Summer Miles Challenge: June 1 - Aug 31

The Summer Miles Challenge will take place from Monday, June 1, 2026, through Monday, August 31, 2026, starting at 12:00 AM EDT in Bluffton, IN. Participants can choose from four goal options: 100 run/walk miles, 250 bike miles, 500 bike miles, or a combined option (100 run/walk miles plus 250–500 bike miles). The challenge tracks intentionally covered distances for exercise, excluding normal daily steps.

All participants must follow the challenge rules: treadmill or outdoor walking/running intended to cover a distance counts. Stationary or outdoor cycling intended to cover a distance counts. Normal daily steps (walking around home, office, or between classes) do not count. Intentional miles — such as walking to work daily or walking a dog — do count.

• Tracking options: download a printable mileage log, or use the free Strava app (join the Challenge Club for accountability).
• Important dates: Challenge starts June 1, 2026. T‑shirts ready for pickup on June 24, 2026. Mailing of shirts and medals begins August 1, 2026. In‑person medal pickup also begins August 1, 2026. Challenge ends August 31, 2026.
• Every registrant receives a Summer Challenge T‑shirt. A medal is earned upon completing the chosen mileage goal.
• Strava group access is included for all participants to connect and share progress.
• Registration closes June 18, 2026.

The Summer Miles Challenge is designed to help participants meet summer fitness goals with flexible indoor/outdoor options. No minimum age or demographics are specified; the event is open to anyone who wants to log intentional run, walk, or bike miles.

• Contact: Laurie Baumgartner at 260‑273‑2771 or via the event website.
• Location: Bluffton, IN (virtual challenge, no physical gathering).
• No refund or transfer policy is stated on this page.
• Participants selecting packet mailing during registration will have shirts and medals mailed starting August 1, 2026. In‑person pickup is also available from August 1 onward.
• The challenge is organized by Bluffton Parks.

The Summer Miles Challenge (June 1 – August 31, 2026) encourages participants to log intentional running, walking, or cycling miles — indoors or outdoors — with customizable goals from 100 to 500 miles, earning a T‑shirt and completion medal while connecting with others via Strava.