Military Miles Challenge (May-June 2026)

***IF YOU ARE JOINING THE CHALLENGE LATE, YOU CAN GO BACK AND MANUALLY ENTER ANY MILES STARTING WITH MAY 1ST*** Relevant Running is always trying to help keep you motivated and inspired. It's been said that US Marines run 165+ miles during recruit training (aka boot camp). Join us throughout May and June 2026 for the Military Miles Challenge. A virtual challenge for runners and walkers of all ages anywhere at any time. Your goal, should you choose to accept it, is to walk and/or run 165 purposeful/training miles from May 1st until June 30th 2026. But, there is MUCH MORE than just a single medal! Read on for details! Military Miles Challenge Participants will receive: The custom designed Military Miles Challenge medal representing 6 major branches of the US Military (US Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Space Force). EVEN IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE 165 MILES, YOU WILL STILL GET YOUR MEDAL. Scroll down for picture of this awesome custom medal. Runners who surpass 165 miles during the 2 month challenge will receive EITHER 1 dog tag (with ball chain) of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles OR 1 lapel pin of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles OR 1 paracord survival bracelet of their choice for each additional 15 miles beyond 165 miles. Scroll down for pictures of this awesome extra bling. Please be sure you register for your desired extra bling (dog tags OR lapel pins OR paracord survival bracelets). During the 2 month challenge, you will receive an email from the Race Director requesting your dog tag OR lapel pin OR paracord survival bracelet branch of service preferences (depending upon what you registered for). PLEASE NOTE: Participants are limited to earning a maximum of 6 dog tags OR 6 lapel pins OR 6 bracelets for this challenge. Scroll down for pictures of the dog tags, paracord survival bracelets, and lapel pins. Tracking Tracking is accomplished by uploading to the Challenge runsignup page. You wil