FALL for the Miles
Whether you’re keeping up your momentum or just looking for a fun excuse to step outside, our Fall in Love with Running Challenge is back for another season!
Think of this as an autumn bingo card for your runs and/or walks. Over two full months, you’ll work through a list of 50 tasks—a mix of quick, easy prompts and fun activities that take a little extra planning. The rule of thumb is simple: every task you check off requires completing at least one mile, so a 3-mile outing gives you room to log three separate tasks.
This is the perfect Challenge to give you that extra nudge when the mornings and evenings turn crisp.
Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie's Fall in Love with Running Challenge
What You Need to Know
When & Where: 10/1 - 11/30; Anywhere you are! You don't have to be local to the Hudson Valley to join in.
Run or Walk, it's All Good: Whether you're a runner or walker, your miles count.
Minimum Mile Requirement: Each task must be completed during a run or walk of at least one (1) mile.
Stacking Tasks: You can complete multiple tasks on a single outing, but your mileage must match the number of tasks you're checking off. For example, if you complete three (3) tasks on one run or walk, it must be at least three (3) miles long.
About the Tasks
This challenge is all about creativity, effort, and having a blast! While some tasks will make you think and plan, they're designed to be accessible to everyone, no matter your running or walking experience. You won't find anything overly difficult, like rock climbing, but you will need to put in some effort. We're confident that every single person who registers can complete at least 35 tasks! Getting all 50 tasks is a tougher goal, but that's what makes it a challenge.
Here are a few examples of tasks from our previous years to give you a taste of what's to come (these won't be in the new challenge, though!)
- Run or walk past a brewery
- Complete a run or walk wearing a lei
- Complete a run or walk wearing suspenders
How to Track: Log your completed tasks on RunSignup as you go to unlock virtual milestone badges.
Timing is Everything: All tasks must be completed between 10/1 - 11/20. Tasks completed outside of this window won't count, so no jumping the gun!
The Swag: Finish at least 35 of the 50 tasks to earn this year’s custom finisher medal.
The Big Goal: Complete all 50 tasks to claim your medal plus an entry into our drawing for one of five $100 Fleet Feet gift cards. For every 100 additional participants that register, we'll add another five $100 Fleet Feet gift cards to the raffle (e.g., 200 participants = 10 $100 gift cards for the raffle!)
The Honor System: This Challenge is based on the honor system. We strongly encourage you to share photos of your completed tasks in our private Facebook group and post them in 'Photos' tab at the top of this page. It's a blast to see how everyone is tackling the Challenge.
How to Prepare: Don't stress about the fine print just yet! We'll send a detailed email before 10/1 with clear instructions on logging your miles, tracking your tasks, and getting the most out of the challenge.
Make sure to register with an email you check regularly so we can send updates, tips, and encouragement your way.
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LOCK IN YOUR SPOT EARLY & SAVE!
Ready to take a little leap of faith? If you register early, you'll snag the lowest price—$30! The twist? You won't know the 50 tasks ahead of time. Starting Monday, 9/14, we’ll reveal 10 new tasks each day. But as the tasks are unveiled, the registration price increases by $2 each day until it reaches $40. The earlier you join, the more you save! The price to register after the challenge begins on 10/1 will be $45, and registration will close on Sunday, 10/4.
FALL FOR THIS SWAG!
Your registration includes a custom, gender-specific Fall in Love with Running long-sleeved shirt! It's designed to be your perfect companion for every mile of the challenge.
- Shirts should be available for pickup starting Monday, 10/12
- If you choose shipping ($10 fee), we'll mail your shirt at the beginning of the challenge. Medals (if earned) will be mailed at the end, around 12/1. We'll send more info on that later!
The shirts are true to size, so no need to size up unless you prefer a looser fit.
We can't reveal the medal just yet, but you can be sure it's going to be absolutely amazing! Stay tuned for a sneak peek soon.
IMPT: Local Pickup vs. Shipping
When registering, if you select shipping, please double-check that your address is accurate in your RunSignup profile.
If you live close to our store, we kindly ask that you opt for local pickup instead of shipping. We get that it's not always easy to swing by, but the cost and time required to ship items have increased significantly. Choosing local pickup makes a huge difference and helps us out a ton!
FB Group + Staying in the Loop
You can expect to receive your first email from us on Monday, 9/28. If you register after this date, you'll receive it within 48 hours of signing up. This email will have all the important details you need, including:
- Instructions on how to log your tasks in RunSignup. We'll be sending important updates via email, so be sure to register with a valid email address that you check regularly.
- How to share your progress in our private Facebook group, which you can request to join HERE.*
- Information on local pickup for your SWAG.
Please be patient and wait for this email. There's nothing you need to do before the challenge officially kicks off on 10/1, other than maybe mapping out your strategy!
*Critical information will also be posted to our private Facebook group. Just be sure to request to join AFTER you've registered. This is a private group, and only confirmed registered participants will be approved to join.
Refer a Friend = Earn Back $
Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join you, and you can earn money back on your registration.
- Register for the challenge. Once you've completed your registration, you'll receive a unique URL to share.
- Share this unique link with everyone you know.
- Each time someone signs up through your unique link, you'll earn a referral refund. For each registration, you'll earn $1 back, with a maximum of 5 referrals. That means you could earn $5 back on your registration fee!
- RunSignup referrals appear back on your credit card within days.
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