2026 MRC Challenges

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Welcome to the 2026 MRC Challenges!

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The Melrose Running Club 2026 MRC Challenges
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        Enter the email you used for your MRC registration 
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    How do I join a challenge? 
    	Check the boxes for the challenges you want to join 
        Uncheck it if you want to leave the challenge
    How do I load a run?
    	Strava is the preferred way to load the run
        If you do not have a Strava account, get one!
        Connect your Strava account and press Load Run
    Can I use my Fit Bit?
    	Yes, you can. At least for some challenges. 
    What if I do not want to join Strava?
    	You can export GPX or TXC files from your fitness tracker and manually upload them
    Can I use my Apple Watch? 
    	Yes, but you will need to convert your FIT files to GPX files for upload
        Or you can connect your Apple health data to Strava
    Can I run on my treadmill? 
    	Challenges that are not street or elevation related, sure!
        Many challenges require you to run outside though
Summer Challenge - Park Hopping
Run in a State Park or National Park!
Scoring is based on OpenStreetMap marking of State Park and National Parks.
Run on a road or trail within the bounds of a park to earn a point.
Bronze - 10 Parks | Silver - 20 Parks | Gold - 30 Parks| Trophy 50 Parks

Summer Park Hopper Challenge

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