FAQ's
We understand that virtual challenges can sometimes feel a bit tricky, and we're here to make sure you have all the info you need. If you have any questions that aren't answered here, or if something needs a little more clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help! 😊
WHEN DOES IT START / WHEN DOES IT FINISH?
- Starts January 1, 2025…. if you have miles before you register, they can be counted from January 1, 2025 until your registration date.
- Ends December 27, 2025 (or when you finish your miles)
DO I HAVE TO DO ALL MY MILES AT ONCE?
No, this is a multiple day/month challenge to help motivate you to stay moving!
DO I HAVE TO RUN?
No, you can walk, run or cycle. Treadmill or stationary bike miles are accepted. Daily steps CANNOT be counted as miles.
WHAT COUNTS and DOESN’T COUNT FOR MILES?
Counts:
Run, Walk, Cycle— Road, Trail, Treadmill, Stationary Bike or Snowshoe
Doesn’t Count:
Stair Steppers, Elliptical, Cross Country Skiing, Daily Steps
WHY DOES CYCLING COUNT?
We feel that cycling should be included because sometimes motivating ourselves to move can be a challenge and we want to free you from obstacles. Maybe you have an injury and have to rehab by cycling, or a bad knee that no longer wants to run or walk but still want to participate with your friends or family in the challenge. We want to be inclusive in this challenge, not exclusive.
HOW / WHEN DO I SUBMIT MY RESULTS?
You can enter your miles as many times as you want. Daily, Weekly, Monthly.
Your registration confirmation email will have instructions on how to log your miles
WHEN WILL I GET MY STUFF?
You will get your virtual packet that contains medal, custom event pin, checkpoint stickers and any add-ons you have purchased. Packets will begin shipping out February 1, 2025. Please allow 2-4 weeks for shipping.
WHY AM I GETTING ALL ITEMS IN THE FIRST SHIPMENT? WHAT IF I DON’T COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE?
You will get all your items in one shipment or pick-up. Besides being more cost efficient with one mailing we feel that this is your challenge. You signed up for this challenge to help stay motivated to put in miles either on foot or cycling so that you could improve your fitness. We are doing our part, you need to do your part with logging the necessary miles.
WHAT IF I REGISTER IN JANUARY BUT DECIDE I WANT TO PURCHASE A HAT OR SHIRT LATER IN THE CHALLENGE?
If you decide that you want to purchase a virtual challenge add-on item after you have registered you simply go back into your RunSignUp account and add the item. Keep in mind that only a finite quantity of items will be available though and when they are sold out, it may not be possible to get more.
WHAT IF I REGISTER IN JULY?
If you register after January you will get your virtual challenge packet and any purchased add-ons within 2-4 weeks. You can start logging mile as soon as you register and any miles done before you register will count going back to January 1, 2025.
WHAT IS A CHECKPOINT?
Checkpoints are the miles along the route from city to city (kind of like virtual aid station/check-in points). See checkpoint/mileage lists below…
Run Da Yooper 418 miles
1. Silver City 0
2. Copper Harbor 187
3. Munising 299
4. St Ignace 418
Run The Mitt 1,000 miles
1. Detroit 0
2. Port Huron 60
3. Port Hope 130
4. Alpena 338
5. Empire 493
6. New Buffalo 738
7. Grand Ledge 882
8. Rochester Hills 1000
Run The Mitt Ultimate 1,808 miles
1. Detroit 0
2. Port Huron 60
3. Port Hope 130
4. Alpena 338
5. St Ignace 440
6. Munising 569
7. Copper Harbor 757
8. Silver City 868
9. Empire 1307
10. New Buffalo 1550
11. Grand Ledge 1701
12. Rochester Hills 1808
WHAT IF I WANT TO DO THE MILES AS A TEAM?
Teams will log their miles individually but will count towards the team goal. All team members will get their own swag packet and purchased add-ons.
WHAT ARE TEAMS?
You can split up the mileage with teams of 2 or 3. The first registrant registers and creates the team, selects their add-ons and pays. Additional team members start the registration process, join the team of their choice, select their own add-ons and pay. Each member registers, pays and logs their own miles toward the team goal.
TEAMS
The first registrant will select teams and create their team which can be password protected. Then, their teammates will register for the team and purchase their own selected add-ons. Team members will get their own set of swag items. Items will be mailed to each team member. Each teammate will log their miles individually, but will all count towards their team goal.
WHAT IF I AM OUTSIDE THE US?
We can only ship within the United States. If you are outside the US, please contact us for a solution.
WHAT IF I GET INJURED?
Sometime life happens…If something comes up that prevents you from getting your mileage goal. You will still receive your packet with event swag. You can still log as many miles as you are able to do. You still have access to the Facebook group and online features of the challenge.
