FAQ
Who is Phidippides?
Phidippides is the central figure in the story that inspired a modern sporting event, the marathon race. Phidippides is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the victory of the battle of Marathon. The traditional story relates that Phidippides, an Athenian herald, or hemerodrome, was sent to Sparta to request help when the Persians landed at Marathon, Greece. He ran about 240 km (150 mi) in two days, and then ran back. He then ran the 40 km (25 mi) to the battlefield near Marathon and back to Athens to announce the Greek victory over Persia in the Battle of Marathon and then collapsed and died.
How does the Phidippides Challenge Work?
Sign up and follow the footsteps of Phidippides! Enter your mileage and connect to the rich history of distance running with scenic views, landmarks, and a fun podcast. After you register, you'll receive instructions about how to record your miles, and as you do, you'll be able to see your progress on a map of the course. Along the way, you’ll receive email updates to mark your progress, and when you complete the challenge, you’ll receive a shirt and a medal to celebrate your accomplishment. Whether you take several days or several months to complete the challenge, you’ll enrich your running experience. So, lace up those shoes and let the discovery begin!
What is the Challenge Distance?
The total mileage for the Challenge is 327 Miles.
Is there a Time Limit?
There is no time limit! You can take as much time as you need to complete the challenge.
Log your Miles
- Click here - https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/AnyState/PhidippidesChallenge
- Click the Results Tab.
- Click Submit Virtual Results.
- Find your Registration.
- Click Submit Virtual Results.
- Enter your Distance and Date.
- Click Submit.
- Note that once you hit Submit, it will take a few minutes before your miles will be listed on the Leaderboard.
View your Progress on the Map
- Click here - https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/AnyState/PhidippidesChallenge
- Click the Results Tab.
- Find your Registration on the leaderboard.
- Click your name.
- Click Compare Progress on Map.
I live outside of the United States, Can I Participate?
Yes! You will need to select International Shipping during registration.
How do I get my Virtual Race Number?
- Go to your account and log in: https://runsignup.com/Profile.
- Scroll down to Upcoming Events, then click link for VIEW DIGITAL BIB
- You can then easily share your bib on social media or print to post on a wall as a self motivator as you complete the challenge!
How do I print my Finishers Certificate?
- Go to the Results Tab
- Search for you name in the search bar
- Click your name
- Click Certificate
Why am I listed as anonymous in the results?
When you create an account, you have an option to be listed as anonymous in results. If you do not want this, go into your https://runsignup.com profile and click to edit profile. You will see a checkbox at the bottom that you want to UNCHECK to be listed again.
