Bend to Whistler Annual Challenge

Who can enter the event?

This challenge is designed for anyone and everyone! With the challenge of covering as few as 17 miles a week and anyone in your family can participate.  You can run/bike/walk/swim from anywhere to participate.

 

What do I get?

Your inherent reward is that you are improving yourself while supporting animals in need.  All challenges will receive a limited edition Bend to Whistler T-Shirt , in addition, all will receive a gorgeous Custom Medal to proudly display your accomplishment. And each challenger will receive a virtual challenge bib that can be downloaded from the race page, participation in an active leaderboard, live map tracking along our course and a digital finisher's certificate with all your stats! 

 

When will my shirt, medal and sticker be mailed to me?

We will process your race packets once every quarter. January-March will be sent in April. April-June will be sent in July. July-September will be sent in October and October-December will be sent in January. 

 

How do I complete the challenge?

You can complete it any way you wish. You can walk, roll, run, spin - whatever makes you happy! And you can cover your miles any day, and in any way, that best works for you.    

 

When Can I Start?

You can start recording miles anytime after your wave begins and you will have six months in total to complete your challenge.  But the later you start, the more challenging your challenge will be! Your event begins on the 7th of the month and lasts for 6 months. 

 

How Do You Track Our Progress?

This challenge relies on the honor system. We do encourage you to take photos of your watch, phone screen, treadmill, etc to share your results and/or activity on the Facebook Challengers' page.

These are the ways you can track and prove your accomplishment:

1. Go to BendToWhistler.com Submit your activity updates via the RESULTS page. 

Go to the "Results" tab on the Menu. At the top of the page, it will say "Post your Virtual Results". Hit the Blue "Submit Virtual Results" button. Search for you name and follow the steps!

2. Join our Bend to Whistler Facebook Group. You can upload photos of your activity and also connect with other challengers.
Join The Bend to Whistler Challenge Facebook Group 

 

How does the charity component work?

 

We Are Making A Real Impact!  We have already raised over $43,000!
All Challengers Support Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary

 

Donations support Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary.  Our goal is to raise $50,000 to support animal rescue programs.

 

Beautiful Together is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014. We rescue animals who have been abused, neglected or abandoned, giving them comprehensive care as we work to find them loving homes. With a focus on empathy-building and pet therapy, we connect animals in need of refuge with children living in foster care, at-risk situations or underserved environments.
Our goal is simple: To connect the vulnerable and the voiceless in purposeful ways that benefit us all.