FAQS
UIS & TWAV COAST 2 COAST RUNNING CHALLENGE FAQS
Questions About the Event and Registering
Q: How does the UIS & TWAV C2C Challenge work?
A: You are able to sign up as an individual or with a team to log as many miles of running or walking in 30 days as you can. If your team has already been established by your team captain, you will be able to select your team name during the registration process. If you are team captain, you will be prompted to create a team name upon registration.
Every team is comprised of a team captain along with 3 other team members to complete a grouping of 4 participants per team. Each team will compete with one another to garner to highest number of miles as well as highest total funds raised! Log your activity, share your results, and feel good about being active!
Q: How much does the event cost?
A: There is no cost to participate but we do appreciate any and all fundraising efforts on behalf of UIS and TWAV. Our goal for this challenge is to provide a way for our UIS and TWAV Friends and Family to "come together" for a shared athletic experience.
Q: Is the challenge an individual event or a team event?
A: Both. Participants will have the option to register as an individual or create/join a team. Teams and individuals will be competing for prizes separately (teams vs. teams and individuals vs. individuals) for greatest miles moved and greatest amount of funds raised but all miles and funds will be combined between individuals and teams. This allows for fairness while still allowing for that sense of community across the challenge.
Q: Do I need to be a UIS or TWAV alum to participate?
A: NO! Anyone can participate. Our hope is to get as many people involved as possible!
Q: Do I need to be an experienced runner to take part in this challenge?
A: Not at all! We encourage people of all abilities and fitness levels to register and join us on our April journey
Q: How do I join a team/create a team?
A: Determine which team member will be the Team Captain. During registration the Team Captain will follow the prompts to set up the team and share the name for others to join.
Q: How many participants can be on a team?
A: Each team will be comprised of 4 total team members including captains. The number of participants is required to ensure fairness across the board for all teams.
Q: When does the event start?
A: The month long challenge starts on April 1st and should be completed by midnight on April 30th. You will have until 11:59 local time on May 1st to upload your final activity results.
Q: Can I run, jog, or walk on a treadmill?
A: Yes. Log miles either outdoors or on a treadmill. Only miles walked, ran or completed through the use of a wheelchair will be counted.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of activities I can record each day?
A: No, you can record as many activities as you are able to complete within each 24 hour period. For example, you could go on one walk totaling 10 miles or five separate walks of 2 miles each to hit 10 miles. It will all be counted the same.
Q: Are there any awards?
A: Yes, there will be prizes for greatest number of miles moved and greatest amount of funds raised. Teams will compete against other teams while individuals will compete against other individuals. Prizes to be announced.
Q: Can I change my zip, address, name, etc.
A: Please reach out to staff to make these updates: RunTWAV@mabcommunity.org
Q: I live outside of the United States, can I still participate?
A: Absolutely!
Q. Do I need a GPS watch/tracker, or Strava? Will I need to show my watch or device for proof of running?
A: You can use one if you wish, but we are on the honor system for this challenge. That being said, if your results exceed what is conceivable, Run Sign Up has an automatic process that will give you the option to correct your result in the case of a typo.
Questions About Awards and Swag
Q: Will we receive swag?
A: Yes! We will be sending out shirts in the mail.
Q: Are the shirts unisex or gender specific?
A: Gear will be gender specific, so please make sure to denote gender size during the registration process. This information is only visible to TWAV/UIS Staff.
Q: Do I get a finisher's award?
A: TBD
Other Questions
Q: How do I find out more about United in Stride and Team With A Vision
A: If you are interested in becoming a sighted walking or running guide or are blind/visually impaired and looking to guide, check out https://www.unitedinstride.com. From a detailed video tutorial on guiding walkers/runners to having access to North America’s largest database of blind/visually impaired athletes and guides, The United in Stride website has resources for all of your needs.
For all information surrounding Team With A Vision and the Boston Marathon please visit the below link. https://www.mabvi.org/get-involved/team-with-a-vision/
or email runtwav@mabcommunity.org
