Welcome to the Chilly Yeti Challenge: Your 31-Day Winter Fitness Journey
(Formerly the New Year Challenge)
2025 REGISTRATION OPEN
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We're excited to introduce our beloved New Year Challenge's evolution into the Chilly Yeti Challenge! While our mission remains the same, we've embraced a more playful identity that captures the adventurous spirit of our community. The Yeti – that legendary winter wanderer – represents the determination we see in every participant who steps outside during the coldest months, no matter where in the world they're walking or running.
Also New for 2025: Enhanced Tracking Experience
We're excited to partner with Runzy (who recently acquired RaceMenu) to bring you an enhanced tracking experience in 2025! Stay tuned for details about the new app download and features. We'll provide all participants with clear instructions for getting started.
Important Dates
Also New for 2025: Enhanced Tracking Experience
We're excited to partner with Runzy (who recently acquired RaceMenu) to bring you an enhanced tracking experience in 2025! Stay tuned for details about the new app download and features. We'll provide all participants with clear instructions for getting started.
Important Dates
- 🎯 Registration Open Through: January 5, 2025 (Opening Soon!)
- 👕 Merchandise Orders: Available through January 20, 2025
- 🏃♀️ Challenge Period: January 1-31, 2025
The Chilly Yeti Challenge will help raise money for KidVantage (formerly Eastside Baby Corner) who provides crucial support to children in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties.
Your Journey, Your Pace: A Challenge for Everyone
Whether you're taking your first steps toward fitness or maintaining your active lifestyle, the Chilly Yeti Challenge welcomes you. Join one of the most supportive virtual fitness communities around from January 1-31, 2025.
📊 Choose Your Challenge Level
Complete your daily miles (indoor or outdoor combined):
❄️ Become a Winter Warrior
Complete at least one mile OUTSIDE every day in January to earn Winter Warrior status. This exclusive achievement gets your name printed on the back of our commemorative gear - a badge of honor in our worldwide community! Remember: The bravest runner is the one who thinks they'll finish last and shows up anyway. We're saving a spot for you in our community of winter warriors!
✅ Track Your Miles
You track minutes for running and walking using the RaceDay interface by RaceMenu.
📊 Choose Your Challenge Level
Complete your daily miles (indoor or outdoor combined):
- 🥉 Bronze: Minimum 1 mile per day
- 🥈 Silver: Minimum 3 miles per day
- 🥇 Gold: Minimum 5 miles per day
❄️ Become a Winter Warrior
Complete at least one mile OUTSIDE every day in January to earn Winter Warrior status. This exclusive achievement gets your name printed on the back of our commemorative gear - a badge of honor in our worldwide community! Remember: The bravest runner is the one who thinks they'll finish last and shows up anyway. We're saving a spot for you in our community of winter warriors!
✅ Track Your Miles
You track minutes for running and walking using the RaceDay interface by RaceMenu.
- iPhone users: Download the app
- Android and Desktop users: Use mobile friendly site
Why Join the Chilly Yeti Community?
👥 Built for Real People, Real Lives
🏆 Celebrating Every Mile
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💝 Support Local Families Through Your Participation
Make your challenge even more meaningful by purchasing commemorative gear! 100% of the profits from all merchandise sales (including medals, shirts, and hoodies) go directly to KidVantage (formerly Eastside Baby Corner), providing essential care items to children in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. Your gear purchases help provide crucial support to local families in need.
Make your challenge even more meaningful by purchasing commemorative gear! 100% of the profits from all merchandise sales (including medals, shirts, and hoodies) go directly to KidVantage (formerly Eastside Baby Corner), providing essential care items to children in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. Your gear purchases help provide crucial support to local families in need.
Click Here to Register
2025 Limited Edition! The 2025 Limited Edition hoodie features our Chilly Yeti and is available for purchase as an extra fundraiser for KidVantage. We will only print 25 of these hoodies. Register early to get yours! As with all our gear, all the proceeds go directly to KidVantage. Please note the Winter Warrior list will NOT be printed on the back of this hoodie. If you want the hoodie with your name on it, you must purchase the above hoodie (and/or shirt) when registering.
New for 2025! Embrace your inner Winter Warrior with our exclusive Chilly Yeti Collection! We've expanded our cozy winter running gear to include ultra-comfortable performance socks and snug winter running hats – perfect for those chilly Northwest morning miles.
Plus, don't miss out on the commemorative bling! Add a stunning finisher's medal to your registration to celebrate your New Year Challenge 2025 achievement.
Every Chilly Yeti item you purchase makes a difference – 100% of the profits support KidVantage's mission to provide essential care and safety items to children across King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties.
Plus, don't miss out on the commemorative bling! Add a stunning finisher's medal to your registration to celebrate your New Year Challenge 2025 achievement.
Every Chilly Yeti item you purchase makes a difference – 100% of the profits support KidVantage's mission to provide essential care and safety items to children across King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties.
Click Here to Register
Join a Team or Create Your Own
Make the challenge more fun by participating with friends, family, or co-workers! Teams can be created during registration with a minimum of two members and no maximum size. Whether you're joining with your running club or starting a team with your walking buddies, the team challenge adds an extra layer of motivation and fun.
Invite others, get free stuff! Stay motivated by challenging yourself and others. To invite friends, neighbors, family, and co-workers to join the Challenge and earn free stuff:
Watch for nightly raffle announcements on our Facebook and Instagram! We're excited to introduce exclusive Challenge Northwest gear as prizes this year. Winners announced via video each evening - be sure to follow us to catch the announcements!
Extend Your Journey: The Lucky Streak Challenge
Keep your momentum going through St. Patrick's Day! Sign up for our Lucky Streak Challenge (February 1 - March 17) and turn your winter wins into spring success. Three strikes rule means more flexibility while maintaining motivation!
Join Our Community
What Our Community Says
"I was really inspired to join for two reasons. One was committing to something that would help with my physical health, keep me accountable, and push me to stay active. And when I started, I was blown away at just how fun it was and what a difference it was making for me. It wasn't a burden - it was something I started to really look forward to. It was totally achievable." - Melanie
A Community 13 Years Strong
What started as a small local group at a running shoe store in Plymouth, MA has grown into a worldwide community of winter warriors. For 13 years, we've been bringing people together to make winter fitness fun, achievable, and rewarding. Join thousands of participants from around the globe in this time-tested challenge!
Challenge Northwest creates inclusive virtual fitness events that build community, support local charities, and make fitness fun for everyone, wherever they call home. Founded in the Pacific Northwest, we welcome participants from around the world to our growing community of winter warriors.
Invite others, get free stuff! Stay motivated by challenging yourself and others. To invite friends, neighbors, family, and co-workers to join the Challenge and earn free stuff:
- Copy and paste the personal Sharelink from your registration confirmation email.
It will look like this: https://www.rcm.nu/XXXX - Share this unique link with others/
We’ll do the tracking, but all referrals must come via the Sharelink. Don’t forget to use this! - Collect free stuff for each referral that signs up for the Challenge using your Sharelink
- •Level 1 Reward = 50% Registration Refund for 4 referrals
- •Level 2 Reward = 100% Registration Refund for 8 referrals
- •Level 3 Reward = 100% Registration Refund + Free Medal for 12 referral
- Your referrals must come via the Sharelink!
Watch for nightly raffle announcements on our Facebook and Instagram! We're excited to introduce exclusive Challenge Northwest gear as prizes this year. Winners announced via video each evening - be sure to follow us to catch the announcements!
Extend Your Journey: The Lucky Streak Challenge
Keep your momentum going through St. Patrick's Day! Sign up for our Lucky Streak Challenge (February 1 - March 17) and turn your winter wins into spring success. Three strikes rule means more flexibility while maintaining motivation!
Join Our Community
- Share your journey with #ChillyYetiChallenge
- Connect with fellow participants on Facebook and Instagram
- Earn rewards for referring friends
- Join or create a team during registration
What Our Community Says
"I was really inspired to join for two reasons. One was committing to something that would help with my physical health, keep me accountable, and push me to stay active. And when I started, I was blown away at just how fun it was and what a difference it was making for me. It wasn't a burden - it was something I started to really look forward to. It was totally achievable." - Melanie
A Community 13 Years Strong
What started as a small local group at a running shoe store in Plymouth, MA has grown into a worldwide community of winter warriors. For 13 years, we've been bringing people together to make winter fitness fun, achievable, and rewarding. Join thousands of participants from around the globe in this time-tested challenge!
Challenge Northwest creates inclusive virtual fitness events that build community, support local charities, and make fitness fun for everyone, wherever they call home. Founded in the Pacific Northwest, we welcome participants from around the world to our growing community of winter warriors.
Ready to Join the Chilly Yeti Challenge?
Don't miss out on:
- 2 Limited edition Chilly Yeti hoodies to choose from (only 25 available, each!)
- Exclusive Challenge Northwest gear
- Team creation opportunities
- Nightly raffle prizes
- A supportive global community
Key Deadlines to Remember
- Challenge Start: January 1, 2025
- Registration Closes: January 5, 2025
- Merchandise Orders: January 20, 2025
- Challenge End: January 31, 2025
Stay connected! For the latest updates about the New Year Challenge, connect with us via the Facebook and Instagram
If you have trouble with the RaceDay app or website, please contact:
About KidVantage: KidVantage, formerly “Eastside Baby Corner” helps children have what they need to grow, play, learn and thrive. We do this by providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children who are experiencing the stresses of economic insecurity, systemic inequities, or family disruption. To learn more: KidVantage.
If you have trouble with the RaceDay app or website, please contact:
- RaceMenu FAQ
- RaceMenu Help Desk: [email protected]
About KidVantage: KidVantage, formerly “Eastside Baby Corner” helps children have what they need to grow, play, learn and thrive. We do this by providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children who are experiencing the stresses of economic insecurity, systemic inequities, or family disruption. To learn more: KidVantage.