⛈️ Tropical Thunder – August Race

Welcome to the third race in the Snowbird Classic Virtual Race Series: Tropical Thunder.

Tropical Thunder is where summer hits its peak.
The heat is relentless… and now the storms are rolling in.

Run anywhere. Represent your state. Log your miles.
Every step counts toward your state’s total as you battle the heat, the humidity—and each other—for summer bragging rights.

This is full-on Florida summer.
Pop-up storms. Heavy air. Questionable decisions to run anyway.

It’s wet. It’s wild. It’s borderline chaotic.
And somehow… you’re still out there.

If you are adding on the shirt and medal purchase, those items will be mailed the last week of the month during the challenge. 

🌎 Series Overview

The Snowbird Classic Virtual Race Series is a four-part summer running series designed to keep our snowbird and transplant family engaged during the toughest running and walking months of the year—June, July, August, and September.

While the summer heat slows down in-person racing, the Snowbird Classic keeps the momentum going by allowing participants to run anywhere, anytime, at any distance—while proudly representing the state they call home (or escape from).

This series blends:

• Competition
• A little humor
• Home state pride
• Community impact

All true to the Apex brand.

🏁 How It Works

• Register for one race or all four at once
• Each race is 100% virtual
• Run or walk anywhere, anytime throughout the month
• Complete as many runs or walks as you’d like
• Select the state you’re representing during registration

📊 Monthly Competition

Each month, we track:

• Top State by Total Miles Logged
• Top State by Total Participants

🏆 Monthly Winner Perks

Each winning state earns:

• Social media recognition
• “Apex Snowbird Champion” bragging rights
• Double votes toward the end-of-summer charity selection