Join us, on your own or with a friend, for our next exciting fitness challenge!
Athletes – If you want to participate with a Unified Partner, you may choose someone you already know or you can request to be paired up with a Unified Partner joining us from New Hampshire Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, SONH Board of Directors, Concord Orthopedics staff or folks from the community who are interested in improving their overall fitness while building a meaningful connection!
Let’s Get Started!
- Special Olympics New Hampshire athletes may participate…
- On your own
- With a Unified Partner you already know
- With a Unified Partner we pair you up with (*we will do our best to connect athletes and Unified Partners up within 20 miles of each other based on availability*)
Unified Partners may participate…- With an athlete you already know
- With a Special Olympics athlete we pair you up with (*we will do our best to connect athletes and Unified Partners up within 20 miles of each other based on availability*)
*Unified Partners must be a compliant Local Program Volunteer prior to challenge – click the button below to get started!*
Expectations for Step it Up and Get Fit Participants
- For athletes and Unified Partners participating together
- Get together once a week in person to exercise together leading up to Gateway to Running race series
- Ongoing communication to check in on each other, hold one another accountable.
- Exercise and track training progress weekly
- Commit to six-month challenge (July – December)
Phase 1: Train
Exercise (running, walking, or however you choose to move!) ~10 weeks in preparation for the Gateway to Running series beginning in August.
Phase 2: Race
Register for and participate in at least 3 of the 4 Gateway to Running series races listed below. Register for the challenge and you will receive a code for FREE Entry!
- August 17th – Boot Scoot’n Boogie Race in Londonderry (5k) – REGISTER HERE
- September 8th – Seafood Fest Race in Hampton (5k) – REGISTER HERE
- October 26th – Trick or Trot Race in Manchester (3k)- REGISTER HERE
- December 15th – Yule Light up the Night Race in Loudon (2-miler)- REGISTER HERE
Limited Edition Step it Up & Get Fit T-Shirt will be distributed at pair’s first Gateway to Running Race!
Must Register by: July 31, 2024
Any questions? Contact: