With a mix of new themes and returning favorites, 2024 challenges look to inspire with a variety of options as well as training resources available through the Support Hub to encourage success. Parlay one awesome race experience to other events to inspire longer-term goals rewarded with commemorative medals – especially great for those that enjoy the satisfaction of earning a beautiful, blingy keepsake to celebrate their efforts.
RACE CHALLENGE SERIES
PAST CHALLENGES
LUCKY CHALLENGES
The ultimate way to start race season – fun, festive (and fast if you’re up for it!). Challenge yourself to multiple March races then enjoy post-race St. Paddy’s parties, earn lots of themed swag and a beautiful finisher medal! Take on the four-race Lucky Challenge* in two weekends OR join the NEW Li’l Lucky two-race challenge in one weekend (March 9/10 OR March 16/17). Participants enjoying all four races will earn a two-part connecting Lucky Challenge medal and those in the one weekend Li’l Lucky will earn one blingy finisher medal for their efforts. Slainte!
- O’Shenanigans 5K (Southington) – Saturday, March 9
- Courthouse O’Putnam 5K – Sunday, March 10
- O’Niantic 5K – Saturday, March 16
- O’Hartford 5K and 10K, presented by Trinity Health Of New England Orthopedics – Sunday, March 17
*In-person and virtual race options are available for the 4-race Lucky Challenge only (Li’l Lucky is only available in-person).
SPRING HUSTLE
Take on the Spring Hustle to enjoy some extra motivation through the season! Choose the distances to personalize a challenge plan and achieve three race finishes in this new walker-friendly challenge. Commemorative finisher medal will be provided after the final race in Simsbury.
- Middletown 10K & 5K – Sunday, April 7
- Rocky Neck Runfest Relay, 30K & 5K (East Lyme, CT) – Sunday, April 21
- UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (Simsbury, CT) – Saturday, June 1
RIVER RUN CHALLENGE
Enjoy miles along the water of three Connecticut running destinations in the River Run challenge. Start along the Farmington River, then run along the Connecticut River in Hartford and finish the challenge with either distance by the Cove in Old Wethersfield Earn the special commemorative finisher medal.
- Burlington to Collinsville Classic 10K – Sunday, May 5
- Riverfront 5K (Hartford) – Thursday, June 27
- Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K – Sunday, August 18
SHORELINE CHALLENGE
In a popular return race series, the Shoreline Challenge explores three beautiful race courses in participants’ distance of choice! These scenic courses all feature picturesque water views to fuel you through your race, with a commemorative medal awaiting after the third finish.
- Mystic Half Marathon & 10K – Sunday, May 19
- L+M Hospital Summer Stride 5K & 10K (New London) – Saturday, July 20
- Surftown Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Westerly Hospital (Westerly, RI) – Sunday, September 8
CONNECTICUT DOUBLE
The ultimate state challenge…work up from half marathon in June to full marathon distance at the premier 26.2 mile experience in Connecticut. Get support and encouragement through the journey and then celebrate after your iconic finish line moment under the Arch in Hartford with an extra special medal.
- UConn Health Half Marathon (Simsbury) – Saturday, June 1
- Eversource Hartford Marathon – Saturday, October 19
SLEIGH THE Ks
NEW in 2024! This holiday challenge is perfect for those that love festive 5Ks with friends and merry reasons to run! Slay a weekend of holiday 5Ks and the 12Ks of Christmas to earn a bundle of sweet seasonal swag.
12Ks of Christmas – December 1-12
Norwich Winterfest 5K – Saturday, December 7
CLA Blue Back Mitten Run (West Hartford) – Sunday, December 8
Earn the 12Ks of Christmas hoodie sweatshirt, the long-sleeved shirt from Winterfest and cozy mittens from the CLA Blue Back Mitten Run. Get the extra Sleigh the Ks ornament to proudly display this holiday season!