Achieve your fitness goals in 2026! Challenge yourself this year by totaling either 1000 or 2026 miles over the year! Everyone who logs 1000+ or 2026+ miles of running or walking activities between January 1 and December 31 will receive a long-sleeve shirt commemorating their achievement! Register for free once and submit your mileage throughout the year. Mileage from your step tracker as part of your daily routine does not count! These miles should be supplemental activities to your daily routine! Also, this is on the honor system so PLEASE BE HONEST. If you are also participating in the January 100 Mile Challenge please log those miles here too as they do not automatically transfer. Shirts must be picked up at RunAbout Sports in Blacksburg. We cannot mail shirts to participants. Participants who completed the 2026/1000 mile challenge will be notified to pick up their shirt a few weeks after the challenge ends. Participants who complete the 2026 mile challenge only receive the 2026 sh
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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 Blacksburg, VA.
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
