
Fri, Jan 1 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027
WELLS WINTER CHALLENGE 2027
Virtual race
- Running events
- Walker friendly not tagged
- Dog friendly not tagged
- Stroller friendly not tagged
- Terrain
- Not graded yet
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- ZIP
- 46714
Events
Kids' 50 Mile Challenge
$20
50 miles · Virtual
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM through Wed, Mar 31, 2027
No time limit listed
Registration closes Sat, Jan 16, 2027
100 Mile Challenge
$25
100 miles · Virtual
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM through Wed, Mar 31, 2027
No time limit listed
Registration closes Sat, Jan 16, 2027
1800 Minutes Challenge
$25
Virtual
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM through Wed, Mar 31, 2027
No time limit listed
Registration closes Fri, Jan 29, 2027
About this race
Kick Off 2027 with the Wells Winter Fitness Challenge!
Start 2027 with energy and fun in our annual Wells Winter Fitness Challenge.
Choose your challenge :- Wells Winter 100 Mile Challenge
Lace up for 100 miles! Walk or run your way to the first day of spring, logging miles between January 1 and March 31. You can complete this challenge by completing an average of 10 miles a week! Are you ready to go the distance? - Wells Winter Fitness Minutes Challenge
Get moving for 1,800 minutes this winter! You pick the activity: biking, running, walking, yoga, swimming, pickleball—if it gets you moving, it counts! Track your time and stay active all season long. You can complete this challenge by completing an average of 150 minutes per week - that is about 30 minutes 5 days a week! - Kids 50 Mile Challenge
For our young athletes (12 and under), this 50-mile challenge is a fun way to join the action! Run or walk to reach the finish line by the first day of spring. Kids can complete this challenge by completing an average of 5 miles per week!
- Access to our Strava group (there is a different group for each challenge) where you can log your miles and minutes and view the leader board (Note: You can also submit your miles via email)
- Wells Winter Challenge T-Shirt
- Medal if you complete miles or minutes by Spring/March 31
- Chances to win additional prizes and discounts by submitting photos and comments on Strava Club or the Wells Winter Challenge Facebook Page!
What Happens After I Register?
- After you sign up, you will receive an email explaining how to submit your mileage and an invitation to our Strava Clubs. You will also receive a log sheet you can use to track your miles or minutes manually.
- One the first day of the challenge, you will receive a reminder email to get moving!
- Note: t-shirts will be available for pick-up beginning Feb. 1. If you are not able to pick your shirts up at the Bluffton Parks office in Bluffton, IN, you can select packet mailing during the registration process.
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