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1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest

1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest is a running race on January 1 – December 31, 2027 in Edwardsville, IL, with an entry fee of $34.

Date
January 1 – December 31, 2027 (52 days to go)
Price
$34
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

MAKE THE YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT TO RUNNING!

Join RunWell on the 1000 MILE CHALLENGE, Midwest edition!  It's exactly what it sounds like.  Run or walk 1000 miles in 2027 and get sweet prizes on January 1, 2028 at the Resolution Run (participants not located in our geographical area will receive their swag in the mail after the Challenge is completed). You can also include any "purposeful" walking (Note: daily step counts, work, errands, do not count)!  

Complete the Challenge and you'll earn cool swag on January 1, 2028! We have a custom RunWell 1000 Mile Challenge belt buckle and performance shirt for all Challenge finishers!

You will receive a Welcome Email with additional instructions as to getting started and reporting mileage. 

Register today! Price increases on Jan. 2nd, and registration closes Jan 15th!

Now, let's log some miles and earn SWAG! 

Events

1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest$34

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

40°

Typical Low

23°

Chance of Rain

25%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 11 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:18 AMSunset 4:48 PMDaylight 9h 31m

About Edwardsville, IL

Population

26,543

as of 2023

City Elevation

527 ft

Nearest Airport

STL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 23 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

52

Days to train

Race
1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest
Date
January 1 – December 31, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest?
1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest is a running race held in Edwardsville, Illinois on January 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest?
Friday, January 1, 2027 in Edwardsville, Illinois at 6120 Shoger Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

1000 Mile Challenge - 2027 Midwest

Jan 1, 2027

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