Run The Mitt Virtual Challenge
Walk, run, or cycle your way to fitness from anywhere! Registration is open until September 30th, 2025...
Register NowWalk, run, or cycle Michigan's MITTen!
Run the Mitt is a great way to stay motivated throughout the year, especially during the cold winter months! Michigan’s unique and recognizable mitten shape is the perfect backdrop for this virtual fitness challenge. We all know how Michiganders love to point to a spot on their hand to show where they’re from—now you can do the same as you make your way through this exciting virtual challenge! How it works: as you accumulate miles, you’ll progress through virtual checkpoints, moving closer to your goal. Choose from one of three distance challenges:
- Run the Mitt - 1,000 Miles (solo or team)
- Run Da Yooper - 418 Miles (solo only)
- Run the Mitt Ultimate - 1,808 Miles (solo or team)
When can you register?
Registration kicks off on January 1st, and you can jump in anytime before the deadline on September 30, 2025! The challenge runs all the way through the end of the year, wrapping up at midnight on December 27, 2025. Whether you're walking, running, or cycling, you can rack up miles however you like. Take it on solo and crush all the miles yourself, or team up with 1-2 friends and split the distance for some extra fun!
What's included in this virtual experience?
- Shipping is included in 2025!
- Medal (Run The Mitt logo) with 2025 neck ribbon
- Custom event pin
- 4-13 Checkpoint stickers (dependent upon mileage checkpoints that you complete!)
- Virtual race bib
- Virtual map
- Access to Run The Mitt Facebook group (group opens in January 2025; share your daily, weekly, or monthly updates with the Run The Mitt community! *You must be registered in order to join)
- Login for RunSignUp to log miles and earn virtual badges along the route
- 20% off coupon for Hanson’s Running Shop to use in store or online
- Plus, optional add-ons to elevate your experience!
Optional add-ons! Grab one before they sell out...
- Optional Technical running cap $25
- Optional Fleece Beanie $15
How This Virtual Challenge Works...
1) Register between 1/1/2025 and 9/30/2025 on RunSignUp
2) Choose your distance goal:
Run Da Yooper 418 Mile Challenge (solo only)
Run The Mitt 1000 Mile Challenge (solo or team)
Run The Mitt Ultimate 1808 Mile Challenge (solo or team)
3) Run, walk or cycle miles and move your body
4) Submit your miles (honor system, no proof necessary) as you VIRTUALLY move along the route
5) Complete a Checkpoint Distance and earn a virtual badge
6) Complete your miles to complete your challenge and be super pumped with your persistence!
7) Share your accomplishments along the way on the 2025 Run The Mitt Virtual Challenge Facebook Page
