General Information
2020 is finally coming to an end! What better way to start off the New Year than running from the old one?! Virtually of course. Whether you’re an elite runner, a casual jogger, a fan with a New Year’s resolution or just trying to shake off 2020 – the 2021RUN virtual fitness series is the challenge for you! For just $1 a day, this 12-month commitment is full of fun themes, cool swag and all 4 Giant Race series stops! That’s right, this challenge includes registration for the Scottsdale, Sacramento, San Jose and San Francisco Giant Races.
On the first of each month, we will be releasing a surprise theme. Distances will range from 5K to 5 miles and you will have the whole month to complete your run. There are a total of 12 challenges, 4 of which will be themed around the Giant Race Series presented by Alaska Airlines. Each month we will mail you an exclusive commemorative enamel pin and a race bib for each of the 12 challenges. And you’ll receive the awesome swag just like you are used to for running the 4 Giant Races, but we’re keeping details of that swag a surprise for now (trust us, it’s worth it)! There will also be some surprise interactions with Giants training and support staff who drive the strategic fitness, health and wellness mindset of our team on and off the field! At the end of December ’21, we will be sending you a display for all 12 pins.
This is your yearlong season pass for everything Giant Race!
The series will start off with our “First Run in ’21” 5K. What better way to start off 2021 than by running away from 2020 and into 2021 with the goal of creating good habits and great karma this year. We’ll wrap up the series in December by “Bringing it Home.” We hope to be able to celebrate our accomplishments together at home plate.
Now, you might be wondering, what are the other themed months? Like we said, you won’t find out until the first of each month, but that’s what keeps this thing more interesting, right? We think so.
Join us for a year you won’t forget (for a good reason this time)!
FAQ's
What is 2021RUN? Is it different from the Giant Race?
2021RUN is a series of 12 fitness and running inspired challenges, including the 4 pillar Giant Races – Scottsdale, San Jose, Sacramento and San Francisco (one event each month of 2021).
Wait, what about the four traditional Giant Races – Scottsdale, Sacramento, San Jose, and San Francisco?
Great news, this series automatically includes your registration to all 4 pillar Giant Races (Scottsdale, Sacramento, San Jose and San Francisco). One stop shopping! This is your season pass for everything Giant Race at the best value.
Do I have to sign up for the entire year? Can I just run for one month?
The only way to participate in 2021RUN is to sign up for the year (you got this).
I want to sign up, but do I have to pay the entire registration fee now?
Please email us at info@giantrace.com and we would be happy to work with you on a quarterly payment plan!
Can I sign up later? How long will registration be open?
In order to maximize your experience and value we encourage you to register prior to January 15th to ensure you receive your monthly mailings on time. However, you will still be able to register through March and have the previous challenge pins & bibs mailed to you late.
What if I just want to run the Scottsdale, Sacramento, San Jose and/or San Francisco Giant Race?
You still can! Registration for the traditional Giant Races will open in 2021.
Are these races virtual? In-person?
The 8 themed challenges will be virtual. Scottsdale, Sacramento, San Jose and San Francisco Giant Races are starting out as virtual races. However, we are monitoring health & safety guidelines and if we are able to offer a safe in-person running experience for those four races we will do so. By registering for 2021RUN you’ll guarantee your spot regardless of if the race is virtual or in-person. And if in-person is an option you’ll be able to choose how to participate.
What are all the themes?
Sign up and stay tuned! It’s a secret. As a sneak peek, January’s theme will be “Happy New New Year!”
Can I give this as a gift?
Yes! We can’t think of a better holiday, birthday, New Year’s or “just because” gift than a yearlong commitment to health and wellness. Gift registration is available on the registration page.
What swag do I get and when?
Each run will come with a collectible bib and enamel pin! We’ll be mailing them out at the end of each month once you’ve completed your challenges (we’re trusting you). In December ’21 you will also a cool gift to display all 12 pins. The Arizona, Sacramento, San Jose, and San Francisco Giant Races will also come with the additional awesome swag per usual. And we’ll be sharing some health and wellness tips and tricks from Giants insiders including the team nutritionist, team trainers and coaches. Bibs and pins will be mailed to the address you used during registration at the end of the each month.
Virtual Race? What’s that?
Run when you want, where you want (safely and socially distanced of course).
If I run by myself, how do I prove it to you?
First off, we trust you to complete your distances. But if you want to share and be featured on our results page, we’re using RunKeeper to track all results. We have an entire page dedicated to instructions, FAQ’s, and information about how to use RunKeeper. You can either track your run directly through RunKeeper, or manually upload run times straight on our results pages. If running technology free is your style it is never a requirement to share your results with us, we’ll still send you your swag. Click Here to learn more about RunKeeper
Where do I run/walk this event?
You can run on the route of your choosing. Please remember to avoid running in large groups and wear a mask when appropriate!
Do I have to run?
Of course not. Running, walking, skipping, jogging, etc. are all acceptable! Driving and flying, while hilarious, do not qualify.
When do I complete my race?
You can complete your race any time throughout the specific month, and the distance is intended to be completed all at once. There is no time limit to complete your race. Submitting your results is optional, but we encourage you to do so!
I don’t live in the United States, can I still participate?
Of course, anyone is welcome to participate. However, anyone residing outside of the United States is required to pay for shipping. If you do live outside the United States, you will be able to select and pay for that during registration. Due to the additional cost we will mail international runners their packets 4 times a year, after each of the pillar Giant Races.
What if I move?
Email us at info@giantrace.com prior to the 15th of the month to ensure you receive your bib and pin at the correct address.
Why should I sign up?
This is your season pass for everything Giant Race at the lowest per race cost. For $1 a day, you will be entered in 12 different virtual races and challenges. You’ll automatically be registered for all 4 pillar Giant Races, you’ll participate in other virtual races and receive exclusive collectible swag. Why wouldn’t you sign up?
