MAKE THE YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT TO RUNNING! Join RunWell on the 1000 MILE CHALLENGE, Midwest edition! It's exactly what it sounds like. Run 1000 miles in 2026 and get sweet prizes on January 1, 2027 at the Resolution Run (participants not located in our geographical area will receive their swag in the mail after the Challenge is completed). You can also include any "purposeful" walking (Note: daily activities, work, errands, do not count)! Complete the Challenge and you'll earn cool swag on January 1, 2027! We have a custom RunWell 1000 Mile Challenge belt buckle and performance shirt for all Challenge finishers! You will receive a Welcome Email with additional instructions as to getting started and reporting mileage. Register today! Price increases on Jan. 2nd, and registration closes Jan 15th! Now, let's log some miles and earn SWAG!
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1000 Mile Challenge – 2026 Midwest 2026 — Edwardsville, IL
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Edwardsville, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
