Austin to Aspen Challenge

Your Next Challenge Starts ANYTIME YOU'RE READY!
Our goal is to raise $50,000 for local food banks!  We've raised over $37,000 so far!

The Austin to Aspen Epic 1000-Mile Challenge (Solo and Relay Teams available)

You have six, nine, or twelve months to complete (you choose!)

Experience an epic challenge from the heart of Texas, across the Great Plains, through the High Desert of New Mexico and the gorgeous mountain peaks of Colorado. This is a city-by-city expedition from Austin, Texas to Aspen, Colorado.  Along the way, you will earn milestone badges for each major city/landmark you reach. Make no mistake, this virtual challenge will test you! But don't fret, as we will motivate you along the way! 

All challengers receive a limited edition Austin to Aspen T-Shirt, a gorgeous Finisher's Medal, a complimentary window sticker and a custom Pre-Race Bib, as well as Live Map Tracking of your progress, a Challenger's Leaderboard, a digital Finisher's Certificate with your stats and access to our Challenger's Community on Facebook.

Live Map Progress Tracking!

You will be able to see your progress along the route as you enter your mileage!  Our live map tracking feature will even allow you to see where your fellow challengers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation! (see example below)

Wave Starts - You Can Join The Challenge Anytime!

You can join a challenge anytime, and we will relaunch the challenge the 15th of each month.  You will have six, nine, or twelve months to complete the 1000 miles.

You Got This!
Take on as few as 19 miles per week (2.75 miles per day).

You can set your goal to move as few as 19 miles per week or challenge yourself to cover as many as you can - be sure to pace yourself! We will help you total up your distance and track your progress with our online progress tracking platform.

These challenges are simple:

1. Do what you want to do, when you want to do it, from wherever you are (run, walk, bike as few as 17 miles per week)!
2. Connect and track your progress on our race page and connect on our facebook group!
3. Get your limited edition Austin to Aspen T-Shirt, Challenger Medal and more!

We Are Making A Real Impact!  We have already raised over $37,000!
All Challengers Support Local Food Banks and Hunger Relief Programs.

Donations support local Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado food banks and hunger relief programs to help people who are in dire need of food. Before Covid-19, 1 in 9 Americans struggled with food insecurity. As a result of Covid-19, food insecurity is expected to double worldwide. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to support local Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado food banks and hunger relief programs.