IRU’s Endurance Run Challenge is back after its consecutive 3 years of success (2021–2023)!
Yes, you read that right. Our Endurance Run will begin on Friday, 04 October 2024 and continue till 6:00 am Monday, 07 October 2024. The goal is simple; to run a constant distance after every 4 hours over a period of 24-hours or 48-hours, within the 04 October to 04 October window. That sounds like fun, right? Here’s how we will do it:
How to Participate!
1. Pick your Endurance Run Challenge duration:
• 24-Hours
• 48-Hours
2. Select the distance you intend running after every 4 hours over the period of your above selected duration:
• 4 km (24 kms for 24-HR and 48 kms for 48-HR)
• 7 km (42 kms for 24-HR and 84 kms for 48-HR
• 10 km (60 kms for 24-HR and 120 kms for 48-HR)
3. Register yourself at this link (Ticket Rs.3,000) Last Day To Register: 27th September 2024
https://islamabadrunwithus.com/event/view/iru-endurance-challenge-24-48-hour
4. Select the 24-hours OR 48-hours window within 04 October to 07 October time slot you wish to run in.
5. Run the same distance after 4 hours. And again after 4 hours. For 24-HR keep repeating till you make 6 total runs. For 48-HR keep repeating till you make 12 total runs.
6. Track the runs on your sports watch and use the following Google Form link to submit your achievement as you go along:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhwWcnF3AZSPjtEQfIBzqnbXZXxlt8gcqJ9ucalvZpndV8vg/viewform
What you will need for this:
• A smartphone with STRAVA to record the run. Or a sports watch that is compatible with STRAVA to track your runs
• A safe, easily accessible, and mapped route
• Most importantly, an untapped reservoir of running mania that is waiting to be breached!!!
What you will achieve after this:
• A medal*
• A T-shirt*
• Perpetual bragging rights :)
*Payment for event Registration to be made by Friday, September 27th, 2024 before 6pm. Confirmation will only be provided after acknowledgment of payment.
TICKET AMOUNT: PKR 3,000/-
Register Online: https://islamabadrunwithus.com/event/view/iru-endurance-challenge-24-48-hour
Race Rules:
1. Challenge starts & ends locally based on each runner’s geographical location, starting 6 am on Friday, 04 October 2024 and continue till 6:00 am Monday, 07 October 2024.
2. This is a timed barred event only & has to be achieved within the stated days; therefore, activities submitted for any other day will not be accepted.
3. Results will be compiled on Time Elapsed basis (average pace per kilometre).
4. Recording the run on STRAVA application is a must; no treadmill or manual results will be accepted.
5. All activity types are acceptable i.e. Run, Walk, Hike or a combination of all three; as long as the minimum distance of the challenge is achieved.
6. All subsequent runs (i.e. 2nd till 6th or 12th run) have to start exactly 4 hours after the start of the preceding run (grace period of +/- 30 mins is allowable throughout the entire 24 hour period and +/- 60 mins is allowable throughout the entire 24/48 hour period).
7. An individual will only be classified as a finisher if he successfully manages to finish his opted category (i.e. 4KM, 7KM or 10KM). If any amendment in the selected distance is required, please get in touch now; changes post event will not be possible.
8. Deadline to submit your result is Monday, 07 October by 2200 Hours.
9. Submission of your results through the Google Form is mandatory.
Alongside sharing your activities on the Google Form and/or WhatsApp Group; please feel free to submit your activity / running stories (statistics, pictures & videos) on the platform PRC. The best post will also be featured on our page.
Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanirunnerscommunity
Share your achievement with your friends and tag us
@Islamabadrunwithus
#IslamabadRunWithUs
#IRUEnduranceChallenge
Return to our Facebook page to view the Endurance Race achievements on Tuesday evening.
About @Islamabadrunwithus
We are the first & the pioneer community running club in Pakistan. Our aim is to promote healthy lifestyle through group events. Our group activities are free and anyone can join us.
About the Challenge:
Islamabad Run with Us (IRU) introduced the 24/48-Hour Endurance Run Challenge to test extreme endurance and mental toughness. Inspired by David Goggins, a former Navy SEAL and ultra-endurance athlete, this challenge pushes participants to their physical and mental limits.
In this event, runners cover a set distance of 4, 7, or 10 km every 4 hours for 24 or 48 hours. They must complete each round within the given time.
First held in March 2021, the challenge attracted more than 100 runners from across the country. It has since become an annual event, with successful runs in October 2022 and 2023. Athletes continue to take part in this test of determination and strength, pushing themselves to new limits each year. Join us for the ultimate test of endurance and mental grit!
Get in touch; if you have any query:
Qasim Naz (0313-7896969)