FAQs
Q: How does a virtual race work?
A: First select a distance you'd like to compete or complete. We offer a 5k run, 10k run, 10M bike or 25M bike. Once you register for a distance, the next step is to complete the distance and earn your finisher medal. The distance set by the event that you register for can be completed at any location of your choice, and can even be completed indoors on a treadmill or stationary bike! You have until the end of December to complete your race and submit your time.
Q: Where should I run or ride my race?
A: That's the beauty of a virtual race, you can run or ride wherever and whenever you like! We do however insist you stay safe by observing all local, state and federal social distancing orders as well as respecting any closures or social distancing rules of local, county or state parks. Also if you're not feeling well or experiencing any symptoms of COVID19, it's best you stay home, rest and seek medical attention if necessary.
Q: What is the Missouri Capitol Challenge?
A: A challenge is a different from a race. Instead of completing a race distance and submitting a time, you have a longer distance, in this case 131 miles, to complete over the course of a few weeks or months. Our platform allows you to submit your miles as you go and will track your progress on our challenge map showing you how far you've covered thus far. Our challenge route reaches from St. Louis to Jefferson City, and hits some historical sites along the way! How fast can you cover the distance?
Q: Do I have to run the whole way on the Capitol City Challenge?
A: No. You can run, walk, hike or bike just keep log your daily activity when you can and you can track your progress to your goal. You just have to move and move often. Those miles aren't going to complete themselves.
Q: Do I keep track of my miles for the challenge?
A: You will log your miles on the Submit Mileage tab on the challenge website. We'll keep track and show you your progress on your route as you make your way to your goal. You can even earn badges as you make your way through your challenge.
Q: Can I log miles multiple times a day for the challenge?
A: Sure! You can log miles once or as many times a day as you like. You can submit multiple mileage entries a day on our submission page.
Q: How long do I have to submit my miles?
A: Registration will remain open until 11:59PM on November 2nd, but you can continue to log miles until December 31st.
Q: Do I have to be fast?
A: No, not at all.
Q: What do I get for participating?
A: Participants get a ballot box themed medal
Q: Do I need a GPS watch or smartphone app to track my mileage?
A: You can use whatever technology that works best of you to track your mileage, but we will not require any proof of activity.
Q: Do treadmill miles count? How about elliptical miles?
A: Yes for both! Get out and get moving!
Q: I'm running in another race during the same period as the challenge. Can I count those miles toward my total?
A: Absolutely!
Q: Which miles count for the challenge?
A: Any miles accumulated walking, running, hiking and cycling with the specific purpose of exercise and logging miles count towards your challenge total. Steps counted by your FitBit at work don’t count.
Q: How will I report my miles?
A: Refer to the Results tab to submit miles for full details.
Q: When do I receive my finisher medal?
A: We will start mailing them out, along with shirts, toward the end of the challenge, late October.
