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5K Walk
RunEasy·Race day

5K Walk

13 weeks from 25-minute walks to a full 5K. All the fitness, none of the impact.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

5K Walk/Run
RunEasy·Race day

5K Walk/Run

13 weeks of walk/run intervals to your first 5K. Walk breaks are your superpower.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

5K Race
RunEasy·Race day·5 training

5K Race

8 weeks of training to your first finish line. The world's most popular race distance.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Day Hike Challenge / Peak Bagging
TrekEasy·1 day

Day Hike Challenge / Peak Bagging

Structured summit challenges. NH 48, ADK 46, SoCal Six-Pack — your growing checklist.

4,300m summit|1,200m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Summit Day Hike (Non-Technical)
ClimbEasy·1 day

Summit Day Hike (Non-Technical)

Reach a mountain summit. Mt Washington, Mt Adams, Longs Peak — no ropes required.

4,300m summit|1,500m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Century Ride (100mi)
CycleMedium·Race day

Century Ride (100mi)

100 miles in one ride. Cycling's marathon equivalent.

1,000m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

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Gran Fondo
CycleHard·Race day

Gran Fondo

100-150km mountain rides with timed sections. 55% of riders are over 50.

2,800m summit|3,000m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Gravel Race
CycleHard·Race day

Gravel Race

Road fitness meets off-road adventure. The fastest-growing segment of cycling.

2,000m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Half Marathon
RunEasy·Race day·6 training

Half Marathon

13.1 miles — the distance where joggers become runners. 12-16 weeks of training.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

10K Race
RunEasy·Race day·5 training

10K Race

Double the distance, double the accomplishment. 10-12 weeks of structured training.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Metric Century (100K)
CycleEasy·Race day

Metric Century (100K)

100 kilometers in the saddle. The first big milestone in distance cycling.

600m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Backpacking Overnight (2-3 days)
TrekEasy·3 days

Backpacking Overnight (2-3 days)

2-3 days in the backcountry with everything on your back. The foundation trek.

800m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim
TrekHard·2 days

Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim

21 miles rim to rim through the Grand Canyon — 5,800 feet down, 4,400 feet up.

2,512m summit|1,800m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Sprint Triathlon
TriEasy·Race day·3 training

Sprint Triathlon

750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run. Your entry into multi-sport racing.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Appalachian Trail: Section Hike
TrekHard·10 days

Appalachian Trail: Section Hike

Pick a section of the 2,190-mile trail from Georgia to Maine and walk it.

2,025m summit|5,000m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Colorado 14er (Class 2-3)
ClimbMedium·1 day

Colorado 14er (Class 2-3)

58 peaks above 14,000ft. Scrambling, altitude, and the satisfaction of summit lists.

4,400m summit|1,500m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Marathon
RunMedium·Race day·6 training

Marathon

26.2 miles of grit. 16-20 weeks of training for the world's iconic distance.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Pool-to-Open-Water Transition
WaterEasy·1 day

Pool-to-Open-Water Transition

From pool lanes to open water. Coached sessions that build confidence and skill.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Hut-to-Hut Weekend Trek
TrekEasy·3 days

Hut-to-Hut Weekend Trek

Walk between mountain huts. No tent, no stove — just trail and views.

2,500m summit|1,500m gain

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina

Open Water Swim (1mi-5K)
WaterEasy·1 day

Open Water Swim (1mi-5K)

1 mile to 5K in open water. Local lake swims to Chesapeake Bay and Kingdom Swim.

What it takes

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C=Cardio · S=Strength · A=Altitude · D=Stamina