Get ready for our 12th annual global Winter Challenge, the original Winter Warrior challenge, and the only one where a majority of proceeds (100% here) go to charity!

Ready to join thousands of runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts nationwide in turning January into the most motivating month of your training year? The Winter Challenge unites runners and walkers across all 50 states, from snow-covered trails in Vermont to sunny paths in Southern California. Together, we’ll create an unstoppable momentum that carries straight through to the spring season.

Important Dates:
🏃‍♀️ Challenge: January 1-31, 2025
🎯 Registration Closes: January 5, 2025 (nobody gets kicked out for missing a day during the first 4 days)
👕 Gear Orders: Through January 10, 2025

Your Miles Make a Difference: 
100% of your entry fee goes to RACE Cancer Foundation to fund cancer-focused scholarships, grants to research labs and charitable programs focused on fighting cancer, and their Sunscreen Squad, which brings free sunscreen dispensers to outdoor events. RACE Cancer Foundation, a volunteer-driven 501c3 nonprofit, appreciates your continued support.

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

Pick your daily distance challenge: 

🥉 Bronze: 1 mile per day – Because consistency beats intensity
🥈 Silver: 3 miles per day – Stepping it up to build that fitness
🥇 Gold: 5 miles per day – Going the distance for ultimate fitness

BECOME A WINTER WARRIOR 

Complete at least one mile OUTSIDE every day in January to join an elite group of all-weather athletes. Whether you’re crunching through snow in Michigan, splashing through puddles in Seattle, or seeking shade from the sun in Florida – your daily mile connects you to runners and walkers facing their own regional challenges across America.

✅ Track Your Miles

You track minutes for running and walking using the RaceDay interface:

• iPhone users: Download the app
• Android and Desktop users: Use mobile friendly site

You’ll have four days to log each daily activity. For example, you have until 11:59 pm on January 5 to log your January 1st activity, or until 11:59 pm on January 20 to record your January 16th activity. If you miss the 4-day deadline, you’re out of the challenge. 

Winter Challenge Overview: winterchallenge.org

WHY THIS CHALLENGE? WHY NOW?

🎯 Because Getting Fit and Living Healthy is Better Together

Transform your solo winter miles into a shared adventure with runners and walkers nationwide! From comparing snow-day strategies to celebrating sunny runs, this challenge creates connections that make every mile more meaningful.

🏆 Daily Victories, Weekly Prizes

Because every winter mile deserves a celebration! We ensure your dedication gets recognized with prizes and perks that keep you moving.

-> Weekly raffle prizes

-> Team challenges and regional leaderboard

-> Social media celebrations and community spotlights

👥 Team Spirit Nationwide 

Running clubs, training partners, and virtual teams come together to create an unstoppable force of motivation. Whether you’re joining with your local crew or connecting with runners across the country, team energy makes winter miles fly by.

-> Compare miles with participants nationwide
-> Share training tips across climate zones
-> Build connections beyond your local running or walking group
-> Compete for team glory and prizes

🎽 Limited Edition Challenge Gear