3260 Relay Challenge
About this race
The MS Run the US 3260 Challenge ✨
Step into a coast-to-coast adventure without ever leaving your hometown.
Join us for the MS Run the US 3260 Challenge, a nationwide movement that empowers runners and walkers to make a real impact for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
This challenge covers 3,260 miles together — right from your home.
The challenge is divided into four iconic regions, each approximately 750 miles.
Participants choose a region (or multiple!), log miles through running or walking, and help their team move across the map.
Join us — you’ll experience the spirit of a true relay — shared miles, collective purpose, and a finish line you cross together. 🧡
How It Works 🗺️
The 3260 Challenge is broken into four regions, each lasting about 4–5 weeks.
Choose one region to join—or challenge yourself to complete all four!
Region 1 – The Wild West 🌄
March 23 – April 23
Region 2 – The Mountain High 🏔️
April 25 – June 3
Region 3 – The Heartland 🌾
June 4 – July 6
Region 4 – The Big City 🏙️
July 7 – August 8
Each participant commits to:
🏃♀️ Average 15–25 miles per week, minimum 3–5 miles per week
💰 $250 fundraising goal to support MS Run the US
🎟️ Low cost $25 registration fee
Why It Matters
Every mile and every dollar raised helps MS Run the US support people affected by multiple sclerosis. Funds raised go toward programs that promote wellbeing, community connection, and physical empowerment for individuals living with MS. 🧡
Team Structure 🤝
Each region will consist of multiple teams
Teams consist of 6–10+ participants
You can:
• Join an existing team
• Create a team
• Register as an individual and be placed on a General MS Run the US team
The more people on your team, the fewer miles each person needs to complete — teamwork matters.
Mileage & Participation 👟
Each team works together to cover the full distance of their selected region
Open to runners and walkers of all experience levels
Mileage is shared across the team and logged individually
Example:
6 participants cover a 675-mile region over 4 weeks
→ Team goal: ~168 miles per week
→ Individual average: ~28 miles per week
Logging & Sharing 📲
• Register for a region
• Upon registering, you'll receive a fundraising page
• Log miles through your GiveSignup account
• Track your team’s progress as every mile moves your region forward
• Optional social sharing tools help you celebrate milestones and spread awareness
Once your region starts, so do you! 🚀
Incentives & Achievement Levels 🏅
Base Participation
✔ Complete at least the minimum 3–5 miles per week
✔ Earn your Participation 3260 Relay Challenge Sticker
Mileage + Fundraising Achievers
✔ Meet weekly mileage expectations
✔ Reach the $250 fundraising goal
✔ Complete the region as a team
🎉 Earn:
• Participation 3260 Relay Challenge Sticker
• Official Regional Medal
Ready to Join?
Run, walk, or move at your own pace—wherever you are. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just getting started, this is your chance to move for something bigger than yourself.
Let’s move for a mission and connect the country, one mile at a time.
Register today and be part of the movement!
Pick your distance
Running
Region 1 - The Wild West
Kick off the 3260 Challenge where it all begins — in sunny Santa Monica! This region celebrates grit, new beginnings, and the spirit of adventure as we move from the Pacific Coast through the desert Southwest. Run or walk with your team to meet the regions' mile goal.
Region 2 - The Mountain High
Climb high and run free through the Wasatch and Rocky Mountain Ranges! This region captures the wide-open beauty of some of the greatest mountain ranges as you build momentum toward the Heartland. Stay consistent, stay strong — your endurance is elevating the mission. Run or walk with your team to meet the regions' mile goal.
Region 3 - The Heartland
Through the Midwest fields and the Great Lakes shores, this region embodies connection and perseverance through the Heartland of the country. Keep your miles steady and your purpose clear — you’re part of something bigger, moving the mission forward one stride at a time. Run or walk with your team to meet the regions' mile goal.
Region 4 - The Big City
Finish strong as we bring the 3260 Relay Challenge home to the East Coast! This region symbolizes unity, hope, and achievement as you reach the final miles. Celebrate your impact — your movement is creating change for those living with MS. Run or walk with your team to meet the regions' mile goal.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hartland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 7:09 PM local time (CDT) in Hartland on March 23, 2026 — 12h 18m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — 3260 Relay Challenge
21 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the Region 1 - The Wild West
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Schneider | 16:02:06 | 10:08 /mi |
| 2 | Anthony Vigil | 19:33:19 | 8:33 /mi |
| 3 | Kristin Harding | — | — |
| 4 | Lisa Richmond | 1:06:03 | 9:25 /mi |
| 5 | Corinne Lenz | 2:46:20 | 20:10 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Hartland
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Hartland Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Hartland events
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