Dashing thru the Snow

Tue, Dec 1, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · Virtual

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Dashing thru the SnowVirtual	–	12:00 AM	–

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MTRC Dashing thru the Snow (Virtual Challenge) Dates: Dec. 1-31 Cost: Free Where: Anywhere in Minnesota, or wherever your feet take you Meet Pip, our winter penguin and your guide for the month. Dashing Thru the Snow is the second virtual challenge from the MN Trail Run Collective, and it’s all about staying active, safe and connected through December. This challenge builds on the slow-down, base-building spirit of Run This Land. Easy effort, steady time on your feet and base miles that carry you into spring. Pace can wait. It’s free and open to runners, hikers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers of all levels. Treadmill miles count too. How It Works Sign up for free. Register right here on RunSignup to join the challenge. Get outside (or on the treadmill). Run, hike, snowshoe or ski any time between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31. Every mile and minute counts. Log your miles. Record your activity on the results page. Follow along each Tuesday. A new post drops on Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, each with five of Pip’s Tips. Join the community. Share your winter adventures in the MTRC Strava group and tag @MNTrailRunCollective and #MTRCPenguinDash on Instagram. The Weekly Lineup Dec. 1:…

Why We Winter. Launch day and the case for staying outside. Dec. 8: Be Seen, Stay Warm. Layering and visibility for dark mornings and early sunsets. Dec. 15: Grip It. Traction for ice and packed snow. Dec. 22: Change the Surface. Trail to pavement, treadmill days, snowshoes, hiking and cross-country skis. Dec. 29: Cold Weather Smarts. Frostbite, wind chill and safe winter habits. What’s Included Weekly winter running and safety content, with Pip’s Tips Access to the MTRC Strava community Free participation for all activity levels [Optional: a downloadable Dashing Thru the Snow bingo card for sharing on Instagram Stories and Strava] Grab your Icebugs, Yaktrax, snowshoes or skis, invite a friend and let’s dash thru some snow this December. Explore more. Join the Collective.

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