The Resolve to Run Winter Challenge RETURNS for Winter 2026!
Embrace the Chill, Conquer the Miles, and Keep Running all Winter with help from The Resolve to Run Winter Challenge!
And earn incredible swag!
Let The RUNegades help you stay motivated through the winter months with The Resolve To Run Winter Challenge!!
Run a specified number of miles from January 1st to March 21st and earn swag and rewards as you hit your goals!
EARLYSWAG!!–Not only is the swag INCREDIBLE, but we'll be sending it out by mid-January so that you can wear it during your winter runs!
❄️ How It Works
Choose your challenge:
125 miles (10–12 per week)
200 miles (18–20 per week)
300 miles (27–30 per week)
500+ ULTRA (45–50 per week)
Run anywhere, anytime: Group runs, treadmill, or solo miles — every run counts.
Track your progress: Use our easy online miles tracker.
Earn your rewards as you reach each milestone!
🎁 Swag & Rewards
All participants receive:
🧊 Lightweight hooded long-sleeve tee with a one-of-a-kind 2026 design
🥇 2026 Resolve to Run Medal
🎟️ 25% off the RUNegades SRG Half Marathon & 5-Miler (March 9 in Douglassville, PA)
200 Miles: Add Resolve to Run Winter Hat
300 Miles: Add a Halloway Full-Zip Running Jacket (retail $70)
ULTRA (500+ Miles): Get it all — plus free race entries for the top 3 mileage finishers!
📦 Shipping is included! All swag ships by mid-January so you can wear it while you run.
❤️ Run for a Cause
$1,000 plus 100% of all donations support Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) — helping local families through food insecurity and hardship.
So far, this challenge has raised over $11,000 for PACS!
🏃♀️ New to Running?
Don’t do it alone!
Threshold Athletic Coaching is offering free weekly mileage plans for the 125-mile challenge — perfect for beginners or anyone building back fitness.
Join Coach Ryan Drummond’s Sunday group runs at Steel City Coffeehouse (8:30 AM, Phoenixville) for support and motivation all season long.
👉 www.threshold-athletic-coaching.com
📱 @tacrunning
ULTRA Challenge Championship!
If you sign up for the ULTRA championship, your goal will be set at 500 miles, but the person who runs the most miles will be deemed the Winter Challenge Champion. The top three will receive a free entry to a 2026 RUNegades-affiliated event of their choice! See our 2026 race schedule HERE.