If you follow BeastNet, Pretty Mike, or anything OCR related you may know this challenge. For completing this challenge you will receive an awesome patch featuring the logo of the event. If you choose there is an option to cover your shipping and increase the donation amounts This year we are opening up the Pretty Mike challenge that imitates a weight loss journey of up to 100# over the course of a 5k. In 2020 Mike lost over 100# and his friends decided to create a challenge 5k that year on Black Friday. It was a fun event and has been hosted in two states over the past five years. We want to take this global and help raise funds to send The Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation and Dealers of Hope USA build funds for their 2026 Mt Kilimanjaro climb to raise awareness for childhood suicide and foster children’s struggles.
Hotels Near This Race
Find accommodation close to the start line in Auburn, WA. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.
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The Pretty Mike 5k Challenge Virtual w/meetups 2026 — Auburn, WA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Auburn, WA.
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
