Coastal Race is always looking to help keep you motivated and inspired.  Join us for one or both of the Carolina Challenges!

1. Boone To The Banks:  We have a 400 mile North Carolina virtual challenge from Boone, NC (in the North West corner of NC) to the Outer Banks (on the coast of NC). “Boone To The Banks” is a fun virtual challenge that will take you across the entire state of North Carolina from the mountains to the coast!
2. Myrtle To The Mountains:  A 300 mile Challenge starts you in Myrtle Beach, SC and takes you on a route passing Columbia & Greenville  to “Upstate” around Lake Keowee and Oconee in North West South Carolina.  “Myrtle To The Mountains” is a fun virtual challenge that will take you across the entire state of South Carolina from the coast to the mountains!

The Carolina Combo includes “Boone To The Banks” 400 mile North Carolina challenge as well as “Myrtle To The Mountains” 300 mile South Carolina Challenge!  You’ll earn all the swag and 2 massive medals that fit together like a puzzle.  Check out the swag, medals and some FAQ’s below about this combo challenge.

FAQ’s

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THEM BOTH?
When registering, simply choose both events, you will notice a discount automatically applied on the last page of registration.

WHEN DO THEY SHIP?
These will all ship by the end of the year – hopefully sooner!

WHAT’S THE DEADLINE TO COMPLETE THEM BOTH?
No deadline, take as long as you need – this is 700 miles!  Simply log your miles in our online dashboard and chip away at it on your schedule.

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY:
Join the private Facebook group to connect with over 1,000 other participants from all over completing the exact same challenge as you!

LOGGING MILES:
We encourage you to log all “intentional miles” – this includes running, walking, swimming, cycling and paddling.  These 2 challenges are also meant to be unique miles so if you go run 5 miles, you’d log that in one of your 2 challenges – not both.  This is totally on the honor system, we’re not asking you to upload GPS files or show proof. This is a personal challenge not a competitive race.

MASSIVE 8″ Medal + Tank or Tshirt + Bonus Swag!

We love being known for some of the best swag and giveaways in the industry.  With this challenge all participants will earn this massive 8″ moving medal, their choice of a tank top or tshirt AND a bonus swag item (Beach Towel).

Above are the MASSIVE 8″ wide moving medals showcasing your route from “Boone to the Banks” across the state of North Carolina & from “Myrtle to the Mountains” across the state of South Carolina.  All participants who sign up will earn this killer medal on a ribbon for you to hang and brag to your friends about.

Tank or Tshirt – You Pick (3 Colors)

Pick 1 Tank or Tshirt in a variety of colors.  This is our first time offering the ability to customize your swag.  We have 3 colors to choose from and you can choose either a Racerback tank top or Tshirt.  They all come in a tri-blend super soft material that is incredibly comfortable to wear.

During registration you will have the opportunity to select either a Soft Tri-Blend T-shirt or a Racerback Tank Top; and that’s not all!  You can choose from Red, Blue or Green.  You will also be able to select additional shirts/tanks to add on during the registration process if you’d like a second one.  These all come in Youth – XXXL size (additional charge for XXL & XXXL).

Bonus Swag Included Free!

Included for free with your registration is a beach towel for Boone to the Banks and a “Buff” for Myrtle to the Mountains.

Love the idea and willing to share it?  After you register, you’ll be given a link to share.  For every person that signs up using your link, you’ll get $5 refunded automatically on your card.  There is NO LIMIT to the number of referral refunds you could earn so keep sharing with your running community!

It’s really simple so why not share it anyways.  Share your link on Facebook, messenger, email, or text.

After you have successfully registered begin logging your miles by signing into your RunSignUp account, you will then want to select the challenge you signed up for: “Boone To Banks” or “Myrtle To The Mountains” and then input your miles & time for the day.  Once you have completed the challenge we will automatically ship your package to you.  These will begin shipping mid September.

Most races have early bird discounts and the price increases the closer you get to the race – not here.  It’s a virtual challenge so the price will be the same – $45.

We will have our “First Heat” registration open now through the end of August and ship out all of your swag mid to late September.  Registration will remain open until the event has sold out for this round.

These FAQ’s are a little different than our typical race, if you don’t find your answer here or anywhere on the Challenge race page, feel free to use our contact form here and we will reply as quickly as possible.  We will update this page with more FAQ’s as they’re asked.

How do I track my mileage
– Once you register, you’ll be given instructions on how to track your miles and time via a free app (Strava) and how to log those miles in the system.  It’s really easy!

How do I join the private Facebook group
– Login to Facebook and click this link.  You’ll have to request to join and it’ll ask you for your registration number.  We also send you a post registration email with instructions.  We will do our best to approve you as soon as possible and get you in the group.

When will the items be shipped
– We’ll be shipping the first “heat” on or before September 15th.  So get to running and whether you finish your miles before that time or not, as long as you were registered in the first heat, we’ll ship your items by 9/15.  If we sell out or you’re registered for the second “heat”, we’ll be shipping those items out after the fall races – date TBD.

Where/when can I run
– Anywhere/Anytime – start logging miles immediately after you register.

Stroller/Dog Friendly
– Of Course! We don’t recommend leaving them behind

Hydration
– Highly recommended – On Your Own!  Whether it be a hand held, vest or dropping bottled water along your route – hydrate!

Course Information
– Road – Trail – Beach or Dreadmill.  Wherever you choose to run!

Not Certified/Sanctioned/Chip Timed
– This course is not certified or sanctioned, nor is is supported or chip timed.  It is a completely virtual challenge where you’ll track your distance and log your miles through our online dashboard.  I think this was pretty clear but just to be safe.

You Got This
– Use our challenges to motivate yourself to cover as many miles each week as you can, but pace yourself, this is on your time!  We will help you track your progress and feel a part of a larger running community through our Facebook Group and tracking program.

It’s Simple

1. Do what you can – when you can from – wherever you are.
2. Track your progress on our race page and connect with our facebook group.
3. Complete the challenge distance.
4. Receive your amazing medal, swag + bonus item.