Them’s the Rules

What’s my Objective?

Complete a marathon (or half-marathon or shorter) fueled only by water and eight items purchased at various Kwik Trips approximately 4 miles apart from one another - Pick your items wisely as they will be judged at the end.

Can I bring water, gels or any other sustenance on the run?

You are permitted unlimited water on the run, but all other forms of sustenance must be purchased at the Kwik Trips.

All items purchased must be carried the duration of the run or consumed (if possible). For consumable items, the item must be consumed in some fashion.

  • For consumable items containing alcohol:

    • For beer/cider/seltzer/wine types: At least 50% (by volume) of the content must be consumed.

    • For hard liquor types: At least 2 shots/2 swigs of the alcohol must be consumed

  • For Tabaco products, at least one drag, pouch, aliquot, etc. of the content must be consumed.

Notes:

  • A singular “item” is defined as an item that takes only one scan to purchase. Packs of items are allowed as long as they are purchased as a single unit (i.e. bunch of bananas, 6-pack of beer, etc.)

  • Discarding an item (not including trash from the consumed said item) voids its spot in the final inventory (i.e. If I were to pick up 8 total items, but discarded one item, only 7 items will be judged at the end).

What do I do with my items that I purchased?

These items will be judged? What does that even mean?

Yup! There will be a mystery theme selected from several potential themes the morning before the run. See “Archive” for examples. Photograph your items and send them to (___) ___-____, where they will be put in a PowerPoint. This PowerPoint will be played in front of everyone at the post run potluck. Everyone will have a chance to vote on their favorite and a champion will be selected (and also a 2nd and 3rd place).

Does my pace matter? I’m a fast or slow person and I don’t want to wait on anyone or be waited on by anyone.

The purpose of this run is to visit the Kwik Trips, engage with the sillier people in the running community and not to PR. There may be different pace groups for those wanting to run faster, but the competition focus is on the items purchased, not the pace. Regardless, it will be a LONG day - The pace will be accessible for everyone (especially in the party pace group) and getting in and out of the Kwik Trips will also take a fair amount of time.

Important Reminder!

Hey! This is a long distance run! It will be a blast and all of that, but please remember that this will be challenging! You may feel compelled to slam down a Buzzball or purchase some Winston cigarettes during the run. I cannot be held responsible if you go nuts and/or hurt yourself. We’ll do the best we can if things go awry, but remember that this is a passion project and NOT an official event. Please join and have an awesome time, but please proceed with caution and a level-ish head. Cool? Cool!