3260 Relay Challenge
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3260 Relay Challenge

Hartland, Wisconsin, United States View on map
Mar 23, 2026 – Aug 08, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

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.

Mar 23, 2026 Half-Marathon 12:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

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.

Mar 23, 2026 Half-Marathon 12:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

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.

Mar 23, 2026 Half-Marathon 12:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

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.

Mar 23, 2026 Half-Marathon 12:00 AM
$25.00
Closed

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.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 11.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 21.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 9.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.7%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on March 23, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on March 23, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 18m

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

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Leading finishers of the 2026 3260 Relay Challenge
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.

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  • 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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