EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE GRAND PRIZE DRAWS. NO RUNNING IS REQUIRED!
Thank you to all who have supported this challenge. We are now at 260 registrations and over $14,000 raised!
Register at the bottom of this page.
The Runnin' Rich Vert Challenge was established following the tragic passing of Richard Booth on December 3, 2023. Richard was a pillar of the Nanaimo trail running community, embodying all the very best aspects of the sport - hard work, grit, generosity, kindness, camaraderie, a wicked sense of humour, and on occasion, a very impressive beard. His sudden passing was a devastating loss for all who knew and loved him, but none more so than his beloved family. Richard leaves behind his wife Taylor and two young children.
Our intention with this challenge is to bring the trail running community together as we honour the loss of a Nanaimo legend whose laughter could often be heard echoing from the summit of Mount Benson. Like many trail runners, Richard loved tracking metrics. However, of all the metrics at his fingertips, none mattered more to him than vertical gain.
This is a virtual challenge open to all runners regardless of their location. For those who want to support Richard but don't wish to run, we still encourage you to register, purchase merchandise, or donate and be entered for a chance at the grand prize draw.
All proceeds from entry fees, merchandise sales, and donations will go towards Richard and Taylor's children.
PRIZES
GRAND PRIZES: Two $500 Frontrunners Nanaimo gift cards
- Every $20 entry will be awarded one ticket towards the draw for the two grand prizes.
- For every 25,000 metres of vertical gain achieved throughout the challenge, registrants will be awarded an additional ticket.
- Registrants can earn tickets from Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 3, 2024 inclusive.
- The first $500 prize draw will take place in June 2024. The second $500 draw will take place after the challenge concludes in December 2024.
- The same registrant cannot win both prizes.
OVERALL WINNER: $100 Frontrunners Nanaimo gift card
- For the runner who achieves the most vertical gain over the course of the challenge.
OTHER PRIZES: Clothing, race entries to Run Sayshutsun and Coastline Endurance Running events (Kusam Klimb, Finlayson Arm Ultra), gift cards, and other goodies.
- We will be drawing for these prizes throughout the challenge.
- Winning one of these prizes does not exclude you from the grand prize draw.
FLATLANDER SPECIAL: $100 Frontrunners Nanaimo gift card
- We have a coveted prize for the runner who achieves the least amount of vertical gain while running the greatest distance.
DETAILS
The challenge will be held from January 1 to December 3, 2024. However, you may register at any point, and we will transfer all your records from Jan 1st onward using your Strava account. Weekly leaderboards can be found on our Strava Club and annual standings will be updated weekly at http://standings.runninrichchallenge.com.
If you are taking part in the challenge your entry must be associated with a free Strava account. If you have a private account expect a follow request from either Vlad Yurkov or Tommy Mlazgar to gain access to your progress.
Please get involved and spread the word. Tag your Instagram adventures with #runninrichchallenge and follow @runninrichchallenge.
SPONSORS
We want to thank our generous sponsors for supporting Richard.
