May is Arthritis Awareness Month - So its time to MOVE & Groove! We would to challenge you to run/walk/swim/bike for at least 1-mile or equivalent to 1-mile a day. Can't run/walk/swim/bike, then how about you do any type of exercise/movement for at least 30-minutes a day - weights, yoga, dance, etc. Our goal is for you to choose movement and record your movement daily. At the end of the month, We want you to be proud of what you have accomplished. Hard things exists, but you are capable of doing more than you ever know - it starts with TRYING! Throughout the month, we will be doing giveaways. At the end of this event, you will get a prize for completing all 31 days of this challenge. Everyone wins! Keep in mind though - the biggest WIN will be that you accomplished something hard for yourself! MAKE IT COUNT
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MAKE IT COUNT MOVEMENT CHALLENGE 2026 — Phoenix, AZ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Phoenix, AZ.
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
