FAQ
- What is GRIT?
GRIT is a Distance Project from Believe in the Run. Runners will be challenged to complete a mileage goal that goes beyond their typical comfort zone– 25 to 300+ total miles for the month. - What are the GRIT distances?
Choose your own adventure as you see how far you can go through the month of January. Log your mileage on RunSignup and level up along the way as you collect limited-edition digital GRIT patches. Run over 300 miles and earn all five digital patches!LEVEL 1) Café de Flore: 25-49 miles
LEVEL 2) Notre Dame: 50-99 miles
LEVEL 3) Louvre: 100-199 miles
LEVEL 4) Arc de Triomphe: 200-299 miles
LEVEL 5) Eiffel Tower: 300+ miles
- How do I submit my miles?
You will upload your miles directly to RunSignup. This will ensure you show up on the Leaderboard and you can keep track of your progress! For details, click HERE. - How do I win prizes?
Everyone who registers for GRIT with a U.S. shipping address is eligible to win weekly prizes from our sponsors and partners. The earlier you register, and the farther you run, the more chances you have to win! - How do I download my race bib?
After you register, you can access your bibs from the RunSignup Profile (https://runsignup.com/Profile) by clicking > Upcoming Events > Pre-Race Bib. - What else do I get with my registration?
All participants who complete the challenge will receive a custom ASICS singlet, and Summer GRIT event sticker. You’ll also be entered immediately into the weekly and grand prizes. - What prizes can I win?
Weekly prize raffles include ASICS footwear. Winners will be notified via email, so make sure to check all GRIT emails to see if you won! NOTE: winners may be asked to provide distance verification results to claim their prize(s). For a full list of prizes and rules, please view the GRIT Official Sweepstakes Rules. - What happens if I can’t complete my distance?
If you can’t complete your distance goal in January, you’ll still get your gear (after all, you did pay for it), but you may not be eligible for the prize packs in your distance tier. Grand prizes will be subject to distance verification, in order to reward those who complete their goal. - When will the swag be sent?
Swag bundles will be sent out 3 weeks after the event Starts (January 1, 2025). Processing and shipping take time so please be patient. We are a small team and package it all ourselves.
