Uyghur Endurance Challenge
The Uyghur Endurance Challenge is a chance to see how much your body and mind are capable of.
Runners mid-stride during the 2021 Uyghur Endurance Challenge
Race Information
The 2022 Uyghur Endurance Challenge will take place on a 4-mile trail course located on a nature reserve in Pennington, New Jersey. Approachable for beginner trail walkers and experienced endurance runners alike, the Challenge will give racers 24 hours to complete as many miles as they can. Distances will be tracked as racers complete each loop, passing through Race HQ. Once participants exit the course, their final tally will be recorded and placed on the leaderboard. Race HQ will serve as the home base for the race throughout the 24 hours, where food, water, and bathrooms will be provided.
Prizes will be awarded to the male and female finishers completing the highest number of miles, as well as the participant that raises the most money for the Uyghur community!
The 2022 Uyghur Endurance Challenge will take place on August 27, 2022 with race start at 9AM EST.
Fundraising Program
We ask all participants to take part in our individual fundraising program in support of the Uyghur community. An online, individualized profile page will be created for each racer where friends and family can donate or pledge per-mile commitments. After the conclusion of the challenge, supporters will be able to see total distances covered and dollars raised. There is no required fundraising amount – every bit helps! As an additional incentive, participants able to raise over $500 in donations will receive a refund of their race registration fee. All donations are tax deductible and will go to the Uyghur NextGen Project, a registered 501(c)(3) organization supporting Uyghur-run development projects internationally.
Countdown to 2022 Race Start!
FAQs
When is next year’s Uyghur Endurance Challenge?
The 2022 Uyghur Endurance Challenge will commence at 9 am on Saturday, August 27th. The course will close at 9 am Sunday, August 28th.
When does race registration close?
Registration for the 2022 Uyghur Endurance Challenge closes on August 14th.
Where does the Uyghur Endurance Challenge take place?
The 2022 Uyghur Endurance Challenge will take place on a nature reserve in Pennington, New Jersey. Pennington is located one hour from New York City by train, or 45 minutes from Philadelphia by car. Details about race day logistics and a course map will be released closer to race day.
Do I have to run all 24 hours?
Not at all! Come out even for a single 4 mile loop : )
I am not an endurance athlete, can I still participate?
Yes!! More than half of our racers last year had never run a marathon before taking on the Uyghur Endurance Challenge. The challenge is open-ended with an upper limit of 24 hours. You can come out and run or walk a single loop or stay out for the full 24 hours. The challenge is about pushing each of our individual limits and more importantly raising awareness and support for the Uyghur community.
How much does the Uyghur Endurance Challenge cost?
The registration fee is $75 which goes towards the cost of race support (food, beverages, medical aid, etc.) as well as a t-shirt and race medal for every participant. All remaining registration funds will go to supporting the Uyghur community.
What is the fundraising component?
Uyghur NextGen asks that all racers participate in our fundraising program to support the Uyghur community. The fundraising program will begin 2 weeks prior to race day. Each racer will have a profile created on rallyup.com, allowing their supporters to track fundraising progress, donate, and pledge per-mile commitments .There is no required fundraising amount but if you raise $500 or more your entire race registration fee will be refunded! The goal of the Uyghur Endurance Challenge is to both have fun and build support for the Uyghur diaspora.
