Individual Challenge Overview
Individual Challenges & Competitions
The Arkansas Spring Break Mileage Challenge isn’t just for teams—it’s also a statewide individual competition where students, teachers, coaches, and community members can compete in multiple challenges, races, and leaderboard rankings for bragging rights, state recognition, and prizes!
Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual walker, or just looking for motivation to stay active over Spring Break, there’s a category for you.
🏅 Mileage-Based Challenges (Who Can Go the Distance?)
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Arkansas vs. Kentucky (1. PE professionals 2. Students 3. The State)
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Most Miles Overall (Runners/Walkers) - Anywhere/anyplace (Just log it on Strava)
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Licensed Teacher – Most Miles
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Licensed Coach – Most Miles
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Child Most Miles (Divided by age groups)
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Father & Child Most Miles
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Mother & Child Most Miles
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Family Most Miles (Combined Total)
CHAMPIONS CROWNED
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Fastest 1 Lap (Track) - any track in the state
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Fastest 1-Mile Run (Track) - any track in the state
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Fastest 2-Mile Run (Track) - any track in the state
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Fastest 1-Mile Run (Trail) - any dirt trail run.
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Fastest 2-Mile Run (Pavement)
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Fastest 5-Mile Run
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Fastest 10-Mile Run
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Licensed Coach – Fastest Mile
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Licensed Teacher – Fastest Mile
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Individual Segment Challenges (Race on specific Strava segments!)
🏔️ Pinnacle Mountain Adventure Challenge – Conquer the Climb! 🌄
🏔️ Are you ready for an epic Spring Break adventure?
Lace up your shoes, grab your family, and take on the Adventure Challenge — where every step leads to excitement and achievement!
🎯 Your Mission: Conquer iconic Arkansas trails like Pinnacle Mountain’s Summit (East or West) and explore scenic routes across the state.
🔥 Climb. Hike. Conquer. Earn bragging rights, recognition, and awards for your journey.
🏅 All finishers will be celebrated — because every adventure counts!
🏅Fastest to the top will be recognized.
📸 Snap a photo at the top, tag #ArkansasMoves, and show the world what you’ve accomplished!
Are you up for the challenge? Stay tuned for details!
📸 Social Media Challenge (Who Can Inspire Others?)
Get creative, get active, and share your journey! 🌟
Post your most inspiring, scenic, or funny workout moments on social media with #ArkansasMoves and tag SHAPE Arkansas for a chance to win prizes and statewide recognition.
🏅 Categories include:
✅ Most Epic Scenery Post
✅ Best Family Adventure
✅ Most Inspirational Performance
✅ Best Strava Post
A Challenge Led by Experience
The SHAPE Arkansas Executive Director, Chad Sanders, is a highly experienced physical educator and track coach in Arkansas. With over 20 years of experience, he has taught physical education at all levels, hosted State Track Meets, and worked at the university level to develop future physical educators and coaches. His deep understanding of competition, program development, and athlete motivation makes him uniquely qualified to lead this initiative.
Adding a personal touch to the challenge, Chad is also the father of standout senior runner Owen Sanders of Little Rock Christian Academy, making this event even more meaningful to him.