R3 Chase the Sun Challenge
About this race
☀️ **Chase the Sun Challenge – Virtual Challenge**
Summer Challenge | R3 Run Club
The Chase the Sun Challenge is about making the most of every moment.
Every sunrise.
Every sunset.
Every opportunity to keep moving forward.
Running throughout the summer season from June through August, this virtual challenge is designed to celebrate consistency, movement, and the commitment to keep showing up for yourself one step at a time.
Participants will complete 30 miles during the challenge window, giving you the flexibility to move at your own pace throughout the summer.Whether you're walking during golden hour, running at sunrise, training through the heat, or simply trying to stay active during a busy season of life, this challenge is your reminder to keep chasing the light.
Walk, jog, run, hike, or mix it up. Complete your miles outdoors, on a treadmill, at the gym, or wherever your journey takes you.
This event is for:
• The early riser chasing peaceful miles at sunrise
• The runner soaking in long summer evenings
• The walker rebuilding consistency one step at a time
• The athlete staying committed through the heat
• The everyday person determined to keep moving forward
At R3 Run Club, progress is not about perfection.
It's about continuing to show up, even when motivation fades, schedules get busy, or the journey feels difficult.
Every mile completed is proof that small steps add up over time.
And sometimes the best thing you can do is simply keep going.
🏅 All registered participants receive:
• Exclusive Chase the Sun Challenge finisher medal & collectible charm
• Custom race bib made of Tyvek material
• Access to a supportive virtual community through Social Media
• Access to the R3 Run Club Virtual Community on Strava
Featuring a bright summer-inspired design, this medal celebrates the energy, movement, and momentum created when you keep showing up for yourself.
Because every mile matters.
This is a virtual challenge, which means:
✔ Complete your 30 miles anytime between June 1 – August 31
✔ Go at your own pace
✔ Participate from anywhere
No pressure. No comparison. Just progress.
Because every sunrise brings a new opportunity to begin again.
And every step forward redefines what’s possible.
📦 **SHIPPING DETAILS**
Early Registration: Swag ships at the beginning of the challenge month.
After Challenge Launch: Swag ships within one week of registration.
🎉 **RAFFLE DETAILS**
Raffle Deadline: Participants must be registered before the challenge officially opens to be entered in the raffle.
Raffle Prize: One FREE registration to an upcoming R3 Run Club race.
Winner Selected: Drawing is held the first week after the challenge opens & winner is notified by email.
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Running
Virtual 30 Mile Challenge
Here's a quick recap of what to expect: How it works: This is a virtual event, which means you can complete your race anywhere that works best for you. Walk, jog, run, or mix it up — all paces and journeys are welcome. When to complete it: Complete your race during the event window, or anytime after if you prefer. There’s no pressure and no strict deadline — this is your journey.
Course
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2026 results — R3 Chase the Sun Challenge
Virtual 30 Mile Challenge · 21 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lacey Mabire | 9:28:35 | 17:18 /mi |
| 2 | Heather Frederick | 23:03:22 | 24:40 /mi |
| 3 | Crystal Chopra | 10:48:26 | 11:57 /mi |
| 4 | Sedema Mendez | 9:00:00 | 15:48 /mi |
| 5 | Penny Rhoades | 14:24:18 | 14:15 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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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