Stronger Together
In 2020, the Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race served as a way for the Aravaipa Community around the world to come together as one during trying times. Along with the amazing stories and experiences we were able to share, this amazing community was able to raise nearly $17,000 for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2020 Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race showcased how amazing and far-reaching the Aravaipa Community is. This community proved that even in the most desperate times of need, together we are STRONG.
The 2021 Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race serves as a way to bring the community together once again, this time to give back to the environment we all love to explore. In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, Aravaipa will be donating 10% of all race entries to the National Forest Foundation to help maintain and protect our lands.
In addition, Aravaipa will be donating $10 for every “Stronger Together” shirt purchased from the Strong Store during the event. If participants want to donate directly, you can visit the National Forest Foundation website here or donate through the Run Signup Event page.
Let’s come together this year and show the world that we are Stronger Together.
What Is A Virtual Race?
A Virtual Race is like a traditional race but it takes place in a location and time of your choice. You can walk, jog, or run wherever you may be, and at any time during race week for your chosen distance.
Choose Your Place
Ever wonder if your go-to training grounds would make a good race? Or maybe you want to explore a new trail? Show us! This is where you get to be creative. Design a loop course around your neighborhood or crush miles of mountain repeats! Run from road to trail, or power up that poor man's treadmill (trash bag and soap)! Wherever and however you want to run the distance, be creative and have fun!
Choose Your Race
Just like registering for a traditional race, you choose the distance that best suits you. Aiming for that first 5K or looking to take the next step to to ultra? Choose your preferred distance below!
- 5 KM
- 10 KM
- Half-Marathon
- Marathon
- 50 KM
- 50 Mile
- 100 Mile
Choose Your Pace
You can walk, run, skip, hike, shuffle, or sprint your distance; whatever is comfortable for you. As long as it's by foot, you can travel your course at your pace. Take pictures along the way!
FAQ: "Can I take more than one day to complete my distance?"
You can! Example: if you want to sign up for a 100 Mile distance and break it down to 10 miles a day, you can do that! However, the clock starts when you start running the first day and ends upon completion of the distance. So if you run 50 miles in five days--your results reflects total time rather than 'total moving time.'
Event Information
Run
EVENT DATE: April 9-18, 2021
Join our team to run the Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race any time between April 9-18. This allows runners and families flexibility to run when it is most convenient for them. We will share runner posts and stories on our main social media pages throughout the week! Register by March 28th to ensure your race shirt, bib, and sticker ships prior to the race. To ensure the quality craftsmanship of the items, all finisher medals, belt buckles, and premium awards will ship after the event ends.
Highlights
Run "together" as a community
Help support the places we love to explore.
Earn Prizes
Track
Wherever you choose to run your race, make sure to track it! You can track your run by using a variety of apps on your smartphone like Strava or MapMyRun. You can also use a GPS watch, or take a photo of a treadmill monitor. Don't hesitate to get creative with your route. You can even win an award for best Strava Art!
Highlights
Final results posted on our website
Awards for creativity.
Share
Social networking FTW! When you complete your run, be sure to post your results on the Run Signup Event Page. We'll be checking the leaderboard throughout the event, giving shout outs, virtual hugs, high-fives and kudos that go along with crossing that finish line!
Plus share your run adventure with us on social media by tagging us @AravaipaRunning #AravaipaStrong and through joining our Aravaipa Running Discord Channel!
Runners will have until April 18th to submit their results on Run Signup.
Celebrate
YOU DID THE THING!
Feel free to do a dance that borders on embarrassingly fantastic and celebrate YOU! Our community is a collection of incredible and amazing people who lift each other up, dust each other off, and remind us all to keep going! Let's celebrate each others individual accomplishments, as well as what we have accomplished as we come together as a community. After all, we are Stronger Together.
Aravaipa Strong & The National Forest Foundation
Register for the 2021 Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race and Aravaipa will donate 10% of all race entries to the National Forest Foundation. Additionally, Aravaipa will donate $10 for every "Stronger Together" shirt sold.
In 2020, we were able to raise nearly $17,000 for COVID Relief through the Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race. In 2021, our goal is to showcase the power of the Aravaipa Community. We want to show the world that we are Stronger Together but uniting as a community to help protect the parks and lands we love to explore. With Earth Day quickly approaching (April 22nd), Aravaipa will be donating 10% of all race entries, and $10 for each "Stronger Together" shirt sold to the National Forest Foundation as a way to help do our part in protecting our lands while celebrating the power of this amazing community.
The National Forest Foundation is the leading organization inspiring personal and meaningful connections to our National Forests and was created with a simple mission: bring people together to restore and enhance our National Forests and Grasslands. To learn more about all the amazing projects the NFF has underway, such as their tree planting program, please visit their website here.
What's In Your Swag Bag?
Create your own printable virtual bib by clicking on the image above!
Strong Store
Premium Finisher Award
Aravaipa Strong Socks
Additional Race Shirt
Unisex Hoodie
Unisex Joggers
Ladies Running Man Tank
Mens Running Man Tank
Ladies Tank
Mens Tank
Mens Aravaipa Strong Tee
Navy Aravaipa Strong Running Man Tee
Navy Strongman Trucker
Grey Strongman Trucker
Navy Aravaipa Strong Trucker
Charcoal Aravaipa Strong Trucker
Pricing
| Item | Price |
| Aravaipa Strong Race Entry (Early Pricing: 3/15-3/28) |
$49 (any distance) * Price will increase starting 3/29 |
| Mens "Stronger Together" Charity Tee | $25 ($10 from each purchase will be donated to the National Forest Foundation) |
| Ladies “Stronger Together” Charity Tee | $25 ($10 from each purchase will be donated to the National Forest Foundation) |
| Additional Race Tee | $20 |
| Premium Finisher Award | $15 |
| Aravaipa Strong 100M Buckle | $25 |
| Aravaipa Strong Socks | $15 |
| Aravaipa Strong Unisex Hoodie | $50 |
| Aravaipa Strong Unisex Joggers | $40 |
| Aravaipa Strong Running Man Tank | $20 |
| Aravaipa Strong Tank | $20 |
| Ladies Aravaipa Strong V-Neck | $20 |
| Men’s Aravaipa Strong Tee | $20 |
| Aravaipa Strong Trucker Hats (All Colors and Logos) |
$25 |
| * Includes Domestic Shipping | - International Shipping: $20 |
Awards
Finisher
All participants in the Aravaipa Strong Virtual Race will receive a custom finisher medal designed and created by our Aravaipa Artworx Team.
UPGRADE
Runners have the option to upgrade to a premium finisher award that is larger and designed to be displayed on a shelf or table top, in addition to the base packet finisher medal.
BUCKLE
An Artworx Special Edition! Commemorate your run with a shiny new buckle! How far will you run to earn this beauty?
PODIUM
The top three men and top three women in each distance will be recognized as podium finishers on the @AravaipaRunning Instagram Account.
'EXTRA FUN'
PLUS for a little added fun, try to claim one of these 'extra' awards based on individual creativity! Submissions will be voted on by our Aravaipa Team!
Sponsors
