More bling, more running, and more celebrating our favorite season! After you complete each challenge, you can upload your results to RunSignup. You can pick and choose what months you want to add on, or set the bar high by adding on all three (while saving some money!) Each challenge has its own unique medal. Novem-brrr Dash: As the temps start to drop, keep up the momentum by heading out one last time.
Rocktober: Leaves are changing colors and fall is in full swing! Rock 3.1 miles in October to take it all in!.September to Remember: Celebrate the start of fall by doing a 5K in September!.The Fall-natic Challenge is an optional challenge to keep you going all season long! Instead of just running once this fall, this challenges you to keep up with your training goals and complete a 5K each month. Under add-ons, you’ll be able to add Tough Pumpkin to your registration.
You can also enter the weight of your pumpkin next to your time (i.e. Post-race, you’ll upload your finishing time in RunSignup. Be sure to take before and after pictures! You can carry it by hand or throw it in a small backpack/sling. Weigh your pumpkin on a scale so you know how many pounds you’re hauling! We suggest supporting a local farm and purchasing there, but you can always find them at the grocery store, gardening center, and even home improvement stores.
If you’re joining us virtually this fall, you’ll want to head out a couple days prior to your race and find the perfect pumpkin. Running is tough enough, but when you add Tough Pumpkin, it becomes an even greater challenge! Run or walk your 5K while carrying a pumpkin and you’ll earn the exclusive Tough Pumpkin challenge finisher’s medal in addition to the regular finisher’s medal.
The OG challenge we introduced back in 2013.