Event Description
Introducing the Cabin Fever Achiever Challenge (3.0)!
Each week for 8 weeks, we’ll send you a new run challenge. You’ll have 1 week to complete the challenge. Once complete, submit your challenge, with GPS / Garmin / Strava / photo evidence.
Every registered runner will get a shirt. Some weekly challenges will include a bonus prize, courtesy of our sponsors. Other weeks we may spotlight a non-profit to raise awareness of their cause. Our favorite social media posts (Facebook or Instagram) using #CabinFeverAchiever will be selected for an additional prize. A portion of each registration will go to Meals on Wheels - Atlanta. You can read more about Meals on Wheels below.
We launched the first Cabin Fever Achiever Challenge back in April 2020 as a way to help people stay active and connected. The response was incredible: over 600 participants took on the challenge with half of them completing all 8 weeks! Now We’re excited to bring you the Cabin Fever Achiever Challenge 3.0! We’ve learned a lot from our first Challenge and can’t wait to bring it back, better than ever! Whether you took one of our first challenges or you’re new to our virtual events, you’re sure to have 8 weeks of entertainment and motivation! Returning challengers will get a bonus swag item!
Cost : $40 for 8 weeks (First Challenge sent on 3/7/21 at 8:00 AM)
What you get :
Weekly Challenge email , check those spam filters!
Cabin Fever Achiever Challenge shirt (mailed or picked up at the end of the challenge).
Chance to win weekly prizes from sponsors (mailed or picked up at the end of the challenge)
Finishers medal for those that complete at least 5 challenges. Complete all 8 and receive an additional award!
On a team? Some weeks will include bonus challenges specifically for teams !
Proceeds:
Staying connected (Virtually):
Leading up to Week 1 join our Facebook Event. There we will have important updates and allow you to share with all of your friends that might want to join you on our 8-week journey! Once the event begins, interact with all of the other Challengers in our dedicated Facebook group. There you’ll be able to take part in seeing everyone else’s progress and impressive photo-ops!
Follow us on Instagram @horizonrace and tag #CabinFeverAchiever when you post your challenges! There may be some prizes for our favorite posts as the challenge continues.
Event details and schedule
FAQ’s
Q: Will this be any different than the CFA Challenge from the previous CFA's?
A: Yes! We’re streamlining the challenge reporting system, adding ways for participants to connect with each other, and ordering our medals much earlier! 2-3 of everyone’s favorite challenges last time may be reinstated. The remainder will be brand new!
Q: How much is registration?
A: Registration is $35 before 2/1, $40 before 3/1, and $45 after 3/8
Q: How hard are the challenges?
A: We want to make this fun for as many runners as possible. Challenges will be manageable for most runners and walkers. If there is a challenge that is too difficult, or can't be completed for any reason, email challenge@runhorizon.com and we’ll send you an alternative!
Q: What if a work or living situation prevents me from completing a challenge?
A: We understand that everybody has a different set of personal challenges, which has only been exacerbated by COVD-19. While we do intend some challenges to be more difficult than others, if it is impossible or beyond reasonable for you to complete, you can email us at challenge@runhorizon.com REQUESTING an alternative challenge and we will provide one for you!
Q: Are you still accepting weekly sponsors and non-profit spotlights?
A: Yes! If you know of a business or non-profit that wants to engage with us please send them our way!
Q: Do I have to run the challenges, or can I walk?
A: Challenges can be completed running or walking.
Q: Do I have to live in Atlanta to participate?
A: Nope! Our first Cabin Fever Achiever Challenge had participants from 29 states and 3 countries! Some of our sponsors will be local businesses, but the challenges can be completed anywhere.
Q: What if I sign up after Week 1 is complete?
A: That's OK! We'll give you a chance to make up any challenges you've missed. You won't be eligible for social media or sponsor prizes for make-up challenges.
Q: How do I prove I completed the challenge?
A: We will send you a form to submit with each week’s challenge email. You can upload garmin, strava, Runkeeper, or photographs. Even a brief written description will suffice. We want the run to be the challenge, not the reporting of it!
Q: How long do I have to submit each challenge?
A: Weekly challenges must be submitted by the following Sunday at 8:00 AM
Q: Does everyone get a t-shirt?
A: Yep!
Q: What are these team challenges?
A: There will be some weeks where teams will have either an alternative challenge or an add-on challenge in addition to the normal one. Don’t worry! Missing a team challenge will NOT affect your individual challenge completion total!
Q: If I’m not on a team does that mean I can’t participate when there’s a team challenge week?
A: Whether you’re on a team or not there will be a challenge every week for you.
Q: Will there always be a weekly prize?
A: Not always. We are working with various sponsors and vendors to provide weekly prizes, but some weeks may not have prizes.
Q: When and how will I receive my t-shirt and prizes?
A: You will receive everything after the challenge is complete. You will have the option to pick up in-person (Atlanta, GA) or may request shipping for no added cost.
