FAQ
When will I receive my goodie bag?
All goodie bags with swag and sponsor products will be sent via USPS mid January.Please remember that all international shipments may take longer than expected. If your address in your RunSignUp account is outdated, please update it now by visiting your profile. If your address is not in RunSignUp ,please add it now. Likewise, you may email challenges@pocketoutdoormedia.com.
Important Dates
Nov 1 - Registration Opens
Dec 1 - Final Pledge Commitments (optional)
Dec 2 - Challenge Begins (Running, Fundraising & Logging Miles)
Dec 23 @ Midnight - Registration Closes
Dec 24 @ Midnight - Challenge Ends (Running & Fundraising)
Disciplines / Categories
5K Run | 10K Run | Half Marathon | Full Marathon | Ultra Marathon
How far is each of the distances in miles?
5K = 3.1 miles; on a standard outdoor track, a 5K (5,000 meters) is 12.5 laps
10K = 6.2 miles; on a standard outdoor track, a 10K (10,000 meters) is 25 laps
Half Marathon = 13.1 miles or about 21.1 kilometers
Full Marathon = 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometers
Ultra Marathon = 31 miles or 50 kilometers
What is the price and swag for each category?
|
Registration Options |
USD |
Swag Items | |
|
5K |
$35 |
Beanie & Sticker | |
|
10K |
$35 |
Beanie & Sticker | |
|
Half Marathon |
$50 |
Long Sleeve Shirt & Sticker | |
|
Full Marathon |
$50 |
Long Sleeve Shirt & Sticker | |
|
Ultra Marathon |
$65 |
Beanie, Long Sleeve Shirt & Sticker |
Please note - you may receive a $10 discount per category / price point if you elect to forgo the swag in lieu of a donation to one of our three select charities.
Aside from the swag, what else is included with my registration?
- Official #MilesThatMatter runners bib
- Exclusive training tips and workouts from running pros
- Sponsor samples
- Electronic badges recognizing your progress toward your mileage and fundraising goal
- Grand prize drawing for each distance category at the conclusion of the challenge; must complete challenge to qualify
- Stories and photos of hope, inspiration and good deeds
- Opportunity to participate in #MilesThatMatter social challenge and win a prize
- Knowing that you are contributing to a worthy and necessary nonprofit organization
- Official #MilesThatMatter finisher certificate
What charities does this challenge benefit?
- American Red Cross - www.americanredcross.org
- Community Organized Relief Efforts (CORE) - www.coreresponse.org/covid-19
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) - www.naacpldf.org
Please note - an automatic 10% of your registration fee will be donated to the charity you select.
Where do I register?
You can register here
Can I sign up with my run club?
Yes! You will sign up as an individual but may designate a run club affiliation during the process. We encourage you to challenge other run clubs to see who’s club can cover the most miles!
Can international athletes participate?
Yes, there are additional fees that will apply for shipping goodie bags and your swag may take a bit longer to arrive. Shipping rates are varied based on weight and specific country destination. You may also forgo your swag and receive a discount and just partake in the challenge.
How do I manage my registration?
You may make many changes on your own through your RunSignUp account. Here are some tutorial links to guide you along the way:
To update your personal info (fix a typo in your name, change your email address, join a team or club, etc.): MODIFY PROFILE
I accidentally deleted my confirmation email with all the challenge details; or I need a receipt. No worries! You can send yourself a new confirmation and receipt: RESEND CONFIRMATION EMAIL
How do I add or update my shipping address?
Click here to update your address.
Follow these steps:
1. Log into RunSignUp
2. Go to your Profile
3. See your events under Upcoming Events
4. Click on "Manage Registration"
5. Click on the "Shipping" menu item at the top of the page and update your shipping address
Should I decide to make an additional pledge and raise money for one of the three select nonprofit organizations, how and where do I record my fundraising efforts?
When you register you can select "become a fundraiser" You will then be asked to create a personal page, collect donations, and set your personal Fundraiser goal!
Do you provide tools to assist with fundraising?
Runsignup.com has a few tools to help you with your fundraising goal, including a personal page to collect donations, and an automated email to share your fundraising goal and solicit donations.
Fundraise as a Team:
Form or Join a Fundraising Team when you register. If you are a "Fundraising Team Captain", you can set up your fundraising page after you have set up your fundraising team in the registration process. Contact your family, friends and co-workers and ask them to help you reach your goal.
Fundraise as an Individual:
Set up your personal fundraising page when you register. Contact your family, friends and co-workers and ask them to help you reach your goal.
Helpful Tutorials on Fundraising:
Tutorial to help you set up your team fundraising page: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Create-Join-Fundraising-Team
Tutorial to help you set up your individual fundraising page: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Become-A-Fundraiser
Tutorial to help you manage your fundraising page once you've set it up: https://runsignup.com/How-To/Manage-Your-Fundraiser
When is the deadline to submit results - mileage and fundraising?
All results must be submitted by Dec. 24 at midnight.
Do I have to complete my run in one outing?
Runs may be completed in one or multiple outings - as fast or as slow as you desire.
Where can I do the run?
Where you run is your choice - on an indoor track, treadmill or outside. If you complete the run in a public venue, please comply with COVID-19 health rules and regulations in your area.
How do I report my distances?
You need to record and submit your distances through our results page on RunSignUp.com. Record each of your runs between Dec 1 - 24 and your miles will be added up along the way! If you finish your challenge early, keep on running as any additional miles will count toward the cumulative goal of 100,000 miles!
Please note - this is an honor system. While you can report your distances and times manually, we encourage you to use a GPS watch or computer to track and upload gpx files.
Are times verified?
Times will not be verified, they will be presented as reported. Remember: this is on the honor system, if you cheat, you're only cheating yourself. You do not have to post a time in order to log your distance. You may enter that you completed 10 miles and not enter an associated time. Your time will show up as "NONE."
Will participants be rewarded based on times?
No, participants will not be rewarded based on times because 1) it’s not required to record them and 2) participants are running in different locations, elevations, conditions, and courses.
Do I log miles or kilometers?
Miles, please. However, we know some distances are tracked in yards or meters—which is why we did the conversions up above.
I am registered, but I’m having problems submitting results or seeing my name in the results summary?
No problem, go back into your profile and follow these steps.
Will there be any prizes?
Yes! There will be a grand prize drawing conducted for the three following categories:
- 5K / 10K
- Half Marathon / Full Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
You must complete the miles for which you signed up to qualify for the drawing. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the challenge.
You may also participate in our #MilesThatMatter Social Challenge on Facebook or Instagram with a chance to win an additional prize (see details below).
How do I participate in the Social #MilesThatMatter Challenge via Facebook or Instagram?
To participate just post a photo from your run, use the caption to tell us which distance you’re running why you’re running, and include the hashtag #MilesThatMatter.
My name was selected in one of the prize drawings. When and how do I get that prize?
Prize drawings will be announced through email and on the social channels for Women’s Running and Podium Runner. Prizes will be mailed to you using your address that you provided in the registration process.
How do I download my bib number and finisher certificate?
Click here to visit your Profile. From there, you will see "View Digital Bib", "Submit Virtual Results" and other options on the right panel of your registration page. You must be logged into your RunSignUp account to access these tools.
