Challenges
Description
Your Next Challenge Starts JULY 1st! (and ends January 1st)
We have already raised over $105,000!
The Bend to Whistler Epic 700-Mile Challenge (Solo and Relay Teams available)
featuring the Cascades Challenge (440 miles)
Six months to complete!
Join over 3,200 challengers and experience the Pacific Northwest on an epic city-by-city expedition from Bend, Oregon to Whistler, BC (or take on the Cascades Challenge - from Bend to Seattle). Along the way, you will earn milestone badges for each major city/landmark across the Pacific Northwest. Make no mistake, this virtual challenge will test you! But don't fret, as we will motivate you along the way!
All challengers receive a limited edition Bend to Whistler T-Shirt, a gorgeous Finisher's Medal, a complimentary window sticker and a custom Pre-Race Bib, as well as Live Map Tracking of your progress, a Challenger's Leaderboard, a digital Finisher's Certificate with your stats and access to our Challenger's Community on Facebook.
Live Map Progress Tracking!
You will be able to see your progress along the route as you enter your mileage! Our live map tracking feature will even allow you to see where your fellow challengers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation! (see example below)
Wave Starts - You Can Join The Challenge Anytime!
You can join a challenge anytime, and we will relaunch the challenge the 1st of the each month. You will have six months to complete the 700 miles.
You Got This!
This is a Six Month Challenge - as few as 17 miles per week (2.4 miles per day).
You can set your goal to move as few as 17 miles per week (for the Cascades Challenge option) or 27 miles per week for the full Bend to Whistler Challenge - or challenge yourself to cover as many as you can - be sure to pace yourself! We will help you total up your distance and track your progress with our online progress tracking platform.
These challenges are simple:
1. Do what you want to do, when you want to do it, from wherever you are (run, walk, bike as few as 17 miles per week)!
2. Connect and track your progress on our race page and connect on our facebook group!
3. Get your limited edition Bend to Whistler T-Shirt, Challenger Medal and more!
We Are Making A Real Impact! We have already raised over $105,000!
All Challengers Support Local Pacific Northwest Food Banks and Hunger Relief Programs
Donations support local Pacific Northwest food banks and hunger relief programs to help people who are in dire need of food. Before Covid-19, 1 in 9 Americans struggled with food insecurity. As a result of Covid-19, food insecurity is expected to double worldwide. Our NEW goal is to raise $150,000 to support local Pacific Northwest food banks and hunger relief programs.
Gorgeous BLING For All Challengers!
Bend to Whistler 2020 Course
You will start your challenge from Bend, OR and make your way, city-by-city (the long way), to Whistler, BC.
Major Milestones
Bend: Mile 0
Eugene: Mile 112
Salem: Mile 185
Beaverton: Mile 239
Portland: Mile 245
Olympia: Mile 380
Seattle: Mile 440
Everett: Mile 472
Canadian Border: Mile 557
Vancouver: Mile 605
Squamish: Mile 664
Whistler: Mile 700 - THE FINISH LINE!
Earn Milestone Badges Along Your Way
Live Map Tracking!
You will be able to see your progress along the route as you enter your mileage! Our live map tracking feature will even allow you to see where your fellow challengers are on the map compared to you - now that's some motivation!
What Is Food Insecurity?
What is food insecurity?
Food insecurity describes a household’s inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active, healthy life. Food insecurity is one way we can measure and assess the risk of hunger. In the United States currently one in nine people struggle with hunger.
What causes food insecurity?
One "bad month" can be enough to plunge a household into food insecurity. Layoffs at work, unexpected car maintenance or an accident on the job can suddenly force a family to choose between buying food and paying bills. A global pandemic can dramatically heighten this vulnerability.
That’s why many working families, including thousands of households who don’t qualify for federal nutrition assistance, depend on local food banks to help make ends meet during difficult times.
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