Run the Mitt

Michigan has a very cool and very recognizable state shape! How fun would it be to run the MITTen?
Now you can… Virtually!!

Challenge yourself to Run or Walk in 2023
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE= (accumulated miles, not all at once) !!
Distance options=
*480 miles solo only – U.P.
*1035 miles solo or relay – Mitt
*425 miles solo – Dragon
*425 miles ++ 31 mile unlimited loops – Dragon

Starts: January 1, 2023
Ends: December 26, 2023 (midnight)

Run the Mitt is a good way to stay motivated especially through the winter months. This challenge can be done…
SOLO = do all the miles by yourself
RELAY = gather some friends up and split the miles up.

2023 ONLINE REGISTRATION: click here

DATE:
*Starts = January 1, 2023
*Ends = December 26, 2023 or when you complete the miles.

GOOD CAUSE:
Get moving in 2023 for YOURSELF and for a GOOD CAUSE, with each registration we will donate a portion of proceeds to… OPC Meals on Wheels, Rochester Michigan.

What you get

We are excited about our Medal!!!
* Mitt & Dragon = 5″ Shiny Silver Medals, water section has translucent sections.
* U.P. = 4″ Shiny Silver Medal, water section has translucent sections.
*1″ Checkpoint Lapel Pins
* Sublimated Ribbon!
Run the Mitt gets – 5″ medal, eight – 1″ pins
Run the U.P. gets – 4″ medal, four – 1″ pins
Run the Dragon gets – 5″ medal, six – 1″ pins
Dragon Challenge gets – 5″ medal, six – 1″ pins and insert medal

*Mitt and UP ‘optional’ shirts
– Optional Unisex short sleeve T-shirt= $20 includes shipping(no exchange)
– Optional Mens & Womens Long sleeve T-shirt= $40 includes shipping(no exchange)
*Dragon ‘optional’ shirts
– Optional Mens/Womens short sleeve A4 technical shirt

* Online Results
*Invitation to private Facebook group
*NOTE: All members of Relay teams will each receive their own set of checkpoint lapel pins & finisher medal.

How It Works

1) Register for …
Run The Mitt = 1,035 miles .. solo or relay
Run The U.P. = 480 miles .. solo only
Run The Dragon = 425 miles .. solo only
Dragon Challenge = 425 miles = unlimited 31mile dragon loops. This gives you the option to see how many miles you can get through the year.
2) Submit your miles (honor system, no proof necessary)as you ‘virtually’ move along the route.
3) Complete a Checkpoint Distance or Halfway point, we’ll ship you your Checkpoint Pin(s)
4) Complete your miles, we’ll ship your hard earned medal!!

Shipping… in US only

* NOTE: Due to rising prices and not wanting to charge more for registration, the shipment of checkpoint pins will only be mailed,
when you reach the halfway point(s) = included with registration.

Questions/Answers

WHEN DOES IT START / WHEN DOES IT FINISH?
* Starts January 1, 2023…. if you have miles before registration, they are retroactive, you can count them.
*Ends December 26, 2023 (or when you finish your miles)

DO I HAVE TO DO ALL MY MILES AT ONCE?
* No, this is a multiply day/month challenge to help motivate you to stay moving!

CAN I RUN or WALK?
* Yes, you can run, walk or any combination of both.
* Daily steps are NOT allowed, we prefer all miles to be Deliberate activities 🙂

WHAT COUNTS and DOESN’T COUNT FOR MILES?
Counts:
= Run or Walk— Road, Trail, Treadmill or Snowshoe
Doesn’t Count:
= Bike, Stair Steppers, Elliptical, Cross Country Skiing, Daily Steps

HOW / WHEN DO I SUBMIT MY RESULTS?
*you can enter your miles as many times as you want. Daily, Weekly, Monthly. If you enter daily make sure time of day is different.
*your registration confirmation email has a ‘record’ link (just below the orange area) click it and it will take you to ultrasignup Run the Mitt page. Click red ‘Record Results’ button.

WHEN WILL I GET MY STUFF?
*1″ pins will be shipped at halfway point. please allow 1-2weeks to receive
* Sublimated Ribbon = shipped with your first checkpoint pins.
* Medal = shipped after complete your miles.
* Optional T-Shirt and/or Long Sleeve Shirt= Ordering will close January 31,2022 and Orders will start shipping out by end of February 2022

WHAT IS A CHECKPOINT?
* checkpoints are the miles it takes to get from city to city (kind of like virtual aid station/check-in points). See checkpoint/mileage lists below…
Run The Mitt = 1,020
1) South Haven = 215 miles
2) Manistee = 146 miles
3) Traverse City = 124 miles
4) Mackinaw City = 111 miles
**HALFWAY POINT
5) Tawas = 164 miles
6) Bay City = 69 miles
7) Lexington = 132 miles
8) Rochester = 74 miles, ** you made it to the finish line 1,035 miles!!

Run The U.P. = 456
1) Iron Mountain = 195 miles
2) Covington = 65 miles
** HALFWAY POINT
3) Seney = 137 miles
4) Saint Ignace = 83 miles, you made it to the finish line… 480 miles!!

The Dragon = 425 miles
1) Lansing = 98 miles
2) Grand Rapids = 68 miles
3) Hardy Dam/Trailhead = 50 miles
** HALFWAY POINT
4) Dragon Loop = 31 miles
5) Flint = 132
6) Rochester Hills = 46 miles

The Dragon = 425 miles ++ unlimited 31 mile loops/how many can you do
1) Lansing = 98 miles
2) Grand Rapids = 68 miles
3) Hardy Dam/Trailhead = 50 miles
** HALFWAY POINT
4) Dragon Loop = 31 miles
5) Flint = 132
6) Rochester Hills = 46 miles
** extra insert medal where your total miles can be added. **

WHAT CHARITY DOES THIS SUPPORT?
* OPC Meals On Wheels, Rochester Michigan

2022… more pictures coming soon

T-Shirt = Unisex soft touch
Ladies long sleeve Sport-Tec = LST710_specsheet
Mens long sleeve Sport-Tec = ST710_specsheet