Race Details

Get ready to flex those civic muscles and sprint towards democracy with the most electrifying virtual race this side of the ballot box - Vote Running: A Race to the Polls! This isn't just any run; it's a full-on campaign to get your heart pumping and your voting spirit soaring all the way to Election Day. Why? Because that's how real change happens, and we're all about making you feel like the powerhouse voter you truly are.

Here's the lowdown: Chanting your favorite political slogans as you hit the pavement is entirely optional, but highly encouraged. Why not embrace the full patriotic experience? We're talking about a journey through the corridors of power, minus the bureaucracy but plus all the endorphins. And because we love a good plot twist, we're not just crowning the speediest sprinters or the most persistent plodders - we're celebrating every single participant who crosses both the finish line AND the voting booth threshold. That's right, whether you're a seasoned ultrarunner or a couch-to-5K newbie, you're in this race to make your voice heard.

Every participant scores a rad T-shirt and a sticker pack that'll make your water bottle the envy of every polling place. But wait, there's more! We're hooking you up with a 1-month training calendar packed with workout options and enough nonsense to keep you motivated and giggling all the way to the polls. It's part fitness plan, part civic duty cheat sheet, and 100% guaranteed to make you the most informed runner-voter in your district.

Ready to commit to this democratic love affair? Register by September 30th to snag your swag and make sure you're decked out for both the run and the voting booth. You've got until Election Day to log your miles and, more importantly, cast your ballot. So lace up, study those propositions, and let's run full tilt towards a brighter future. It's time to prove that all of us have the power to go the distance for democracy, one stride and one vote at a time. Remember, in this race, we ALL win by exercising our right to vote!

Policies

BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Entries
One of the things we strive for is to create inclusion and equality in the running
community. As much as we want to say that all you need to run is a pair of
shoes, we know the reality is much more complex.
To create intentional space for people, we have a number of free entries for our
races that we would like to extend to BIPOC and LGBTQ+
athletes. We would like to emphasize that these are not need based or
scholarships. These entries are an affirmation of belonging in our community. We
are not in any way publicly advertising who accepts an entry, and you do not
have to be an out member of the LGBTQ+ community to receive one. We are not
questioning or asking for additional information from anyone who asks for a code,
they will be handed out as long as we have funding to do so.
If you would like a code, please email us at ally@cussingrunner.com . We
have earmarked funds for both BIPOC and LGBTQ+. Please feel free to share this offer with friends.

Entrance Policy for Transgender Athletes
We will accept each entrant’s declared gender at face value, and no additional supporting
evidence is required. Athletes may register as the gender they identify with.

Entrance Policy for Non-Binary Athletes
People whose gender is not male or female; including but not limited to: genderqueer, agender, bigender. We want to acknowledge, respect, and provide opportunity in the registration process to express their desired pronouns. Please email ally@cussingrunner.com after registration and we will amend our records as Ultrasignup does not currently have that option.

Event's current local time: 5:30 AM CT