What is Holiday Hustle?
Holiday Hustle is Run Across America's virtual holiday walking and running challenge, November 1 to December 31, 2026. Pick a distance goal from 50 to 500 km, then walk, run, ride or roll wherever you are and log it in the app. More than 50 kinds of movement count, from dog walks to yoga.
Why Run Across America?
- Stay motivated and moving all year, with five themed seasons of challenges
- Help support Feeding America to keep food on the table for our neighbors.
- Come together with friends and family near or far to move together
š General Event Info
What is Run Across America and how does it work?
Run Across America is a virtual walking and running challenge with five seasons a year: Winter Warmup, Spring Start, Summer Splash, Fall Frenzy and Holiday Hustle. Each season, you choose a distance goal from 50 to 500 km, log any kind of movement in the app, and earn badges through themed bonus challenges. The current season and its dates are at the top of this page.
Do I need to be a runner to participate?
Not at all! You can walk, bike, hike, push a stroller, garden, do yogaāanything that gets you moving counts. Our app offers a distance calculator to turn any activity into distance toward your goal.
Can I use a treadmill or indoor equipment?
Definitely! However you move, you can record it with the app. Thereās even a special tracking mode for indoor activities, perfect for treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes.
What kinds of activities count toward my goal?
More than 50 activity types are supported, including walking, running, biking, dog walks, yoga, kayaking, and more. You can mix and match or stick to one.
Is there a deadline to complete my goal?
Yes. Each season has an end date, and activities must be completed by then to count. The current season's dates are at the top of this page and on its sign-up page.
What are the bonus challenges?
Your registration includes exciting bonus challenges to help keep you motivated and moving. Each event will earn you a badge, and all of them count toward your overall progress toward your goal. Find out about the challenges as they happen in the Run Across America app.
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š Registration
How do I sign up?
To joināyou first register on this site. After registration, you'll get an email with a unique code and instructions to download the Run Across America app that we use for the event. From there you can create a team and challenge friends to join you virtually.
Can I register my whole family or a group?
Yes! Add multiple registrations to your cart. Each participant will receive their own code and can track progress individually. You'll also be automatically joined to the same team to set a goal you can strive for together.
š Family deal! Order 2 or more registrations and save 5%! 4 or more will earn you 10% off. Savings will apply automatically in your cart.
š¼ Employee engagement! Bring the whole team together with Run Across America. Learn more and connect with our employee engagement team.
Can I gift a registration to someone else?
Absolutely! Just register using their name and email, and theyāll receive their own code to join the app.
Can I change my goal after registering?
Yes, you can update your goal anytime in the app during the season.
What does registration include?
Your $55 registration includes:
- Season-long access to the Run Across America app
- Entry to season and all bonus challenges
- One premium reward item
- Free shipping on all items
š Rewards and Merchandise
What reward items can I choose from?
Youāll select one item during registration. The choices change each season and usually include:
- Commemorative Medal ā 4" stainless steel, full-color, custom cut by Ashworth Awards
- Super-soft Tee ā Short sleeves, in our super-softest fabric
- A seasonal third item ā like a beanie, keychain or water bottle
You can add extra items during sign-up, where you'll see this season's options and prices. Items ship at the end of the season.
Can I opt out of merchandise?
Yes! Choose the āNo premiumā option to participate without receiving a physical item.
When will I receive my shirt and other shipped items?
Most merchandise is shipped near the end of the season, so you have a reward waiting for you as you strive toward your goal. Rush handling is available on some items for an extra $5 to get early delivery; check for this option during signup.
Do you have other shirt sizes available? What about other products?
Registration comes with your choice of merch. Selections vary by season, but typically include a shirt, medal, and third item. Size choices are available during registration. Additional products are also available in our Merch shop.
šø Discounts and Passes
How can I save money on registration?
The best way to save money is through our pass program:
- Season Pass program: You can purchase a registration with auto-renew for $50 per season (10% off for having auto-renew),
- Annual Pass program: You can choose to prepay for an annual pass for $220 for 5 seasons (like getting 5 seasons for the price of 4, or 20% off).
These options are available on the last step of the registration process before you add to cart.
Pro tip: you can stack the pass discounts with our Family Deal for even more savings: an extra 5% off when registering 2+ people, and 10% off for 4+
Do you offer group or corporate discounts?
Yes! We offer team savings and employee engagement programs. Learn more here.
When do auto-renews process? Why is the date in this confirmation email weird?
Our subscription software hasn't caught up with how we do seasons, so it can appear a bit funky sometimes. By way of background: Run Across America has five seasons a year, timed to holidays:
- Spring (Mar/Apr/May)
- Summer (May/Jun/Jul/Aug)
- Fall (Aug/Sep/Oct)
- Holiday (Nov/Dec)
- Winter (Jan/Feb/Mar)
We like to think of this as "human-based" understanding of time and the seasons. Weather changes, holidays shift, and therefore the dates change a bit each year and aren't on a fixed schedule.
Unfortunately, our computers are not yet that sophisticated, so we manually override the charge dates to align to our seasons. The charges are roughly every 2.5 months, a few weeks before the next season begins. Before any renewal processes, we'll send you an email a few days before to confirm the amount and date of the upcoming charge, as well as a link to cancel if it's no longer the right fit for you.
How do I choose my merchandise each season with auto-renew or an annual pass?
Youāll receive an email each season with instructions to select your reward item.
š„ Participation and Teams
Can my team work toward a shared goal?
Yes! You can set a team goal and track collective progress in the app. Invite friends, family, or coworkers to join.
How do I join or create a team?
You can join a team when registering, or after you've signed up. In the app, go to the Teams page. You can create a new team or join an existing one using a code from a friend.
ā¤ļø Make an Impact
Can I support a cause while participating?
Yes! You can dedicate your season to Feeding America. Run Across America will match your contribution dollar for dollar to double your impactāup to $50 per order.
ā Still have questions?
Weāre here to help! Reach out via our contact page and our team will do our best to get back to you quickly.