37-Mile Challenge Resources
How to log your miles
You will be logging your miles directly into the RunSignUp System. You will get an email with instructions for you to upload directly. If you do not get the email, you can follow the below instructions. You will not be able to enter data until September 1, 2025. If you are having any trouble, please contact: info@samdayfoundation.org
Now you can log activities directly from your individual results page (Click Here then search for your name and bookmark your individual page) using the "Log Activities" button in the top section.
Once on the Log Activities page you can submit your New Activity. Simply enter the date (you can do past days, and multiple submissions on the same date or all at once, this is up to you!), your mileage, and if you would like your time and any comments you may want to look back on. Just remember to SUBMIT ACTIVITY! To edit previous activities, click on Manage Activities. Keep entering in your activities and mileage until you reach 37 miles during the month of September.
***Additionally - if you are not logged in you will be able to log results for a person if you know the email address or last four digits of their phone number. If you want your submissions to be more secure you can check the box for: Only allow me to post results when logged in as ________
Here's a link to a really helpful article from RunSignUp with more details on submitting your results.
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Other Challenge Resources
Strava
Have you joined Strava yet?! Strava is an exercise tracking app perfect for recording workouts, seeing your progress, and fun stats like elevation gain, steps taken, stairs climbed. The app even converts activities like yoga workouts into miles! Strava is also an amazing platform for building community. You can now join the 37 Mile Challenge group within Strava! What does this mean? You can see other people's workouts and be inspired, you can encourage other participants and challenge each other forward as we link arms together against cancer! Strava is easy to get started.
Step 1: Download Strava on your phone.
Step 2: Follow the link Strava- 37 Mile Challenge Link or search for the 37 Mile Challenge to connect to our personal group.
Step 3: Join!!
* Once September 1st comes all your exercises will be logged and converted to miles.
** Feel free to encourage, post pictures, give kudos on other people’s activities or just soak up the inspiration from the group.
This September we are going to go the distance for kids with cancer! Thank you for being a part of this important event!
Strava is an optional app for people participating in the 37-Mile Challenge. Even if you don't use Strava, you will be able to enter in your mileage and activities into the Runsignup platform starting September 1st. Look for more details coming soon!
Use this post image we created to share your challenge with others on social media.
37-Mile Challenge FAQ
37-Mile Challenge FAQ
Q: How do I record my miles?
A: You will record your miles on your own mileage log link. You can do it daily, or you can do it once a week, whatever works for you!
Q: Do I have to run or can I walk?
A: You can Run, Walk, Run/walk, bike, swim, yoga..any way you can to get the miles. It's your challenge, as long as you are purposefully moving and logging miles, it counts. Use the chart we created to convert any activity to miles to count towards your goal.
Q: Do I have to run/walk outside?
A: You can go outside, inside, on your roof (kidding!), in your basement, treadmill, or around the house. Any way you can get your miles in counts!
Q: Do miles I complete before September 1st count?
A: No, only miles you do during the month of September.
Q: Can I run/walk multiple times a day?
A: Yes, breaking your miles up several times a day counts too!
Common Trouble Shooting Questions For Recording Miles
Q: I need to enter my second run but I keep entering it and my first run disappears, how do I fix it?
A: In this example, you are overwriting the first run. Instead, keep the data the same for the first run, and click ADD ANOTHER ACTIVITY in order to add your second run/walk. You will continue to do this every time you add a run/walk.
Q: I got my link, but I'm confused on how to log my miles.
A: Here is a video to walk you through how to log miles with the link.
Q: I did not get my link, how do I log my miles?
A: Some email servers block our emails to you. If you do not have your daily link, you can follow this video for instructions on how to log your miles in. Keep in Mind you MUST BE LOGGED INTO THE https://RUNSIGNUP.COM/LOGIN ACCOUNT THAT YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE BEFORE YOU DO ANY OF THE STEPS IN THE VIDEO. (You can now also log your miles using your email or phone number without being logged in).
Q: When I search my name it does not come up to enter virtual results or it says I don't have permission?
A: You must be logged into the same https://runsignup.com/login account that you registered with.
Q: I don't see the date when I try to log my results, why not?
A: Once you get into the results page, you have to click Add Another Activity. You have to do this every time you log an activity. The time and distance on the right is the total time and distance. It will automatically add this to your total distance and percentage completed.
Q: I ran again today, how do I enter a second entry of results?
A: In the results page, choose Add Another Activity. DO NOT JUST OVERWRITE THE PREVIOUS ACTIVITY OR IT WILL DISAPPEAR. Each time you do a new run/walk, you need to click Add Another Activity. At the end of the challenge, If you ran once per day and have 62 runs, you will see all 62 activities in the submit results page. Don't overwrite them.
Q: I made a mistake on entering my results, how do I change it?
A: In this example, you can go in and overwrite the mistake. Don't just enter it again correctly, you have to overwrite the incorrect data.
Q: I entered my results but I don't see them in the listing.
A: The results take a few minutes to update.
Q: My wife/friend/mother/daughter registered me, how do I move that to my account?
A: Here is a link to an article on How to move a sub-account to another user. Follow the section titled: Transfer Sub-Account To Another Existing Account.
Q: I am listed as anonymous in the results, why?
A: 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 check box at the bottom that you want to UNCHECK to be listed again.
