recycled fabrics contribute to environmental conservation by reducing the demand for virgin resources, minimizing energy consumption, and decreasing waste in landfills, this eco-friendly choice also helps in lowering the event’s carbon footprint, conserving water resources, and promoting a circular economy.
Swag will be shipped out to racers. Shipping is included in the challenge pricing. Shirt, sunglasses, Forget-Me-Not seeds & medals will be shipped out all together.
Racers will also get virtual race badges as you reach destinations along your race course!
Lastly, all racers will receive weekly newsletters. The newsletter will have highlights for the week about our race along with an activity focus like "Road Biking", "Trail Running" or "Hiker Tips".
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