Frequently Asked Questions
Everything is based on a 100 mile goal, and you can use the following chart to make conversions from other modalities to miles. For every method on your feet (run/walk/ruck) 1 mile = 1 mile. For other methods of movement, see the below:
Go here to check is out: https://runsignup.com/Race/GWOT100/Page/Mileage-Conversion-Chart-1
Gear typically ships within one week of registraiton. Registration packages and store items will ship together.
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Yes!
- Go to your profile (avatar in the upper right hand corner)
- Find the GWOT 100 under Upcoming Events
- Click Manage Registration next to the registration that you are editing.
- Click Add-On menu item located on the top OR left of Race page
- Edit the quantity of the Add-On that you would like
- Click Continue
You can do this a few ways.
- On the GWOT 100 website, you can click on the "Results" menu, then select "Submit Virtual Results".
- In the initial "Here's your Mission Brief" email your recieved, there is a link that will take you directly to right spot.
Additionally, in the "Results" page, there is a link to "Submit Virtual Results", but it's not specific to you - you would have to search for your name and then log results. This isn't the most efficient way, but it works and can be done in a pinch.
GWOT-100 is a national 100-mile challenge honoring all who served during the Global War on Terror. It carries forward the Taji 100 tradition, now led by Team RWB.
Registration opens November 11 (Veteran's Day).
You must complete your 100 miles during February.
Run, walk, ruck, cycle, swim, row, SkiErg, elliptical, stair climber, or Jacob’s Ladder all count.
Yes—treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine, SkiErg, stair climber, and Jacob’s Ladder are allowed.
Motorized transport, roller skates/blades, and hoverboards are not allowed.
The challenge traces back to the Taji 100 started at Camp Taji, Iraq, in February 2010; Team RWB now leads its successor, GWOT-100.
Team are called "Groups" in the platform. Navigate to the "Groups" tab on the homepage - search for a group you'd like to join, or create your own!
No, you can only be a member of one group.
No, you do not. We've made groups available to represent all Team RWB chapters (to include state teams if a local chapter is not available), but you do not have to join one. Feel free to join another group, start your own, or go solo!
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Free Option – Join at no cost.
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Full Gear Package – $75: commemorative T-shirt, finisher’s medal, race bib, and decal.
Yes, there is a discount that ends on the last day of November. Full prices start on December 1st.
Email gwot100@teamrwb.org
No—store items are optional and separate from registration.
It appears inside the registration flow and there’s also a store link on the registration page to shop anytime.
Select the size/quantity for an item, click “Add Another” for additional items or multiples, then click Continue.
Yes—if you add store items during registration, they’re paid in the same checkout.
Yes—use the store link on the registration page to purchase anytime.
Store items typically ship within a week of ordering.
Registration gear (from your Basic/Full package) ships separately and is expected to arrive in January before the event starts.
No—they ship separately, so you’ll receive two packages at different times.
Select the size/quantity for each item that you want, then click continue at the bottom to check out.
If you want more than one of an item (for example two different sizes of the same shirt), click “Add Another” to add more.
There is no cart - you simply select the what you want and use the continue button.
If you don't want an item, make sure the quantity is set to zero.
No, we do not ship internationally. However, we do ship to APO/FPO addresses, so if you are military stationed internationally, we'll ship to you!
We typically ship via USPS.
No matter if you are on a team or not, each individual needs to do 100 miles themselves. The team allows you to have some built in support and a contruct to compete against other teams to make it more fun!
Absolutely not! Anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate!
100% of the proceeds of this event go to fund Team RWB's programs for veterans.
Absolutely!
Yes!
No, there are many ways to participate - you can run, walk, ruck, cycle, swim, row, SkiErg, elliptical, stair climber, or Jacob’s Ladder!
No, the RunSignUp platform does not allow you to connect your wearable device. However, you can upload GPX and FIT files to the platform.
Details available here: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results
Most likely it is because there is a few minute delay after you submit your activity. Check back in a few minutes.
Yes, there is a 1-3 minute delay after you submit an activity before it will show up in your results.
Yes, you can see the Humvee route map and compare progress. Here are two ways to get to it:
• From the GWOT 100 event page, click Results at the top, then click View Results. From there you can search your name and view your progress on the map.
• If you’re already logged in, you can also click the avatar in the upper right corner of the GWOT 100 page, then go to Results and click View Results. That will take you to the same results page where you can search yourself and view the map.
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