Races

In this virtual challenge you take a step for each soldier who died during the Vietnam War.  58,479 soldiers died.  Total steps is around 33 miles (Does not need to be completed at one time and can use alternative activities).  Once you complete the requirements for the race you will receive a race medal with the Vietnam Challenge Coin in the middle. Activity type: run, walk, or alternate activity Challenge requirements: • Take a step for each soldier who died in the Vietnam War: 58,749 steps or 33 miles (may also incorporate an alternative activity for all or part of this challenge) • Must post race pictures wearing your most patriotic gear when completing this challenge on social media with hashtag #pspsworkoutforacause   Alternate activities(Can not double dip): Each steps can be converted to: • Calories burned - 1 calorie equals 10 steps • Fitness classes – a 1hr fitness class equals 5000 steps • Weightlifting – 1 pound lifted equals 1 step • Punches/kicks – 1 punch or kick equals

22 soldiers commit suicide on average every single day. This medal challenge is to help raise awareness for those lost to suicide. Activity type: Running, pushups, or weightlifting Difficulty level: Easy to Medium Challenge Requirements: • Wear your most patriotic gear when completing this challenge • Must post picture or video on social media with hashtag #pspsworkoutforacause AND • 22-mile race challenge adding up to a total of 22 miles. Nominate someone else at each run. OR • 22 pushups for 22 days posting and nominating others OR • 175,000# total lifted weight: the average number of soldiers have died in the past 22 years to suicide. Nominate someone else on

In the battle of Marathon (490 BC) an army of Athenians faced off against an army of Persians over twice their size. Through brilliant battle strategy and the valor of each Grecian soldier defending their homeland, the Persian army was driven back and defeated. The messenger and solder, Pheidippides, ran to deliver the victorious message of the battle to Athens over 25 miles away from Marathon. You too can run to deliver a message of victory and receive this victory medal! Activity type: Running or Alternate activity Challenge requirements: • Wear your most patriotic gear when completing this challenge • Must post race pictures on social media with hashtag #pspsworkoutforacause • Run a total of 26.2 miles (can be broken up). Alternative options: 46,500 steps can be converted to: • Calories burned - 1 calorie equals 10 steps (4,650 total calories burned) • Fitness classes – a 1hr fitness class equals 5000 steps (9 total classes) • Weight lifting - 1-pound lifted equals 1 step (ie. bench

In this virtual challenge you take a step for each soldier who died during the World War II.  407,000 soldiers died (229 miles of steps).  You do not need to be completed this challenge at one time and can use alternative activities.  Once you complete the requirements for the race you will receive a race medal with the World War II Challenge Coin in the middle. Activity type: run, walk, or alternate activity Challenge requirements: • Take a step for each soldier who died in the Vietnam War: 407,000 soldiers died (229 miles of steps) (may also incorporate an alternative activity for all or part of this challenge) • Must post race pictures wearing your most patriotic gear when completing this challenge on social media with hashtag #pspsworkoutforacause   Alternate activities(Can not double dip): Each steps can be converted to: • Calories burned - 1 calorie equals 10 steps • Fitness classes – a 1hr fitness class equals 5000 steps • Weightlifting – 1 pound lifted equals 1 step • Punches/k

In this virtual challenge you take a step for each soldier who died during the World War I.  116,000 soldiers died (65 miles of steps).  You do not need to be completed this challenge at one time and can use alternative activities.  Once you complete the requirements for the race you will receive a race medal with the World War I Challenge Coin in the middle. Activity type: run, walk, or alternate activity Challenge requirements: • Take a step for each soldier who died in the World War I: 116,000 soldiers died (65 miles of steps) (may also incorporate an alternative activity for all or part of this challenge) • Must post race pictures wearing your most patriotic gear when completing this challenge on social media with hashtag #pspsworkoutforacause   Alternate activities(Can not double dip): Each steps can be converted to: • Calories burned - 1 calorie equals 10 steps • Fitness classes – a 1hr fitness class equals 5000 steps • Weightlifting – 1 pound lifted equals 1 step • Punches/kicks

In this virtual challenge you take a step for each soldier who died during the Revolutionary War.  25,000 soldiers died (14 miles of steps).  You do not need to be completed this challenge at one time and can use alternative activities.  Once you complete the requirements for the race you will receive a race medal with the Revolutionary War Challenge Coin in the middle. Activity type: run, walk, or alternate activity Challenge requirements: • Take a step for each soldier who died in the Revolutionary War: 25,000 soldiers died (14 miles of steps) (may also incorporate an alternative activity for all or part of this challenge) • Must post race pictures wearing your most patriotic gear when completing this challenge on social media with hashtag #pspsworkoutforacause   Alternate activities(Can not double dip): Each steps can be converted to: • Calories burned - 1 calorie equals 10 steps • Fitness classes – a 1hr fitness class equals 5000 steps • Weightlifting – 1 pound lifted equals 1 step

In honor of our POW/MIA soldiers. This challenge is in remembrance of the Bataan death march in WWII where 75,000 POW troops were forced to walk 65 miles to a POW camp. 17,000 soldiers died during this march. You do not need to be completed this challenge at one time and can use alternative activities.  Once you complete the requirements for the race you will receive a race medal with the POW Challenge Coin in the middle. Activity type: run, walk, or alternate activity Challenge requirements: • Run, race, or walk 65 total miles, the distance of the Bataan Death March • Must post race pictures wearing your most patriotic gear when completing this challenge on social media with hashtag #pspsworkoutforacause

In this virtual challenge you take a step for each soldier who died during the Korean War.  36,574 soldiers died.  Total steps is around 20 miles (Does not need to be completed at one time and can use alternative activities).  Once you complete the requirements for the race you will receive a race medal with the Korean Challenge Coin in the middle. Activity type: run, walk, or alternate activity Challenge requirements: • Take a step for each soldier who died in the Vietnam War: 36,574 steps or 20 miles (may also incorporate an alternative activity for all or part of this challenge) • Must post race pictures wearing your most patriotic gear when completing this challenge on social media with hashtag #pspsworkoutforacause   Alternate activities(Can not double dip): Each steps can be converted to: • Calories burned - 1 calorie equals 10 steps • Fitness classes – a 1hr fitness class equals 5000 steps • Weightlifting – 1 pound lifted equals 1 step • Punches/kicks – 1 punch or kick equals 1

Run this fun Easter themed race at Gardner Village. Racers get a fun shirt they can decorate. This is the only race that breaks out into a Easter Egg Hunt after the event with the "REAL" Easter Bunny attending.

The Challenge is #1 - Obstacle Course Fun Run #2 - A Festival #3 - A Fundraising Drive Sponsored by the Jordan Education Foundation, all proceeds go to classroom grants for local schools of the Jordan School District. Last year the Foundation was able to raise about $400,000 for our classrooms, and The Challenge Run is part of what makes that happen. We believe we can make a real difference while having a FUN!! The Challenge allows you to support education by climbing a wall, hurdling a barricade, navigating a 130 foot long -16 foot high blow up obstacle, and slip-sliding down a hill. Come join us for this and a whole lot more!!

The Witch Run is one of our favorite theme races held at Gardner Village. We have made it not only a 5K but also a Half Marathon and 10K. We will start two hours prior. This will give racers a brighter start in the daylight and a fun finish still at Gardner Village. Gardner Village is home to the best Halloween displays in Utah. We give racers a Witch Hat, Medal and a great festive Halloween experience.

We are excited to have the Gardner Village Santa Run return to West Jordan. In 2020 we have added a Half Marathon and 10K to this race that had already a great 5K. Run dressed as Santa Claus (Suit Included in Registration fee) with fun festive aid stations with milk and cookies water and Powerade. Volunteers dress as elves.