Montgomery County Announces 100 Mile Challenge

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Recreation wants to help jumpstart your 2018 fitness resolutions. The 100 Mile Challenge is back for its third year, and registration is underway.

This popular program encourages residents and their dogs to log 100 miles of physical activity in 100 days. For this challenge, you can walk, run, or bike one mile a day or engage in 20 minutes of continuous physical activity. The 100 Mile Challenge is part of the Move More Montgomery Initiative, which is designed to encourage Montgomery County residents to get moving to enhance their health and wellness. The Department of Recreation is partnering with the City of Gaithersburg and Montgomery Parks on the program.

“It’s our responsibility to promote health and wellness throughout the entire county,” said Department of Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz. “We are in a unique position to help residents improve their quality of life. The department is focused on getting residents active and taking advantage of all the great recreation programs and facilities that are available to them. I challenge all County residents regardless of age or ability to take the 100 Mile Challenge and lead a healthier life.”

County residents can register for the 100 Mile Challenge at www.ActiveMontgomery.org under activity number 42466. Participation in the challenge is $5 per person and includes a T-shirt. Registration for dogs is also $5 and includes a bandana for your furry friend. This challenge also includes weekly prizes, a photo contest, and weekly nutrition and fitness tips to keep you motivated.

The 100 Mile Challenge runs from January 24 to May 4. The kickoff event is scheduled for January 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. Participants who complete the challenge and prize winners will be recognized at the Move More Montgomery Festival on May 12.

In 2017, over 1,100 participants and 60 dogs registered for the challenge, logging over 160,000 miles, with many participants logging more than 100 miles over the course of the challenge.

For more information, visit the 100 Mile Challenge website or email rec.wellness&fitness@montgomerycountymd.gov.

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