CHALLENGE
About this race
🏁 2026 Challenge: Run, Walk & Bike 2,026 Miles in 2026! 🏁
Starts January 1, 2026 - Embark on an EPIC year-long fitness journey! Whether you choose to complete this SOLO or TEAM up with friends, the goal is to cover 2,026 miles between January 1 and December 31, 2026🧍♀️ Solo Challenger
Take on the full 2,026 miles on your own. Every mile you run, walk, or bike counts toward your personal achievement. 👥 Team Challenger
Form a team of 2+ participants and divide the 2,026 miles in any way you choose. Each team member will receive their own Finisher's Medal and Race Shirt in the mail! Registration Includes:
- Finisher's Medal: Celebrate your achievement with a BADASS medal!
- 2026 Challenge Shirt or Tank Top: Buttery-soft apparel to showcase your accomplishment.
- Official "2,026 Miles" Sticker: Display your commitment proudly.
- RaceJoy App: Sync your activities and track progress on the live leaderboard.
- Live Leaderboard: Stay motivated by seeing how you and others are progressing.
- Custom Finisher's Certificate: Personalized recognition of your success.
- Milestone Achievement Awards: Earn accolades as you reach key milestones.
- Free Shipping within the USA
- Charitable Donation to "Direct Relief"- more info on our website
Walking
Biking
Stationary biking
Treadmill
Hiking
Stand-up paddleboarding
Rollerblading/skating
Elliptical
Swimming
Rowing
Skiing/snowboarding
Stationary activities (e.g., CrossFit, strength training, yoga): 100 calories = 1 mile
Run/Walk Division: Running
Walking
Hiking
Treadmill
📦 Shipping
Enjoy free shipping within the USA. Packages will be shipped in April 2026. Once shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number. 💬 Team Discounts
Interested in team discounts for groups of two or more? Contact us to learn more!
Ready to take on the challenge? Register now and make 2026 your most active year yet!
Pick your distance
Running
Run/Walk - SOLO
In this division, you'll Run, Walk or Hike 2,026 Miles entirely on your own over 12 months.
Run/Walk - TEAM
In this division, you'll Run, Walk or Hike and divide up the 2,026 miles however you'd like amongst your teammates.
All Activity - SOLO
In this division, you'll complete 2,026 Miles entirely on your own over 12 months. You may use a variety of activities to accumulate your miles, such as running, biking, hiking, skiing, rowing, swimming, walking, cardio classes etc.
All Activity - TEAM
In this division, you'll complete 2,026 Miles with a team over 12 months. You may divide up the miles however you'd like and use a variety of activities to accumulate your miles, such as running, biking, hiking, skiing, rowing, swimming, walking, cardio classes etc.
Course
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2026 results — CHALLENGE
1,200 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the Run/Walk - SOLO
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Kalani | 369:56:22 | 10:55 /mi |
| 2 | Curt Pflaumer | — | — |
| 3 | Roland "Whitey" Anson | 142:55:30 | 9:05 /mi |
| 4 | Mark Kamstra | 314:01:00 | 13:10 /mi |
| 5 | Larry Michela | 681:57:00 | 17:59 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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)
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