The Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL)
- Date
- October 4–10, 2026
- Location
- n/a, Saint Louis, MO
- Distance
- The Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL)
From the Organizer
Join F3 Gateway (St. Louis) for our 7th annual, week-long virtual activity challenge, benefiting The Covering House. This year, we will attempt to CIRCLE THE GLOBE for TCH... 24,901 miles! We will need your help! All participants will track and report their mileage throughout the week. Together, we will log more than 24,901 combined miles of walking, running, cycling, or whatever your favorite activity is!
The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual trafficking and exploitation in the Saint Louis area and around the world. This event is also a fundraiser to raise money for a deserving nonprofit that helps survivors of sex trafficking from all around the country, but is based in St. Louis, MO called The Covering House. The funds raised through this event will go directly to the restoration of survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.
ABOUT THE COVERING HOUSE - https://thecoveringhouse.org/
The Covering House provides refuge and restoration, using the least restrictive environment, for sexually exploited and trafficked children and teens, providing safety, dignity, and freedom utilizing top level staffing and oversight. The Covering House provides residential therapeutic services and community based services for youth survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation. These services include counseling, group therapy, education, and mentoring.
ABOUT F3 ST. LOUIS - https://f3nation.com/ (for F3 STL Locations, click here: https://f3stlouis.com/)
F3 is a national network of free, peer-led workouts for men. Our mission is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership. Started in 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina, F3 is now in 48 states with more than 5,400 scheduled workouts a week through the volunteer efforts of men whose lives have been changed by their involvement with the group.
The three Fs in our name stand for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith — the last of which we define as not one specific religion or faith system, but simply a belief in something outside oneself.
Our workouts …
Are free of charge
Are open to all men
Are held outdoors, rain or shine, heat or cold
Are led by men who participate in the workout in a rotating fashion, with no training or certification necessary
End with a Circle of Trust
We welcome men of all fitness levels to our workouts and have no requirement for membership other than that you show up at the appointed time and place and follow what the workout leader (the “Q” in F3 lingo) does.
The F3 Credo is: Leave no man behind, but leave no man where you find him.
Events
Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Louis, MO
Population
293,109
as of 2023
Elevation
471 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
118
Days to train
- Race
- The Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL)
- Date
- October 4–10, 2026
- Location
- n/a, Saint Louis, MO
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL)?
- The Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL) is a running race held in Saint Louis, Missouri on October 4, 2026. 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 Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL)?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Saint Louis, Missouri at n/a, Saint Louis, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Covering House 24,901-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL)
Oct 4, 2026