Out There Monthly is excited to launch our second season of the Team OTM Challenge, a 6-month program of trail and road runs, bike rides and races, triathlons and other multi-sport events that will challenge you to get in shape and try new races, fun runs and bike rides.
The Challenge: 6 Months, 6 Events
This program challenges you to complete at least one participating race each month from May through October. OTM is working with race directors of more than 45 events in 2017 to bring Team OTM Challenge participants a diverse selection of races and bike rides, both on dirt and on pavement. You’ll receive generous registration discounts of up to 30% off each event (which means you can easily make back your program registration fee).
The Focus
PRs, podium finishes, and high mileage are a fun part of training and racing, but the Team OTM Challenge is about getting out there, having fun, and doing your best. We want to encourage and celebrate you for simply showing up. So try a new race in a new region with new friends, and you’ll agree that participation is its own reward.
Participate as an Individual or Team
Of course you can sign up yourself and charge ahead! Or, if you prefer, make a team. New this year, we’ve created an option for you to sign up as a 2 person team, 3 person team, 4 person team or 5 person team. Each new person on your team gets all of you a little more of a price break and means a lot more fun. Submit a team name and create a #teamname to get the party started.
Registration Details and Deadline
- This year you have three registration options: 1. a $35 no-shirt option; 2. a $50Â option with the Team OTM Challenge tech shirt (posting photos with your shirt on the Team OTM Challenge Facebook Group Page with the hashtag #teamotmchallenge will enter you to win valuable outdoor prizes at the end of the season); and 3. team registration options of 2 ($90), 3 ($120), 4 ($150), or 5 ($180) team members (which saves you a few bucks per person on registration). If you want to set up a team, get in touch with us at 509-822-0123 or derrick@outtheremonthly.com.
- Your individual or team registration gives you access to unlimited registration discounts to our partner events, killer swag and beer at the kick-off party, and a chance to win valuable outdoor gear and prizes at the end of the season (see details below).
- T-shirts will be ready to pick up a few weeks after you register starting with the first shirt order at the end of April. Watch for details on when and where t-shirts will be waiting for you via email and on the Team OTM Challenge Facebook Group.
- Registration for the Team OTM Challenge is closed for 2017.
For Team Registration, contact us at 509-822-0123 or derrick@outtheremonthly.com
Kick-off Party
To start off the Team OTM Challenge season, you are invited to an Out There Monthly Spring Party at River City Brewing from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 15. Come learn more about the program and participating races and events, meet other Team OTM Challenge participants and Out There Monthly contributors and partners, take part in swag giveaways, and enjoy two free beers. Thanks to River City Brewing for hosting us this year!
What You Get
- Registration discounts to dozens of races, fun runs, and bike rides
- Opportunities to try many events in new places
- A chance to challenge yourself to be more active
- Team camaraderie
- Free beer at Team OTM gatherings and training runs
- A gender-specific tech shirt (additional $15 cost)
- Swag giveaways at the kick-off/spring party
- A chance to win other great outdoor gear and prizes for participating and engaging on the Team OTM Challenge Facebook group page in your Team OTM shirt from this year or last year using the hashtag #teamotmchallenge (we will be drawing prize winners randomly this year from the hashtags so the more you use it, the better your odds of bringing home the goods!)
Participating Events
You’ll get access to ALL of these race discounts, so you can do as many as you like. (But we encourage you to challenge yourself to do at least six.) Check out the list of confirmed events so far this year.
May
- Tuesdays: C:\NextIT\Run 5K social runs (free!)
- Wednesday Night MTB Race Series at Riverside State Park (every Wednesday night in May and June) $3 off per race. Team OTM Challenge participants pay only $17 per race. Â Payable before each race by credit card or exact cash only. Â (Note: a number plate/timing chip is also required for $5 and is good for all of the races in the series.)
- Thursdays: Flying Irish Running Club 5K social runs (free!)
- May 6-7:Â The Nakusp Road Bike Weekend 30% off
- May 13: Priest Lake Mother’s Day Marathon & Half Marathon
- May 20:Â Trail Maniacs State Park Series (Farragut State Park, 13.1 & 5 mile) 10% off
- May 20:Â Troika Triathlon: Half ($140, up to $55 off); Olympic ($70, up to $15 off); Sprint ($55, up to $20 off)
- May 27: Nakusp Half Marathon and 5k fun Run 30% off
- May 28:Â Priest Lake Spring Festival 10k or Half Marathon 20% off
June
- Tuesdays: C:\NextIT\Run 5K social runs (free!)
- Wednesday Night MTB Race Series at Riverside State Park (every Wednesday night in May and June) $3 off per race. Team OTM Challenge participants pay only $17 per race. Â Payable before each race by credit card or exact cash only. Â (Note: a number plate/timing chip is also required for $5 and is good for all of the races in the series.)
- Thursdays: Flying Irish Running Club 5K social runs (free!)
- June 10: Foothills Scenic Five (5 & 3 mile courses) 10% off
- June 17:Â Trail Maniacs State Park Series (Heyburn State Park, 13.1 & 5 mile) 10% off
- June 17:Â CHAFE 150Â 20% off
- June 24:Â The Amazing Burton Race & Relay 30% off
- June 18: Dad’s Day Dash 5K 30% off
July
- Tuesdays: C:\NextIT\Run 5K social runs (free!)
- 5 in July Wednesday Night MTB Race Series at Farragut State Park 20% off individual races. Payable before each race by cash or check only.
- Thursdays: Flying Irish Running Club 5K social runs (free!)
- July 8:Â Up Chuck Challenge 5k or 1.5 Mile 30% off
- July 15:Â Kaniksu 50 & Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Race 30% off
- July 22:Â Trail Maniacs State Park Series (Mount Spokane State Park, 13.1 & 5 mile) 10% off
- July 22:Â Idaho Peak Ultra Marathon and 10k Trail run 30% off
- July 23: Round “About 5k” 10% off
- July 30:Â Bare Buns Fun Run 5K 20% off
August
- Tuesdays: C:\NextIT\Run 5K social runs (free!)
- Thursdays: Flying Irish Running Club 5K social runs (free!)
- Aug. 12:Â Haulin’ Aspen Trail Marathon (Bend, OR) 20% off
- Aug. 5: 8 Lakes Leg Aches Bike Ride (15, 30, 45, and 70 mile options) 30% off
- Aug. 19:Â Trail Maniacs Jack Ass Hill Climb (7 mile run up Silver Mountain Resort) 10% off
- Aug. 18-19: Spokane to Sandpoint Relay Run 30% off (at least 3 S2S team members must be Team OTM participants)
- Aug. 26: Priest Lake Triathlon 20% off
September
- Tuesdays: C:\NextIT\Run 5K social runs (free!)
- Thursdays: Flying Irish Running Club 5K social runs (free!)
- Sept. 17: The Nakusp Suffercros CX Bike Race & Duathlon (30% off)
- Sept. 9: Rathdrum Adventure Race 20% off
- Sept. 9:Â Trail Maniacs State Park Series (Riverside State Park, 13.1 & 5 mile) 10% off
- Sept. 16: The RIM Ride (Liberty Lake area) $10 off 50 & 100 mile rides and $5 off 15 & 25 mile rides
- Sept. 23:Â Happy Girls Run Spokane 10k & 5k 20% off
- September 30: Rotary Rivers & Ridges Ride (Clarkston, WA) 10% off
October
- Tuesdays: C:\NextIT\Run 5K social runs (free!)
- Thursdays: Flying Irish Running Club 5K social runs (free!)
- Oct. 1:Â Sekani Trail Run 5k & 10k (Camp Sekani Park) 20% off
- Oct. 7: Centennial Beer Chase 30% off (at least 3 Centennial Beer Chase team members must be Team OTM participants)
- Oct. 28:Â Trail Maniacs State Park Series (Hells Gate State Park, 13.1 & 5 mile) 10% off
Age Requirements: We welcome participants of all ages to the Team OTM Challenge program. However, race directors determine the age requirements for their own events. Participants younger than 18 years old should check the age requirements for the specific races and events that interest them.