Soles In The Backcountry Mountain Goat Vertical Challenge 2026 — Palmer, AK

Date
May 1, 2026
Location
Palmer, AK
Venue
642 S Alaska St, STE 100
Start Time
12:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Mountain Goat Vertical Challenge
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1. Stop by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear and purchase your Soles in the Backcountry Adventure Book. * Must purchase book to compete/ win prizes. 2. Climb any mountain, run any trail and track your VERTICAL GAIN. 3. Go to https:runsignup.com and sign up for the vertical challenge (for free) 3. Log into https://runsignup.com/sitbcvertical 4. Follow instructions using "how to submit activities" tab. 5. Top male and top female participants will win a $100 AKtive Soles gift card. 6. You have until October 1st at 8 am to submit your activities.

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