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Mission 01
Get In The Game
Log in and sync Strava.
Sep 18, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
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The Challenge
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Get ready to climb. The Triple Crown x RunToPlay Challenge gives you five simple missions to help prepare for race day. Sync your Strava, get some elevation, hit the trails, recover, and follow RunToPlay on Instagram. Complete the missions and unlock rewards from RunAsYouAre, YYOGA and our partners.
The Triple Crown takes place October 3, 2026, starting at Parkgate Village and finishing at Cypress, with approximately 57km and 3,500m of elevation gain.
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Before You Climb
Get Challenge Ready
Complete these steps so your missions can track automatically once the challenge is live.
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— Get Started With These Steps:
1Log InSign in so RunToPlay can track your progress.
2Connect StravaLet eligible activities complete missions automatically.
3Accept ChallengeAccept Get In The Game to unlock the remaining missions.
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Five Missions
Challenge Goal
Complete all five missions to automatically enter the grand prize raffle for entry to the 2027 Triple Crown Ultra, one box of Bonk Bars and one pack of Dig Deep Carb Sticks. Run. Climb. Trail. Recover. Follow.
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Mission 02
Get Vertical
Complete one Run, Trail Run, Walk, or Hike with at least 250m of elevation gain in that single Strava activity.
Sep 18, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
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Mission 03
Hit The Trails
Complete one Trail Run (Strava sport type) or Hike of at least 3km on Strava and sync it to RunToPlay.
Sep 18, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
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Mission 04
Recover
Move. Stretch. Recover. Log one Walk, Yoga, Workout, or Physical Therapy activity on Strava for at least 20 minutes.
Sep 18, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Challenge Prize
Go For The Crown
Complete all five missions to automatically enter the raffle for the full Triple Crown prize pack.
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Go For The Crown
Complete all five missions to automatically enter the raffle for entry to the 2027 Triple Crown Ultra, one box of Bonk Bars and one pack of Dig Deep Carb Sticks.
Prize Pack
Entry to the 2027 Triple Crown Ultra
One box of Bonk Bars
One pack of Dig Deep Carb Sticks
Entry to the 2027 Triple Crown UltraOne box of Bonk BarsOne pack of Dig Deep Carb SticksFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you log in, climb, hit the trails, and recover.
Five missions to help you get ready for the Triple Crown Ultra. Log in, get vertical, hit the trails, recover, and follow RunToPlay on Instagram. Complete them to unlock rewards and a raffle entry for the 2027 race.
No. Anyone with a RunToPlay account can complete these missions. Race day on October 3 is context only — this challenge closes October 2.
Create or sign in to your RunToPlay account, connect Strava, then accept Get In The Game. Once you accept, your eligible activities track toward the remaining missions automatically.
Yes. Strava verifies your elevation, trail, and recovery activities. Connect it before you start the performance missions.
There are five missions:
- Get In The Game: log in and connect Strava
- Get Vertical: 250m elevation in a single run
- Hit The Trails: a 3km Trail Run
- Recover: 20 minutes of Walk, Yoga, Workout, or Physical Therapy
- Follow RunToPlay: follow @RunToPlay on Instagram and confirm your handle
Finish all five to enter the raffle for a 2027 Triple Crown Ultra entry, one box of Bonk Bars, and one pack of Dig Deep Carb Sticks.
A membership raffle, 25% off nutrition, $25 off a trail shoe, a free YYOGA class, and a grand-prize raffle for entry to the 2027 Triple Crown Ultra, one box of Bonk Bars, and one pack of Dig Deep Carb Sticks.
The challenge is live now through October 2, 2026, the day before race day.
Make sure Strava is connected to RunToPlay and the activity meets the mission requirements. Syncs can take a little time, so give it a moment before trying again.
No. This is about showing up, climbing, hitting dirt, and recovering. Run your own pace.