2025 Winter Solstice Distance Challenge
2025 Winter Solstice Distance Challenge
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Challenge yourself to run as many miles as you can between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, December 21, 2025 – March 20, 2026. Based on your fitness level, there are 5 mileage goals you can aim for: 89 miles, 189 miles, 289 miles, 389 miles, and 489 miles. This event is a personal challenge, and you are only competing against yourself.
89 Miles, 189 Miles, 289 Miles, and 3 more
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026
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Virginia Beach, United States
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Location
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Start times
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
89 Miles189 Miles289 Miles389 Miles489 Miles89 Miles: 12:00 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for 2025 Winter Solstice Distance Challenge
89 Miles
89mi
$70
189 Miles
189mi
$70
289 Miles
289mi
$70
389 Miles
389mi
$70
89 Miles
89mi
$70
189 Miles
189mi
$70
289 Miles
289mi
$70
389 Miles
389mi
$70
Route information
The Winter Solstice, December 21st, is the darkest day of the year. With every mile you complete in the 89 days between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, you’ll be one step closer to brighter days and the start of Spring on March 20th. This Challenge is also a fantastic way to prepare for the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend!
What if, on the darkest day, you commit to go further?
What if you ran towards the sunlight?
What's included
Race Perks:
- 89 DAYS OF MOTIVATION | All participants will receive a training plan to help them achieve their mileage goal between December 21st and March 20th.
- A CHALLENGE FOR EVERY FITNESS LEVEL | 89 Miles, 189 Miles, 289 Miles, 389 Miles, & 489 Miles
- SPINNING CHALLENGE MEDAL | Keep yourself motivated to run through the winter landscape knowing that your hard work will be rewarded with boosted fitness and some sweet bling!
- CUSTOM WINTER BEANIE & GLOVES | Stay warm while you chase the sunlight!
Plus online benefits:
- Log your miles on the Winter Solstice Distance Challenge Leaderboard.
- Separate Leaderboard for each Challenge distance allows you to track your miles from December 21, 2025 – March 20, 2026.
- Challenge Finisher Certificate when you hit your distance goal.
- Private Facebook group for registered participants to create camaraderie and to have access to weekly challenges and exclusive perks.
- Weekly Challenges to motivate and reward you for getting out the door.
How to get there
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When will I get my race packet?
With all goals, motivation can start to slump midway through the challenge. To give you an extra boost, race packets will be available in mid January. This Challenge is the perfect way to train for the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon weekend!
During registration, participants can choose to pick up their race packet or have it mailed to their home.
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