300 mile challenge

Autobots vs. decepticons // Declare your allegiance

Earth is under siege and you are needed! With the Roll Out or Rise Up Challenge, you have a choice to make: Are you part of the conquerors or among the ranks of those fighting back? In the Roll Out or Rise Up Challenge, choose your allegiance as an Autobot or Decepticon and take on the mission to complete this 300-mile journey. 

This mission will be at your HQ and welcomes beings of all abilities. You can run or walk to complete this challenge. As you fight to complete this mission, you will earn 6 collectible pins all while working towards a stunning 4" medal. 

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Autobots • roll out

Help Optimus Prime and the Autobots to Roll Out.
Protect freedom. 

decepticons • rise up

Help Megatron and the Decepticons to Rise Up.
Battle the Autobots and conquer Earth. 

What do I get?

Every Registration Includes:

  • 6 Transformer pins themed for your chosen allegiance.
  • Commemorative lanyard to showcase your pins
  • Autobot or Decepticon finisher medal
  • VRC app access to report your miles
  • Access to super-supportive private Facebook group
  • FREE shipping on all items! 

Available add-on options:

  • Official challenge gear

ADDITIONAL GEAR AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE VRC SHOP

accept your 300-mile mission

Pick your allegiance then select how you'd like to receive your rewards. 

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL REGISTRATIONS!

Price includes free shipping, no hidden fees, VRC app tracking, 6 pins, 1 medal/ribbon. Optional shirts and other items can be added.

  • REPORT FOR REWARDS - Great for additional accountability and motivation. Report your miles in the VRC mobile app, and claim each reward individually as you reach it. Pins and medal ship within 1 week of claiming them in the app. 
  • AUTOSHIP REWARDS - Best for rewarding yourself on your unique timeline. Receive all pins and medal within 1 week of registration. Reporting in the VRC app is completely optional.

your mission rewards

Will you decide to Rise Up or Roll Out? Each allegiance comes with its own unique pins and medal. As you reach each milestone on the 300-mile mission, you'll earn a pin to showcase your achievement.

  • team autobots | rise up

  • team decepticons | roll Out

Autobots, CONVERT And rise up!

As you fight along the way, check out the pins you'll be collecting as you reach each milestone. Complete all 300 miles to earn your medal. 

Team Autbots Pins

  • 25 Miles - Bumblebee Car
  • 50 Miles - Bumblebee Head
  • 100 Miles - Windblade Plane
  • 150 Miles - Windblade Head
  • 200 Miles - Optimus Prime Truck
  • 300 Miles - Optimus Prime Head

4" finisher medal

This medal is more than meets the eye...

TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. and are used with permission.

© 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.


Have a Question? Let us help!

Click an item from the dropdown menu below for help.

Do I have to run or can i walk, hike, bike, etc?

You can complete your distance however works best for you. Running is great, but so is walking, hiking, dancing, swimming, rucking...

how does shipping work?

While we ship items together whenever possible, due to the custom nature of our swag, items are often shipped separately. The USPS is our primary shipping provider. Pins and medals are in-stock in our Utah warehouse. 

Pins & Medals

  • Ship with a tracking email from support@virtualrunningclub.com
  • If you select 'autoship', pins and medals ship within a week after registration
  • If you select 'report for rewards', pins and medals ship within a week after being claimed on the VRC app.

Shirts & Posters

  • These items are printed on-demand specifically for you. They typically ship about 1-2 weeks following registration. Please allow up to 3 weeks to receive these items. 

what are the registration deadlines?

November 30, 2022
Last day to register to ensure your shirt and/or printed bib arrives by 12/24/2022.

December 11, 2022
Last day to register for 'Autoship' to have your medal and pins arrive by 12/24/2022.


December 15, 2022
Last day to register to enjoy earlybird pricing.

December 31, 2022
Last day to register to get a printed bib.
(Bibs are batch-printed once per month and those that register for a printed bib Dec. 1 through Dec. 31 will get their bib by 1/23/2023.

Registration will remain open while supplies last

What are the prices?

Earlybird Pricing (Through 12/15/22):
Autoship - $85
Report for Rewards - $135


Regular Pricing:
Autoship - $99
Report for Rewards - $140

A variety of different shirt styles and fabrics start at $22.

All prices include free shipping with no hidden fees.

how do i log my miles?

Your registration comes with access to the free VRC app to report your miles. Click here to download the app on iOS or Android, then follow the instructions below:

  1. Enter the email associated with your registration.
  2. Click your Transformers event.
  3. Select “Add Activity”.
  4. Enter your miles and click “Save”.
  5. When you reach a milestone, your freshly earned pin will pop up on your screen. Congrats! Click “Claim” and follow the prompts to receive your reward. You will have an opportunity to update your mailing address when you claim each reward. Note: If you opted to receive your rewards up front instead, the “Claim” button will not appear.

How long do I have to complete the challenge?

You have through December 2023 to complete this challenge! Take the time you need to reach the 300-mile distance goal.

If you prefer a more flexible timeline, we recommend choosing the 'autoship' option during registration. Then you can earn them on your unique schedule.

where will i receive email updates from?

Our messages come from support@virtualrunningclub.com. Please add this address to your safe list so you're sure to get all updates.

can I double-dip these miles with other challenges?

Some participants like to do multiple Virtual Running Club events at once. If you want to double-dip – that is, apply your miles to multiple events – you have our full permission to do so. Choose whatever works best for you!

what is the private facebook group?

There’s a special Facebook group for VRC Distance Challenges, where members share their achievements and cheer each other on. Joining the group is entirely voluntary.

CAN I SIGN UP FOR FREE WITH A "CHARITY BIB"?

Work with our friends at Wander Project and when you raise the minimum threshold for a non-profit (usually $500), Virtual Running Club will sponsor your participation in this event at no cost to you!

Learn more on the Wander Project Charity Bib Page.

Available Challenges & Races

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