The Longest Day Virtual Run/Walk Challenge to Benefit The Alzheimer's Association Presented by Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc.

All participants will receive a warm and soft hooded long-sleeved t-shirt courtesy of Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc. 

Other gear will depend on the work that you put in during the challenge! Over the years, GLIRC has amassed some truly beautiful, unique giveaways and trinkets. Have you ever seen a shirt from a past race and wished you were there so you could have one? Now's your chance to put in some post-dated miles to earn that shirt... and then some! 

HOW IT WORKS:

During the month, you will go to your RunSignup profile to log your miles. Don't wait to sign up - the sooner you sign up, the more time you have to log your miles! We recommend doing this whenever you run so it becomes a habit, and you don't have to do it all at once! You do not have to run/walk/hike every day - your miles for the month are cumulative. Miles may be run, walked, or hiked - outside on the roads and trails, or inside on a treadmill. These miles are meant to be intentional miles - ones that you accumulate for the sole purpose of honoring your body through movement - these are not to be miles accumulated through everyday "steps" on your movement tracker inside the house or office that are not taken for the purpose of exercise. Biking and swimming miles do not count for this challenge. At the end of the month, the collective miles you've put in will determine how many of GLIRC's Garage Goodies will find their way into your home. You'll find that each level builds upon the level before it - you get everything from the previous level once you reach a new level! If the gear states "random," you will find that the gear is truly random - no two people are guaranteed the same items! 

• 15 miles - GLIRC magnet, and a random medal from a past GLIRC event.
• 25 miles - Race shirt from any past GLIRC event, GLIRC magnet, and a random medal from a past GLIRC event.
• 50 miles -  A GLIRC clothing item, race shirt from any past GLIRC event, GLIRC magnet, and a random medal from a past GLIRC event.
• 75 miles - A bag (backpack or gym bag) from a past GLIRC event, a GLIRC clothing item, race shirt from any past GLIRC event, GLIRC magnet, and a random medal from a past GLIRC event.
• 100 miles - A sweatshirt from a past GLIRC event, a bag (backpack or gym bag) from a past GLIRC event, a GLIRC clothing item, race shirt from any past GLIRC event, GLIRC magnet, and a random medal from a past GLIRC event.
• 125+ miles - A blanket or drinking vessel from a past GLIRC event, a sweatshirt from a past GLIRC event, a bag (backpack or gym bag) from a past GLIRC event, a GLIRC clothing item, race shirt from any past GLIRC event, GLIRC magnet, and a random medal from a past GLIRC event.

For this challenge, we are setting up a REFERRAL PROGRAM! When you sign up, you will receive a special link/code - as a pop-up on your registration screen, and in your confirmation e-mail - to share with your friends and family via social media or e-mail. If you refer 5 friends with your link/code, your registration is FREE and you will receive a refund! 

If you work really hard to become one of our top referring participants, you can win EXCLUSIVE prizes from our generous donors! Prizes include

Three $100 gift certificates to the Ten Junk Miles Podcast store

Various Foot/Body Blister creams, apparel, and drop bags from Trail Toes, LLC 

Two $25 gift certificates for apparel by Happily Running

A portion of the net proceeds will benefit  Alzheimer's Association whose mission is working toward ending Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Longest Day® is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 20, and year round, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association®. Visit alz.org/tld for more information.

This event begins at 12:00 AM on April 1. You need not print a bib for this event, but if you would like to use one, there is a printable version (see next section for instructions on how to print!). 

Upload your results and photos on the race website HERE. Because this is a lengthy event, you may also go to your RunSignup profile, and scroll to to find your enrolled event and press "submit results" every time you wish to log your miles.

At registration, you must indicate whether your swag will be mailed to you, or if you will be picking it up at the GLIRC Clubhouse. Because this event involves shipping several items, it is strongly suggested that you pick up your swag at the Clubhouse after the event is over to avoid shipping fees. If this is not possible, a $10 fee will be added to your registration in order to cover costs of shipping multiple items. 

HERE IS A SAMPLE BIB!

  HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR CHALLENGE BIB
After registering for the race, click the circle icon in the top right corner of RunSignUp.com
Click "profile"
 

 
Scroll down to "Upcoming Races"

  
Select View the Pre-Race bib. Print it out and wear as you run your race! Take a photo and share on social media!

Please adhere to all local laws and guidelines that apply in your area regarding safety with COVID-19. Social distancing and/or masks are vital at this time. The current guidelines for the CDC regarding COVID-19 risk and prevention are found HERE.  It is fully within the rules of the virtual event to use a treadmill, so feel free to do that if it is a safer option for you. Give yourself sufficient time to rest and recover after all physical activities, and listen to your body. If you feel sick, consult a health practitioner and avoid physical activities until cleared.

If you are running in public, please adhere to all traffic safety laws in your area. Run on sidewalks where possible, and face oncoming traffic on road shoulders where sidewalks are not available so that you can see what is coming toward you at any given time. Consider wearing no headphones, or above-ear headphones that are not noise-canceling, so that you may hear what is going on around you. 

You must complete your miles by 11:59 PM on April 30th, but you may submit your results for this event through 11:59 PM EST on May 2, 2021. Click here to reach the page where you can submit your virtual results.   You can also go to your RunSignUp profile, go to your Upcoming races, and click on Submit Virtual Results. You may submit your mileage any time throughout the month, but we strongly suggest doing so daily in order to make it a habit and not having to enter a pile of activities just before the challenge ends! 

Enjoy your race, and be sure to tag us in your results! We are @runglirc on Instagram, and use hashtag #GLIRCLongestDayRun2021 and, you may find our Facebook public page HERE. If you are a current GLIRC member, be sure to join our members-only Facebook group to talk about the race and share ideas with other members. 

This virtual event is one that we perform while apart, but it can bring us together. We would all love to see where you ran, and those smiling challenge photos! Please upload your photos directly on RunSignup when you submit your results!  Once you post your results, on the next page click on "submit your photos" and then click on "start uploading your photos".

We would also love for you to post your photos on social media and tag us! Use the hashtag #GLIRCLongestDayRun2021 on Instagram and Facebook!

You can also email us your photos!!  Email to info@glirc.org - we can't wait to see them! 

GLIRC produces and manages 30+ quality events annually!
Visit www.GLIRC.org to see our full event listing and learn about membership benefits including discounts, training tips, and GLIRC's monthly magazine, Long Island Footnotes.