Chaski Challenge 5K, Athletic Brewing Co. Marathon & Relay

Chaski Classic 5K Run/Walk
 
Run anywhere, anytime, all for free
Monday - Saturday, September 7 -12, 2020
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A 100% free virtual 5K featuring a World Record Attempt to benefit athletes with disabilities through the Range of Motion Project.

Chaski Challenge Classic 5K Run/Walk

​This event is for runners of ALL levels, whether you're a seasoned vet or you've never run a 5K before. You can run/walk on the road, on a track, on a treadmill, or even around your living room if that's what you have available.

​When: Run anytime from Monday, September 7 until Saturday, September 12.

​How: First, make sure you register!

​Then, run or walk your 5K (3.1 Miles) any time from Sunday to Saturday, September 6-12 and record your own time with your phone or watch.

​Finally, submit your time to our results database (details to come via email)

​What do I get? 

​We want to make these events as accessible to the running world as possible and we know that many people want to have a goal race on the calendar but can't afford to pay to enter.

​Thus, our races are and always will be free to register, participate, be part of the community, receive a print-at-home race number, and have your results posted on our website.

​If you'd like any of the "extras" you might be used to at a normal race, like a t-shirt, awesome medal, high quality race number, or other swag, we're selling those for folks who want them.

​Note - for the 5K, all profits will go to the Range of Motion Project.

​Awards and Prizes

​The Chaski Classic 5K will feature prizes from our sponsors for top times as well as pre- and post- race giveaways.

​Prizes will be announced shortly.

Empowerment for All - The Cause​

​Elite double-amputee athlete Brian Reynolds will attempt to break the world record for 5km run by a double-amputee as part of the Chaski Challenge Classic 5K.

​In the spirit of Chaski's mission of athlete empowerment for ALL athletes, Brian and Chaski will be raising funds for the Range of Motion Project (ROMP), a 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to provide high quality prosthetic care in under-served populations, which enhances mobility and unlocks human potential.

​All profits from the Chaski Challenge Classic 5K will be donated to ROMP and we ask that runners consider a donation within their budget to support this great cause.

​You'll be asked if you'd like to make a donation when you register or you can donate here, directly on the ROMP website.

Marathon and Relay 

A 100% free virtual marathon and marathon-relay featuring a live professional race, all to benefit rare cancer research in partnership with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation

Run together, from anywhere, all for free
A race to run & an event to watch
 
Open Race: Mass start 9am ET. Saturday, Sept. 12
(or run at your convenience)
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Professional Race: 6pm ET. Saturday, Sept. 12
If you are looking for the elite application, you can find it here.

The Athletic Brewing Chaski Marathon & Relay

Did your fall marathon get cancelled? Running a virtual race and looking for another medal? Welcome to the Chaski Marathon and Relay!​

You can run/jog/walk on the road, on a track, on a treadmill, or even around your living room if that's what you have available.

When

Mass Start: 9am ET on Saturday, September 12, 2020

or

Choose your start: At your convenience, anytime during the week of ​September 6 - 13

We miss the pre-race hype as much as you do and that's why we want to try to recreate that feeling with a mass start time across time-zones featuring a pre-race (virtual) pump up zone. We'll have some speakers, warmup exercises, and words of encouragement to get you ready to go!

Of course, we also recognize the value of being able to run on your own schedule. So, we're also giving you the option of racing any time during the week leading up to the race!

How

First, make sure you register! (If you're registering for the relay, make sure you include your team name when you register)

Next, go out and train your butt off - and don't forget to post and use #ChaskiChallengeMarathon so we can highlight your hard work!

Then comes race week. As mentioned above, you have two options. You can either participate in our mass start at 9am on Saturday September 12 OR you can run your marathon any time in the week leading up to the race.

How does the running actually work?

Full Marathon

Simply go out and run your 26.2 miles (42.2km) on a measured course, treadmill, or using a GPS watch to track distance. Make sure you obey local recommendations and restrictions regarding exercise and group gatherings.

Marathon Relay

Relay teams will be composed of 3 runners of the same gender. Each runner will chose a relay leg of either 12 miles, 8 miles, or 6.2 miles. You do NOT have to run in the same physical space as your teammates, nor do you have to run at the same exact time (or in exact succession). Simply submit your individual times and the team with the lowest total times will be the winner.

After

Once you've finished, give yourself a pat on the back, and then submit your result via our registration system. 

Finally, submit your time to our results database (and give yourself a pat on the back!) Note - in order to qualify for prizes, you must submit GPS data along with your time.

The best part? You can tune in and follow our live webcast of the professional marathon relay the same evening. Get ready for a great show!

What do I get? 

We want to make these events as accessible to the running world as possible and we know that many people want to have a goal race on the calendar but can't afford to pay to enter.

Thus, our races are and always will be free to register, participate, be part of the community, receive a print-at-home race number, have your results posted on our website, and even win awesome prizes!

If you'd like any of the "extras" you might be used to at a normal race, like a t-shirt, awesome medal, or other swag, we're selling those for folks who want them.

Note - for the marathon and relay, all profits will go to the Brave Like Gabe Foundation.

Awards and Prizes

Marathon and Relay will feature prizes from our sponsors for top times as well as prizes for best team name

Prizes will be announced shortly 

The Athletic Brewing Chaski Marathon Relay​

The Biggest, Most Badass Thing Happening in September
By Athletes, For Athletes

​The Details: Elite runners in teams of 3 from around the world will compete simultaneously for prize money on measured short-loop courses, with live commentary, race visualizations, and video updates. Live splits will be updated manually by a team assistant to allow for world-wide live tracking for competitors and fans.

Prize Money: We've committed US$2,000 has been committed in individual team prizes (split equally between men and women), with more expected as sponsorship commitments grow.

​Altitude Bonus: We'll have a bonus award of US$500 for the team that registers the best altitude-adjusted time. We want to encourage participation from some of the high-level groups training in the mountains without forcing them to travel!

When: Simultaneous run across time zones Saturday, Sept. 12 / Sunday, Sept. 13

Start times in major cities - Note, women will be given a head start of 12 min 25 sec.

​Saturday, Sept 12
15:00 - Los Angeles
18:00 - New York

Sunday, Sept 13
01:00 - London
02:00 - Johannesburg 
03:00 - Nairobi
04:00 - Dubai
08:00 - Singapore
09:00 - Tokyo
10:00 - Sydney
12:00 - Auckland

Where: You can run ANYWHERE. The above list of cities are simply for timezone help. The competition will be run on 2km, 1km, or 400m loops in the athletes' local area.

Logistics: Each single-gender team will run have three runners complete (in order) a leg of 12 miles (19.3km), 8 miles (12.9km), and 6.2 miles (10km) for 26.2 miles (42.2km) total. Teams do NOT need to run in the same place. The team with the lowest cumulative time will be the winner. Courses must be proven accurate by wheel (verification details to follow) or runners may compete on a standard 400m track. Live splits must be uploaded by a team manager/assistant from each course “lap”. 

Live Coverage and Storytelling: Our goal is to not only create an awesome competition between athletes, but also give fans an exciting, engaging, free broadcast. The broadcast will feature a continuous live-stream with professional commentary, a live visualization app so that both competitors and fans can know exactly what’s happening in the races in real time, and video highlights sent in from around the globe.  Based on the success of the Chaski Challenge in June, we expect an organic media reach of approx. 5-10 million people.

Participation: Anyone will be allowed to enter the elite race; however, only approved teams will be eligible for prize money due to certification of running routes. We reserve the right to deny entry to athletes who have been found guilty of doping violations or have been associated with guilty parties.

Registration: There is no cost to register. Contact us with questions and/or fill out the elite entry application below. There will be a limited field size.

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