Do I need to be a runner to join?

Not at all! You can walk, bike, kayak, use a treadmill, or even dance. Choose from 30+ activity types—every movement counts.

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 .

Do you offer group or corporate discounts?

Yes! We offer team savings and employee engagement programs. Learn more here .

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+

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.

Is there a deadline to complete my goal?

Yes, all activities must be logged by August 19 to finish the challenge.

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 (some choices may require an additional charge) Free shipping on all items

What are the bonus challenges?

Each season includes themed bonus events that earn you badges and count toward your goal. For each event you complete, you'll earn you a badge, plus all of distance you log counts toward your overall progress toward your goal. Find out about the challenges as they happen in the Run Across America app.

What kinds of activities count toward my goal?

Over 30 activity types are supported, including walking, running, biking, kayaking, and more. You can mix and match or stick to one.

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.

Summer Splash 2026 registration

Name: Summer Splash 2026 registration
Brand: Run Across America
SKU: RUN-SM26-SHIRT-XS
Price: 55.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (157 reviews)

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4.8/5 • 4,600 App Store reviews

Best community-oriented race

As featured in the New York Times

8.48+ million meals donated
Supporting Feeding America

Summer Splash 2026

Here's what $55 gets you:

The Run Across America app for the whole season, to log every walk, run, ride or roll
A reward mailed to you: your pick of commemorative medal, super-soft tee, or glade™ polarized sport sunglasses
Bonus challenges and badges along the way
A dollar-for-dollar match on any gift you add for Feeding America, up to $50

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We've got the best rewards

Registration includes one of these, your choice, mailed to you at the end of the season.

Commemorative medal

A vibrant 4" stainless steel medal, custom cut in full color by Ashworth Awards, trusted makers of Boston Marathon medals for over 30 years

Super-soft tee

Short sleeves, in heather royal. Featuring the next summit in our 2026 collection: Mount Rainier

Glade polarized sport sunglasses: Summer Splash 2026

Glade™ polarized sport sunglasses
+$35

Made to go the distance, these are some of the best-rated sunglasses out there. Polarized and no‑slip so they stay put, kill glare, and keep up with every mile you throw at them

Bonus challenges keep you motivated

Stay motivated with fun challenges throughout the season. Earn a badge for each you complete.

Together, we can go further

Walkers, runners, riders and rollers from all over the country, moving together. Together, our community has logged more than 10 million miles in the Run Across America app.

What people are saying

Hear from people who are part of the Run Across America community

One app for every kind of movement

Log a walk, a hike, a ride, a swim, whatever moved you today. Members have given it 4.8 stars in the App Store.

Add meaning to your movement

Add a gift to Feeding America when you register and Run Across America matches it, dollar for dollar, up to $50. Together, we've donated more than 8.48 million meals to help hungry neighbors.

10,366,384 miles moved together in our app

8,480,000meals provided to hungry neighbors via Feeding America

Overall rating: 4.8280253 / 5 from 157 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Summer Splash 2026 registration offers a customizable running experience with a choice of distances and paces. It includes event entry, a route-tracking app, and premium merch. Customers praise the app's ease of use, motivating challenges, and high-quality program. However, opinions on badges are mixed.

Summary topics

Running Program (12%): Customers raved about the Run Across America app, with many expressing their love for the program.
Motivation Level (6%): It was observed by customers that the motivation provided by this product is highly motivating and great for solo runners.
App Usability (17%): Customers keep praising the app for being great, easy to use, and motivating for daily activities.
Product Quality (5%): Customers keep praising the great quality of the product, with multiple reviews highlighting its high quality.
Program Effectiveness (7%): It was reported by customers that they love this program and find it easy to use and highly motivating.

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Review highlights

"I love the random challenges and badges." — Rachel M.
"I loved getting this high quality medal after completing the Holiday Hustle challenge." — Vivian
"I love this app, and the challenges!" — Jayme R.

Reviews

Love the shirts

"I love your shirts! They're a nice comfy fit without being too big."

— RACHELLE A. (5/5)

Love this community!

"I've tried many things to get exercise to be a regular part of what I do. I've tried ALL the things. There is just something about this app and this community that makes it feel low risk and motivates me. I can walk, I can run, I can do yoga, whatever and I can track it here. Sometimes I do the challenges along the way, sometimes I don't. They are there, but no pressure. I stopped participating for a year, but have come back and glad I did!"

— Teresa B. (5/5)

Fun @ engaging

"love the Run Across America app. Gets me going every morning. They make it fun & engaging plus. . . great cause to support Feed America!"

— Anne R. (5/5)

Love the sweatshirt!

"The sweatshirt is very soft and comfortable. It is a great addition to the merch!"

— Megan C. (5/5)

Love the summer splash

"I participate in summer splash every year now. It gets me motivated to go on walks, walking extra to make sure I’m staying on track or participating in one of their challenges. I love how easy it is to log an activity and I can sync it to my phone. The app is pretty easy to use as well."

— Jennifer T. (5/5)

Daily dog walk staple

"Very helpful for tracking distance for daily dog walks in my neighborhood or in parks. Use for timed races/walks as well."

— Sara D. (5/5)

Disappointed with swag

"In the past, you would off the 3/4 zip dry fit shirts. Now it's just cheesy tee shirts. I'd like to see the option for swag"

— dee g. (4/5)

Too expensive

"The registration is way to expensive when u sign up for a 5k walk/run it’s $25 I think u should price it half off the registration with a free gift"

— Katherine B. (2/5)

Challenge Accepted

"Run Across America is the motivation I need to get out and exercise. I enjoy the challenges and the variety of ways I can move."

— JoanKallas (5/5)

Great design

"This shirt is perfect. It is made very well and washes great too."

— Christine S. (5/5)

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FAQs

Can I change my goal after registering?

Yes, you can update your goal anytime in the app during the season.

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.

🎁 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.

💼 Employee engagement! Bring the whole team together with Run Across America. Learn more and connect with our employee engagement team.

Can I opt out of merchandise?

Yes! Choose the “No premium” option to participate without receiving a physical item.

Can I use a treadmill or indoor equipment?

Yes! Our app includes a special mode for indoor activities like treadmills and ellipticals.

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.

More FAQs

What's new this season?

We're always updating your experience to keep things fresh and fun. Here's the latest:

👟 Log your daily steps The walking you're already doing—errands, dog walks, pacing on calls—now is easy to enter into the app for credit toward your goal.
📏 Estimate a distance Enter how long you were active and the app estimates how far you went. Perfect for a workout you forgot to record—or for one that never covered ground at all, like gardening or weightlifting.
🤝 Log volunteer activities Giving back is part of the movement. Log the hours you spend volunteering alongside everything else you track this season.

Make a splash this summer. Our top-rated tracking app keeps you motivated with streaks, selfie sharing, and more, all season long. It's going to be amazing.