You can either join the Blue Crew for 8 different hikes from March through July as part of the TRAILBOUND TOGETHER SERIES, featuring a variety of distances and elevations designed to build strength, endurance, and trail confidence. Or you can grab a backpack with weights or a weighted vest and get in some miles on your own. Stay fit this spring and summer with our Trailbound Together: Hike or Ruck Challenge! When: March 21 – July 31, 2026 Goal: Hike or ruck 25 miles and earn a sweet PATCH for your hat or backpack! How to participate: Register for the challenge on RunSignup by Friday, March 20 (FREE registration for paid Runnin' for Rhett membership, a minimum donation of $25 for guests). Sign up for a hike with R4R — we have 8 hikes scheduled. Put on a weighted vest or backpack (ruck) and head out around your neighborhood or on a trail. Join the Blue Crew with your backpack for a group outing. Run the trails with the Rock N Root crew. Get outside, try something new, and explore a new t
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 21.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Sacramento, CA.
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
