Run the U.P. Challenge SERIES | 2O26 | presented by Queen City Running Company

Who's ready to get this party started? Registration for the 2026 Run the U.P. Challenge SERIES presented by Queen City Running Co. is now LIVE! Whoot whoot!**Excited to announce some new opportunities for those coveted BONUS points in 2026, with 2 (two) 3O bonus-point races, 4 (four) 2O-point races, and 6 (six) 1O bonus-point races.(...the final schedule will be LIVE soon!)What's Involved? - Runners will register to participate in the Run the UP Challenge by paying a one time fee of $5.00 to enter. You MUST be registered to score, as we will not score retroactively in 2026!- Runners must participate in at least 5 of the 12 races listed to receive a Run the UP Challenge medal. - At the completion of the 2026 race season, a Queen and King of the UP will be crowned at the 2026 Trick or Trot 1OK. Prizes to top 3 Men and Women.- An age-graded point system will again be used to determine results for both men and women.- Runners who participate in more than five races will have their results calculated based on their best five races. - Live standings/updates will be posted during the SERIES.Register at www.queencityhalfmarathon.com/series