Protect & Serve: Shield of Love 100 Challenge Join the Adventure ! Log your miles, make a difference! Honoring K9 Heroes our furry friends in uniform risk their lives daily. These police dogs are often the first responders on dangerous scenes, and their protective vests are sometimes the only thing standing between them and harm until their human partners can help. Tragically, 26 K9 officers died in the line of duty in 2023 in the U.S., many of whom could be saved with proper protective gear. Did you know? Proper protective gear can save lives Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog to the Rescue! Providing life-saving vests for K9s in Wisconsin. This is where Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog steps in, providing life-saving bulletproof and stab-proof vests for K9s. By joining this challenge, you’re helping raise funds to protect K9s in Wisconsin, ensuring they have the gear they need when facing danger head-on. Your Challenge, Your Way! In this challenge, you can log 100 miles or 100 hours at your own pace—whether i
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 30.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Jefferson, WI.
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