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BOOK it to the finish line! May 2015
Duration: 5/1/2015 - 5/31/2015
Progress: 91 out of 91
Completed: 5/19/15
Tower running is a test of endurance and stamina. Participants compete for the shortest time to run up all of the interior staircases in a skyscraper. As seasoned athletes will tell you, tower running is really more about climbing and hoisting than running.
This month's race will be held in Taiwan at the Taipei 101 building on May 3. Put on some knee braces, lace up your most supportive shoes and prepare your mp3 player with some motivating music for a crazy climb up 91 floors (it's only 2046 steps).
For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 91 floors. You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section. Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.
Categories: (view spoiler)
22 floors ~ read in 24 hours ~ The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson (5/1/15)
45 floors ~ 400+ page book ~ Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi (5/1/15)
12 floors ~ millionaire - Omar ~ The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson (5/10/15)
12 floors ~ someone uses an elevator - Tom is terrified in the elevator ~ The Time Thief by Linda Buckley-Archer (5/19/15)
Book it to the Finish Line
- Palio de SienaDuration: 8/1/15 - 8/31/15
Progress: 8 of 3
Completed: 8/22/15
The Palio di Siena is a horse race that is held twice a year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders represent ten of the seventeen districts of the city.
Each of the seventeen districts of the city is named after an animal or symbol:
Aquila (Eagle) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Bruco (Caterpillar) - read a book where someone changes dramatically or reinvents themself
Chiocciola (Snail) - read a book where someone eats something unusual
Civetta (Little Owl) - read a book with a wise character
Drago (Dragon) - read a book with a dragon in the story
Giraffa (Giraffe) - read a book with a character that is very tall
Fade Away by Harlan Coben (8/31/15) ★★★
Istrice (Crested Porcupine) - read a book with a prickly [bad tempered or irritable] character
Leocorno (Unicorn) - read a fantasy
Lupa (She-Wolf) - read a werewolf book
Forever by Maggie Stiefvater (8/24/15) ★★★
Nicchio (Seashell) - read a book set by the seashore
Mad Mouse by Chris Grabenstein (8/30/15) ★★★
Oca (Goose) - read a book that will give you goosebumps
Jake Understood by Penelope Ward (8/30/15) ★★★
Onda (Wave) - read a book with a character that makes waves (idiom - causes difficulty)
Pantera (Panther) - read a book with a cat in the story
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (8/22/15) - Grimalkin ★★★
Selva (Forest) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Tartuca (Tortoise) - read a book where someone has to hide
The Doomsday Box by Herbie Brennan (8/23/15) - from KGB ★★★
Torre (Tower) - read a book with a castle or skyscraper on the cover
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke (8/19/15) - castle ★★
Valdimontone (Valley of the Ram) - read a book where two characters butt heads
Pure by Jennifer Armentrout (8/7/15) - Aiden & Seth ★★★
In the Palio de Siena, the jockey must ride his horse three times around the Piazza del Campo.
For this challenge, you must ride at least three horses to finish the race.
Books must be 200 pages or more. Re-reads are okay. Don't forget to rate and date your book.
BOOK it to the finish line! September 2015
Duration: 9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015
Progress: 73 of 59
Completed: 9/11/15
Held every September since 1985 in France, this marathon sounds like the most idiotic race known to man. The participants (dressed in costume) are expected to indulge in glasses of wine, while also stuffing themselves with local specialities such as oysters, foie gras, cheese, steak and ice-cream and still be able to run 42 km. Brilliant.
This year's theme is "Dressed Up to the Nines". Plan your costume, eat lots of carbs and get ready to see over 50 beautiful vineyards in the famous Médoc region.
Each book must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
To finish the race, you must run past 59 vineyards.
(view spoiler)
8 vineyards ~ 200+ ~ Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline (9/2/15)
20 vineyards ~ Devi gets drunk ~ Fortune's Pawn by Rachel Bach (9/5/15)
13 vineyards ~ Ben & Autumn have to run ~ Autumn in the City of Angels by Kirby Howell (9/5/15)
32 vineyards ~ 400+ pages ~City of Night by Dean Koontz (9/11/15)
BOOK it to the finish line! January 2016
Duration: 1/1/2016 - 1/31/2016
Progress: 61 of 51
Completed: 1/18/16
Poohsticks is first mentioned in The House at Pooh Corner, by A.A. Milne. It is a simple sport. Each player drops a stick on the upstream side of a bridge and the one whose stick first appears on the downstream side is the winner.
The bridge I have chosen is the 1831 London Bridge that is now across the Colorado River at Lake Havasu, Arizona. (Trust me. January is the best time of the year to visit Arizona!)
The bridge is 51 feet wide.
Read as many books from each category as you want until you pass 51.
Books have to be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
(view spoiler)
8 feet - at least 200+ pages - Cop Hater by Ed McBain (1/8/16)
21 feet - bridge on the cover - Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger (1/12/16)
8 feet - set in a forest - Left To Die by Lisa Jackson (1/13/16)
8 feet - title is 3 words long - A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny (1/15/16)
16 feet - has a gloomy character - The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin (1/18/16)
BOOK it to the finish line! February 2016
Duration: 2/1/2016 - 2/29/2016
Progress: 4 of 4
Completed: 2/26/16
You have been hired by the Leavenworth and Pike's Peak Express Company to carry the mail between the Nevada stations of Egan Canyon and Silver City. Your route is about 75 miles. Since it is February, the weather should be mild :)
You must read one book to get from station to station.
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
To get from Egan Canyon to Ruby Valley, read a book:
with 200+ pages
with a red cover
set in the mountains
where a main character receives jewelry
Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (2/10/16)
To get from Ruby Valley to Eureka, read a book:
where a discovery is made
with a single word title
where Greek mythology is mentioned
where a main character is successful at something
Matched by Allie Condie (2/26/16)
To get from Eureka to Stillwater*, read a book:
with water on the cover
the title starts with a 'S'
The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis (2/9/16)
that is ghostly
where time is spent in a boat or ship
To get from Stillwater to Silver City, read a book:
set in a small town
where a main character wears silver jewelry
with a 'V' somewhere in the title
Marvin's Curse by Debra J. Edwards (2/7/16)
with silver, gold or bronze on the cover
*Stillwater is a 19th-century ghost town of Churchill County, Nevada. Stillwater became the county seat of Churchill County in 1868, when the town was an important mail stage stop. In 1903 the seat of government moved to Fallon, Nevada and the decline of Stillwater began.
BOOK it to the Finish Line! March 2016
Duration: 3/1/16 - 3/31/16
Progress: 4 of 4
Completed: 3/15/16
The Engadin Skimarathon is an annual cross-country ski race held on the second Sunday of March in Switzerland. It debuted in 1969, and is one of the major cross-country skiing events in the Alps. Between 11,000 and 13,000 skiers participate each year.
You must read one book to reach each place along the route.
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
The race begins at the Maloja Palace Hotel.
To get to Lakes Sils and Silvaplana, read a book:
that is the 4th in a series
where a main character uses public transportation
where a main character goes camping
with lots of black on the cover
The Faerie War by Rachel Morgan (3/5/16)
that is set by a lake
To get to Pontresina, read a book:
that is set in a small town
Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt (3/8/16)
with a bridge on the cover
where a main character goes to a house of worship
that is set in medieval times
with a character that can speak German
To get to Samedan Airport, read a book:
that is the 1st in a series
Marked by P.C. Cast (3/12/16)
that you consider challenging
where a main character flies in an airplane
that was published independently
that you completed in one day
To get to the finish line at S-chanf, read a book:
with a twin
where someone does a lot of walking
that begins with a 'S'
Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill (3/15/16)
that is the last of a series
with someone who serves in the army
BOOGIE to the Finish Line! April 2016
Duration: 4/1/16 - 4/30/16
Books: 8
Points: 12 of 6
Completed: 4/12/16
The Hollywood Dance Marathon is a high-energy dance party charity event. Participants sign up to dance and raise money for pediatric cancer patient support and research.
Held at the historic Avalon Theater in the heart of Hollywood, the event also includes non-stop entertainment, celebrities, a silent auction and more.
To participate in this marathon, you must dance for at least 6 hours.
Songs that will count for one hour of dancing:
Love Shack (The B-52′s) - read a romance
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) - read a book with a sweet character
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison) - read a book with brown eyes on the cover
Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees) - read a book where someone almost gets killed
Jessie’s Girl (Rick Springfield) - read a book where the author's name starts with 'J'
by Lisa Jackson (4/7/16)California Girls (Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg) - read a book set in California
by Richelle Mead (4/1/16)Thriller (Michael Jackson) - read a book that you think is/will be thrilling
We Are Family (Sister Sledge) - read a book where family is important
by Jonathan Maberry (4/12/16)Hips Don’t Lie (Shakira, Wyclef Jean) - read a book where someone tells a big lie
by Angie Sage (4/20/16) ~ lying about Alchemist fire Another One Bites The Dust (Queen) - read a book that has been on your TBR list a long time
Songs that will count for 2 hours of dancing:
Hollaback Girl (Gwen Stefani) - read a YA book
Poker Face (Lady Gaga) - read a book with no faces on the cover
by D.J. MacHale (4/12/16)Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper) - read a book that you think is/will be fun
Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) – read a book with a musician in it
by Kami Garcia (4/22/16) ~ Link is a drummerSave A Horse (Big & Rich) – read a book where someone gets rescued
by Henry Neff (4/7/16)Single Ladies (Beyonce) – read a book where the main character is unmarried
by Jean M. Auel (4/24/16)Footloose (Kenny Loggins) - read a book where the main character has little or no responsibilities
Y.M.C.A. (The Village People) - read a book whose title starts with 'Y'
Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd) - read a book where a main character returns home
1999 (Prince) - read a book published in 1999
BOOK it to the finish line! May 2016Duration: 5/1/16 - 5/31/16
Books: 7
Meters: 78 of 50
Completed: 5/19/16
Moscow hosts a running race with a difference - the participants have to wear high heels. Dozens of women take part in Russia's annual stilettos competition, running 50m in heels of at least 9cm (3.54 inches).
The winner is awarded shopping vouchers worth 100,000 roubles (£1,964) by the Russian edition of Glamour magazine, which hosts the contest.
Here's a newscast talking about the famous Russian race.
To participate in this race, you must read books that will take you past 50 meters.
Do you think I could run in these?5+5+8+8+12+20+20 = 78
Books that will go 5 meters:
read any 200+ book you'd like
Crossed by Allie Condie (5/6/16)
read a book with a flower on the cover
read a book that does not have 'a', 'an' or 'the' in the title
3rd Degree by James Patterson (5/23/16)
read a book by an author you have never read before
read a book from your TBR list
Books that will go 8 meters:
read a book that has been made into a movie
read a book with a weapon on the cover
read a book with a subtitle
read a science fiction novel
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (5/18/16)
read a book that has won an award
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen (5/5/16)
Books that will go 12 meters:
read a book that is not the first in a series
Game by Barry Lyga (5/11/16) ~ #2
read a book with a mother as a main character
read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads
read a book by a deceased author
read a book where shoes are prominent on the cover
Books that will go 20 meters: (you can only read 2 of these)
read a historical book that does not take place in the UK
read a book that is at least 400 pages
Scarlet Feather by Maeve Binchy (5/19/16) ~ 549 pages
read a book where a famous person is mentioned
read a book from a genre you don't usually read
Flash Fiction International: Very Short Stories from Around the World by Robbie Shapard (5/3/16)
read a book someone gave you as a gift
BOOK it to the finish line! June 2016
Duration: 6/1/16 - 6/30/16
Riding Partners: 10 of 3
Completed: 6/29/16
The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is a motorcycle endurance race. The inaugural 2010 challenge took participants along a mandatory route on back roads across the United States and Canada. The route crossed numerous mountain ranges, 33 Indian reservations, 25 national forests, eight deserts and six national parks
This year's ride will kick off on June 21, 2016 in southern California. The Challenge will run all the way to the coast of Maine before heading back to the finish line at Wolf's Run in the Seneca Nation.
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
To reach the finish line, you must pick at least 3 riding partners,
and read the books associated with those famous motorcyclists.
Evel Knievel - read a book where someone has a broken bone
Marlon Brando - read a book with a dangerous criminal in it
Blood of My Blood by Barry Lyga (6/20/16) ~ Billy Dent
Pink - read a book with lots of pink on the cover
by Meg Cabot (6/18/16)Clint Eastwood - read a book that is set east of where you live
The Windy City by Roland Smith (6/15/16) ~ Chicago, IL
David Beckham - read a book with a professional athlete in it
Ewan McGregor - read a book with an orphan in it
Dust & Decay by Jonathan Maberry (6/13/16) ~ Benny Imura
Usher - read a book with a wedding in it
Angelina Jolie - read a book where someone is a refugee
Roald Dahl - read a book that was made into a movie
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (6/5/16)
Hugh Laurie - read a book that is funny
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare (6/29/16)
King Hussein of Jordan - read a book with an assassination attempt in it
Without Fail by Lee Child (6/21/16) ~ VP
Jeremy Irons - read a book that has recieved an award
Bob Dylan - read a book where someone changes their name
The Negotiator by Dee Henderson (6/9/16) ~ Kate O'Malley/Emerson
Charles Lindbergh - read a book where time is spent in an airplane
Buddy Holly - read a book where someone has a nickname
Queen Latifah - read a book with an unmarried main character
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (6/22/16)
George Clooney - read a book where the main character is a doctor
Orlando Bloom - read a book that is a bestseller
Hugh Jackman - read a book with a very poor main character
T E Lawrence - read a book by an author who uses initals
Bessie Stringfield (The Motorcycle Queen of Miami) - read a book that is the first in a series
Shadowed Strength by Wendi Wilson (6/21/16) - Shadowed #1
BOOK it to the finish line! July 2016
Duration: 7/1/16 - 7/31/16
Inches: 2+2+3+3+4+6+6=26 of 13
Completed: 7/25/16
The "Grand Championship Snail Race" began in Cambridgeshire in 1992 in the village of Snailwell. It regularly attracts up to 400 people to the village, more than doubling its usual population. This year's race is scheduled for July 16th.
The snails compete on a 13-inch surface covered in cotton cloth. The racers are placed at a center circle and, when the command is given—"Ready, Steady, Slow!"—they're let loose toward the finish line.
WHAT THE SHELL? World Snail Racing Championships 2014
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
The Viper Club by E.L. Young (7/19/16)
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (7/24/16)
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
Reached by Ally Condie (7/25/16)
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver (7/8/16)
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
by Terry Pratchett (6/7/16)that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
World After by Susan Ee (7/21/16)
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
The Fiend and the Forge by Henry H. Neff (7/12/16)
BOOK it to the finish line! August 2016Duration: 8/1/16 - 8/31/16
Inches: 5 of 3
Completed: 8/30/16
The Henley-on-Todd Regatta is a "boat" race held in the dry sandy bed of the Todd River in Alice Springs, Australia. It is the only regatta ever cancelled because of wet weather. This year's regatta will be August 20th.
I signed everyone up to participate in at least three different races at the annual Henley-on-Todd Regatta boat Race. (You can thank me later.) Which three you enter is up to you. Good luck and may the best Viking or Pirate win!
Books must be at least 200 pages, except for the Mini Yacht requirement.
Re-reads are okay.
Tour-d-Todd - read a book with a road trip
Temple by Matthew Reilly (8/11/16)
Mini Yacht - read a story that is less than 25 pages
Rowing 4's - read a book that is the 4th in a series
Anchor the Boat - read a book that is the last in a series
Surf Rescue - read a book where someone is saved
Kayak - read a book written by a male author *
Wizard Defiant by Rodney Hartman (8/20/16)
Boogie Board - read a book written or set in the 1970's
Sand Shoveling - read a book where the main character uses a hand tool
Oxford Tubs - read a book set in England
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (8/30/16)
Mixed Maxi Yachts - read a book told from more than one perspective
War Brides by Helen Bryan (8/30/16)
Lolly Scramble - read a book with a sweet main character
Sand Skis - read a book set in the wintertime
Beach Sprint - read a book in 24 hours
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella (8/19/16)
Rowing 8's - read a book published in 2008
Bring Your Own Boat - read a book that you own
Battle of the Boats - read a book where there is some kind of fight
BOOK it to the finish line! September 2016Duration: 9/1/16 - 9/30/16
Books: 6 of 3
Feet Driven: 6 x 18 = 108
'Slow Drag at the Port' is an annual hot rod event that is unlike any other. The featured race is actually a "coasting" competition because participants coast to the finish line and do not accelerate.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay
To participate in this drag race, you must read 1 book from the following list. Then you will need to read any 2 books of your choice to reach the 20 foot finish line.
If you want to, you can race again by picking another book from the list and reading 2 more books to reach the finish line for the second (or even third) time.
To accelerate for 18 feet, read one of these:
read a book set north of where you live
Last Man Standing by David Baldacci (9/4/16)
read a book with an author whose name starts with a 'P'
The 5th Horseman by James Patterson (9/24/16)
read a book set in a small town
The Kalahari Typing School for Men by Alexander McCall Smith (9/7/16)
read a book where time is spent on a train
read a book with a car on the cover
read the 2nd in a series
Dirt by Stuart Woods (9/18/16)
read a book whose title is 2 words long
Zach's Lie by Roland Smith (9/25/16)
read a book published in 2011
read a book set in the USA
The Last Star by Rick Yancey (9/2/16)
read a book where time is spent on a boat
From Time to Time by Jack Finney (9/18/16) ~ Titanic
read a book where someone goes shopping
read a book told in the 1st person
read a book where the title starts with a 'W'
BOOK it to the finish line! October 2016
Duration: 10/1/16 - 10/31/16
Books: 8 of 4
Hours: 48 of 24
Everyone is invited to my house for a movie marathon. Since it's October, all the films will be scary. Since I don't like being frightened, they will all be comedy-horror movies. The funnier, the better. Please bring your own soda and popcorn :)
Wikipedia explains this particular movie genre like this: "While comedy horror films provide scares for audiences, they also provide something that dramatic horror films do not: 'the permission to laugh at your fears, to whistle past the cinematic graveyard and feel secure in the knowledge that the monsters can't get you'."
Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching. You must watch (read) for at least 24 hours to complete the movie marathon.
Invasion of the Saucer Men movie trailer
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.
Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Movie #1: Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with a 'Y' in the title
End of Days by Susan Ee (10/26/16)
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book with a cat or a bird on the cover
Movie #2: The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book that you have to get from the library or bookstore
Hunted by Rebecca Zanetti (10/21/16) ~ library ebook
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a children's book
Movie #3: The Cars That Ate Paris ( 1974) - read a book set in Europe
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner (10/11/16)
Movie #4: Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a professional cook or chef
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (10/19/16) ~ Mo
Movie #5: Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book
Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver (10/13/16)
Movie #6: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book centered around a holiday
The Improbable Rise of Paco Jones by Dominic Carrillo (10/16/16) ~ Valentine's Day
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used for light
Movie #7: My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the main character is a parent
Claimed by Rebecca Zanetti (10/9/16) ~ Cara
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book where a main character rides a motorcycle
Movie #8: Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown (10/25/16)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a person's name in the title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book whose author is either Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book about someone who exercises
BOOK it to the Finish Line! November 2016
Duration: 11/1/16 - 11/30/16
Progress: 9 of 4 Obstacles
From start to finish, the Insane Inflatable 5K is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. As one participant said, “When you drive up and see the enormosity of the inflatables, it’s crazy.”
I'd like you to overcome at least 4 of the obstacles on the course.
And have fun, as well :)
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.
Let's Go - read a book that is the 1st in a series
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas (11/9/16) ~ Wallflowers #1
Crash Course - read a book with an accident in it
Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich (11/3/16)
Big Balls - read a book with 400+ pages
Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan (11/12/16) ~ 432 pages
Mattress Run - read a book where a character has a dream or vision
The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead (11/14/16)
Jump Around - read a book with dancing in it
Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton (11/16/16)
Waverunner - read a book with water on the cover
Slingshot - read a book with a menacing person in it *
Victoria: May Blossom of Britannia, England, 1829 by Anna Kirwan (11/2/16)
Tangled Up - read a book set north of where you live
Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill (11/29/16) ~ Chicago
The Humps - read a book where the main character works in an office **
Wrecking Balls - read a book with a destructive person in it
Flesh & Bone by Jonathan Maberry (11/3/16)
The Mad House - read a book with a building on the cover
by Adelle Yeung (11/22/16) ~ huts* Dennis the Menace carries a slingshot
** Wednesday is Hump Day for most workers
BOOK it to the Finish Line! December 2016
Duration: 12/1/16 - 12/31/16
Progress: 8 of 3 Legs of Race
I can't think of a better place to run a marathon than in Honolulu, Hawaii. Especially in December. Anyone up for a trip to paradise? This is one of the world's largest marathons, taking place annually on the second Sunday in December.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.
I would like you to run at least 3 legs of the race.
Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean” - read a book set by the ocean
I Am Grimalkin by Joseph Delaney (12/26/16)
Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city
The Tokyo Cover Girls by Jackie Amsden (12/1/16)
Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845–1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it
Charlie Bone and the Red Knight by Jenny Nimmo (12/20/16) ~ children are descendants of the Red King
Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (12/13/16) ~ motel
Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp (12/30/16)
Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover
Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich
Shadows in Flight by Orson Scott Card (12/5/16) ~ Bean & children are well invested
Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)
P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han (12/6/16) ~ Peter plays Lacrosse
Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover
by C.J. Anaya (12/16/16)
Book it to the Finish Line! January 2017 - SkijoringDuration: 1/1/17 - 1/31/17
Progress: 7 of 3 dogs
Skijoring is a winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a horse, a dog (or dogs) or a motor vehicle. It is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring meaning ski driving.
We are meeting at Mt Hood, Oregon, to participate in the Frog Lake 14-mile Run.
You need to race (read) at least three dogs.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Here is a list of famous dogs for your team:
Toto - read a book with some extreme weather
Odie - read a book where the main character has a sidekick
Pluto - read a science fiction book
Scooby-Doo - read a mystery
Nana - read a book with young children in it
Claudia and Mean Janine by Ann M. Martin (1/7/17) ~ 176 pages
Blue (Blue's Clues) - read a nonfiction book
Pongo and Mrs. Pongo - read a book with a number in the title
► Old Yeller - read a book where someone is sick or ill
Consumed by Rebecca Zanetti (1/15/17) ~ virus & infected werewolf
► Rin Tin Tin - read a book with a soldier in it
Fire & Ash by Jonathan Maberry (1/28/17)
Benji - read an adventure book
Wishbone - read a book that is a retelling
► Balto - read a book where someone gets rescued
Close Your Eyes by Iris Johansen (1/29/17)
Lassie - read a book where the main character has long hair
► Hachito - read a book where someone is loyal
Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare (1/10/17)
► Snoopy - read a book that has pictures
Disney after Dark by Ridley Pearson (reread 1/28/17)
► Clifford - read a book that is over 400 pages
Don't Tell by Karen Rose (1/1/17) ~ 501 pages
► Cujo - read a thriller or a horror book
The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong (1/18/17)
Fang - read a fantasy
Greyfriars Bobby - read a book where someone visits a graveyard
Proposal by Meg Cabot (1/4/17) ~ 144 pages
Underdog - read a book where someone is heroic
Book it to the Finish Line! February 2017 - Cradle Mountain UltramarathonDuration: 2/1/17 - 2/28/17
Progress: 8 of 3 sights
Let's travel down to Tasmania for the Cradle Mountain Ultramarathon. Only 60 people are allowed to participate in this treacherous run. Luckily, I have secured spots for us :)
The Cradle Mountain Run is a one day traverse of Tasmania's famous Cradle Mt to Lake St Clair. The event is a Run, not a Race, and mutual help is an important aspect. Hills are steep, the mud can suck your shoes off, and roots and stones make the going slow for the less nimble footed.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
To complete the Run, you must read 3 books.
Since the list is rather short, you can read 2 or 3 books for each sight.
Rereads are okay.
Below is a list of sights you will see along the way.
Waldheim - read the first book in a series or trilogy
Sandstorm by James Rollins (2/5/17) - Sigma Force #1
Marion's Hut - read a book with a name in the title
Cradle Mountain - read a book with a baby in it
The Runaway Dolls by Ann M. Martin (2/8/17)
Waterfall Valley - read a book with water in the cover
by Laura Griffin (2/20/17)Windermere - read a book with a 'W' on the cover
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong (2/21/17)
Pelion Gap - read the second book in a series or trilogy
The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton (2/10/17) - Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #2
Mount Ora - read a book where time is spent on a mountain
Pelion East - read a book set east of where you live
Kia Ora - read a book with a 'K' somewhere on the cover
The Gatekeeper's Sons by Eva Pohler (2/28/17)
Mirkwood - read a book that you think will be murky or gloomy
Narcissus - read a book with a beautiful character
Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout (2/24/17) ~ Alex & Apollo
Cynthia Beach - read a book where the main character goes to the sea or ocean
Persuader by Lee Child (2/21/17)
Dove Lake - read a book with a mostly white cover
Book it to the Finish Line! March 2017 - Quest Killarney Adventure RaceDuration: 3/1/17 - 3/31/17
Progress: 10 of 3
Kilometers: 155
The 17th is St. Patrick's Day, so let's go to Ireland and participate in the Quest Killarney Adventure Race. We will run, cycle, and then kayak our way across the spectacular mountains, valleys and lakes of Killarney National Park.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (3/3/17) - Naked Werewolf #2
published since 2000
Winter by Marissa Meyer (3/15/17) ~ 2015
Valhalla Rising by Clive Cussler (3/31/17) ~ 2001
with one person on the cover
Mr. Monk and the Dirty Cop by Lee Goldberg (3/19/17)
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See (3/4/17)
read (one book) in 24 hours
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (3/28/17)
where someone has to run away
Murder at Union Station by Margaret Truman (3/12/17)
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
Beneath a Marble Sky by John Shors (3/5/17)
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
The Reckoning by Kelley Anderson (3/28/17)
was published in 2011
set north of where you live
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher (3/23/17) ~ Chicago
Book it to the Finish Line! April 2017 - UK Boat RaceDuration: 4/1/17 - 4/30/17
Progress: 5 of 3
The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. First held in 1829, the race takes place along a 4.2-mile stretch of the River Thames.
For the first time in history there will be a third team competing. You guessed it. I have received permission for The Challenge Factory to participate in the race. It will be held April 2nd. You are invited to be on the rowing crew!
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
To complete this race, you must read a book for three checkpoints.
black buoy (is actually yellow) - read a book where someone gets confused
Cold Cold Heart by Tami Hoag (4/13/17)
Fulham Football Club - read a book with an athlete in it
Mile Post (a stone monument) - read a book where someone goes to a museum
The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry (4/7/17)
Crabtree Tavern - read a book with a tree on the cover
Harrods Depository - read a book where the main character lives in a townhouse or apartment
Hammersmith Bridge - read a book where the main character repairs something
St. Paul's School - read a YA book
Bits & Pieces by Jonathan Maberry (4/12/17)
Chiswick Eyot (a small island) - read a book where the main character spends time on an island
Fuller's Brewery (founded in 1845) - read a historical book
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley (4/20/17)
Chiswick Pier (Colin Firth is from Chiswick) - read a book where the main character goes to a play or movie
The Bandstand - read a book with a musician in it
Barnes Railway Bridge - read a book where the main character travels by something other than a car or truck
Stars Above by Marissa Meyer (4/17/17) ~ podship
Stag Brewery - read a book where the main character is not married
Book it to the Finish Line! May 2017
Rotary Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon
Duration: 5/1/17 - 5/31/17
Progress: 59 of 42 km
# of Books: 5
We don't have to go far to our next marathon. It's a little over a hour's drive up the M40. We will be running in the Shakespeare Marathon on May 7th.
This is a chance to experience world famous Stratford-upon-Avon and to run amongst some of the most historical buildings in the the country and through miles of beautiful Warwickshire countryside.
Rotary Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon
You must run (read) for at least 42 kilometers.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.
To go 15 kilometers, read:
Pericles, Prince of Tyre - a book with royalty in it
by Nora Roberts (5/13/17)Two Gentlemen of Verona - a book by two authors
Hamlet - a book where a family member of the main character dies
by Fern Michaels (5/23/17)Much Ado About Nothing - a book where the main character's first name starts with a 'B' (for Benedick and Beatrice)
A Midsummer Night's Dream - a book where it is nighttime on the cover
by Ridley Pearson (5/15/17)The Merchant of Venice - a book where the main character owns his/her own business
Love's Labour's Lost - a book with a title that starts with a 'L' (ignoring 'a', 'an', 'the')
Julius Caesar - a book where the main character spends time in Mediterranean area (specify location)
To go 7 kilometers, read:
As You Like It - any 200+ book
by Laurell K. Hamilton (5/3/17)The Tempest - a book that is set on an island
The Taming of the Shrew - a book where the main characters are husband and wife
All's Well That Ends Well - a book with a happy ending
Twelfth Night - a book published in 2012
by Daniel O'Malley (5/10/17)The Winter's Tale - a book set in the wintertime
The Two Noble Kinsmen - a book where family is important to the story
Romeo and Juliet - a romance novel
The Comedy of Errors - a book that will make you laugh
Timon of Athens - a book where the main character is wealthy
Macbeth - a book with magic in it (for the witches)
King Lear - a best seller *
Othello - a book where the main character is in the military
Antony and Cleopatra - a book with two people on the cover
King John - a biography, autobiography, or fictional biography
Henry VIII - a historical novel
* - George Bernard Shaw wrote, "No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear."
Book it to the Finish Line! June 2017
Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race & Festival
Duration: 6/1/17 - 6/30/17
Progress: 275 of 225 miles
# of Books: 5
'Helen to the Atlantic' is a long distance hot air balloon race. The race begins in Helen, Georgia and the finish line is Interstate Highway 95 (anywhere between Maine and Miami). The shortest distance is 225 miles and the race usually takes two days.
Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race & Festival
You must float in an easterly direction for 225 miles.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.
I would love to see what balloon you're racing in :)
To drift for 110 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes in a hot air balloon
with fire on the cover
where the main character is an inventor
that is set in France
To float for 75 miles, read a book:
with clouds on the cover
where a helium or mylar balloon is mentioned
with an airplane or helicopter on the cover
that is set in a different hemisphere that yours
where the main character travels in something other than a car or truck
by Tess Gerritsen (6/1/17) ~ airplanewith a character named Helen, Helena, Helene, Helaine, or any other variation of Helen
To soar for 50 miles, read a book:
that is at least 200+ pages long
Love Me If You Dare by Carly Phillips (6/13/17) ~ 361 pages
that is historical
by Kate Anderson Brower (6/9/17)where the main character travels to a different country
that is set south of where you live
that is an adventure book
by Julie Kagawa (6/15/17) ~ 46 peoplewhere a main character is 'full of hot air' *
by Michael Connelly (6/7/17)* Talks a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning
Book it to the Finish Line! July 2017
24-Hour Moby Dick Marathon At Mystic Seaport
Duration: 7/1/17 - 7/31/17
Progress: 6 of 3 chapters
At Mystic Seaport, the “Moby-Dick” Marathon is a communal event that relies upon visitor participation. Participants are invited to read a chapter or two (or more!), or just sit back to listen.
Over the course of the marathon, other surprises await, including an actor portraying Herman Melville, the theatrical staging of certain chapters by the TaleMakers theatre troupe, and a live music performance.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
To complete this marathon, you must read at least three 'chapters'.
Below is a list of some of the 135 chapters of Moby Dick:
The Carpet-Bag - read a book where the mc travels a lot
A Bosom Friend - read a book about friendship
The Death Web by E.L. Young (7/25/17) ~ Will, Andrew & Gaia
Nightgown - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
Biographical - read a biography, autobiography or fictional biography
The Prophet - read a book with a religious character in it
A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava (7/4/17) ~ priest
Merry Christmas - read a book set around a holiday
Postscript - read the last book of a trilogy or series
Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts (7/20/17)
Knights and Squires - read a book where the mc has a sidekick
Cetology - read a book where the mc is a scientist *
Moby Dick - read a classic
The Whiteness of the Whale - read a book with a mostly white cover
The Hyena - read a humorous book
The Albatross - read a book with a bird in it
Brit - read a book set in England
Stubbs Kills a Whale - read a book where there is a death
Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry (7/16/17) ~ so many deaths it's horror
Jonah Historically Regarded - read a historical book
Schools and Schoolmasters - read a book where the mc is a student
Dear Pen Pal by Heather Vogel Frederick (7/15/17)
The Lamp - read a book with a source of light on the cover
The Doubloon - read a book that you purchased
The Pequod meets the Delight - read a book where a relationship is started
Provoked by Rebecca Zanetti (7/2/17)
* - the branch of zoology that deals with whales, dolphins, and porpoises
Book it to the Finish Line! August 2017
Walking Barefoot
Duration: 8/1/17 - 8/31/17
Progress: 8 of 3 paths
August's marathon is a nice, relaxing walk on one of Europe's popular barefoot paths. Let's all go to Lienen, Germany, and saunter around their 2.5 km (1.6 mile) trail.
Going barefoot you will quickly develop a sense for the different surfaces over which you are walking - limestone, bark mulch, crushed stones, sand, grass, timber, paving and pebbles. So don't hesitate: Off with your shoes!
Books must be at least 200 pages, except for #4.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these spots:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a book with a pattern on the cover
by Owen Laukkanen (8/8/17) 3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book that is less than 50 pages
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (8/14/17)
6. Granite Setts - read a book that is more than 400 pages
Rage of Lions by Curtis Jobling (8/28/17) ~ 432 pages
7. Fine Gravel - read a anthology
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a rough or coarse character
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd (8/7/17) ~ Mauma was unstable
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
Till Death by Jennifer Armentrout (8/26/17) ~ Sasha was understandably skittish
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read the first book in a series or trilogy
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
Payback by Fern Michaels (8/18/17) ~ Charles guides the Sisterhood
15. Humus Path - read a paperback or hardback book
Maximum Security by Robert Muchamore (8/12/17)
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc follows a map
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
Betrayed by P.C. Cast (8/14/17) ~ cat
Book it to the Finish Line! September 2017
Disney Half-Marathon
Duration: 9/1/17 - 9/30/17
Progress: 5 of 3 rides
Let's all head to the Happiest Place on Earth for a half-marathon on September 3rd. Your run will take you through Disney California Adventure® Park, Disneyland® Park, the Disneyland® Resort and the streets of Anaheim.
You must pass by at least three Disneyland rides to reach the finish line.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
Disneyland rides
Autopia - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Mad Tea Party - read a book where the mc drinks tea
It’s A Small World - read a book set in a country different than your own
Splash Mountain - read a book with water on the cover
Indiana Jones Adventure - read a book set in the early 1900's
Peter Pan’s Flight - read a middle grade book (8-13 years)
Jungle Cruise - read a book where the mc goes on a boat or ship
If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name: News from Small-Town Alaska by Heather Lende (9/19/17)
Star Tours - read a book that was made into a movie
Gadget’s Go Coaster - read a book where the mc uses a cell phone or computer
Casey Jr. Circus Train - read a book where the mc travels by train
Pirates of the Caribbean - read a book with a rogue (pirate) in it
Dumbo the Flying Elephant - read a book where the mc does something unexpected
Matterhorn Bobsleds - read a book set in Europe
Haunted Mansion - read a ghost story
King Arthur Carousel - read a book where the mc rides a horse
by Sandra Brown (9/24/17)Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride - read a book with a impulsive character in it
The Professionals by Owen Laukkanen (9/20/17) ~ kidnappers go on tilt
Space Mountain - read a science fiction story
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - read a book set in the western USA
Death Without Company by Craig Johnson (9/27/17)
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage - read a book where the mc searches for someone
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown (9/15/17)
Book it to the Finish Line! October 2017
Round-The-Sound Swimathon
Duration: 10/1/17 - 10/31/17
Progress: 7 of 3 checkpoints
Join us in Bermuda for the 27th Annual Round-The-Sound Swimathon on Sunday, October 9th, 2017. Since it's beginning, the Round-the-Sound Swim has raised over $350,000 for local charities. The open water swimming event takes place in beautiful Harrington Sound. Bermuda’s water temperature in October averages 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
You must read 3 books to reach the finish line. Since there are so few choices this month, you can read 2 books for each checkpoint.
The checkpoints along the route:
1. Aquarium - read a book where the mc sees or eats fish
2. Red Shark Island - read a book with a lot of red on the cover
by Lisa Scottoline (10/17/17)3. Collins Island - read a book where the mc's first or last name starts with "C"
4. Rabbit Island - read a book where the mc has reason to be jumpy
Shadowed by Rebecca Zanetti (10/13/17) ~ survived torture
5. Trunk Island - read a book where the mc travels
6. Crow Island - read a book with a title that is printed in black
7. Cockroach Island - read a book with a troublesome person in it
The Fate of Ten by Pittacus Lore (10/21/17) ~ Nine & Setrakus
8. Dock Road - read a book where the mc goes on a boat/ship
The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell (10/1/17)
9. Charles Island - read a book with a person's name in the title
10. Shark Hole - read a book with an aggressive person in it
The Black Echo by Michael Connelly (10/26/17) ~ cops
11. Turtle Island - read a book with a shy person in it
12. No Name Rock - read a book by a relatively unknown author
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen (10/15/17) ~ I wasn't familiar with this author
13. School Rock - read a YA or NA book
Storm by D.J. MacHale (10/14/17) ~ YA
14. Palmetto Bay - read a book with a tree on the cover
Book it to the Finish Line! November 2017
Movember Fun Run
Duration: 11/1/17 - 11/30/17
Progress: 11 of 3 areas
Movember is both a time of year as well as a movement. It’s when men don’t shave for a full 30 days, but it’s also about raising awareness to prostate cancer, testicular cancer, men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
This year we will be participating in a Movember fun run in London's Greenwich Park.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
To complete this race, you must read a book for 3 areas of the park.
Parts of the park you will see during the run:
Pavilion Tea Rooms - read a book where the mc drinks tea
The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies (11/4/17)
Royal Observatory - read a book with stars or a moon on the cover
by Charlaine Harris (11/24/17)sundial - read a book where time is importantThe Hanging Hill by Chris Grabenstein (11/11/17) ~ countdown to ceremony time
boating lake - read a book where time is spent on a boat
Disney in Shadow by Ridley Pearson (11/15/17) ~ boat ride
Captain Cook statue - read a book with a James or Jamie in it
King William VI statue - read a book with a title that starts with a 'V' or 'I'
I See You by Clare Mackintosh (11/6/17)
Conduit House - read a book where the mc goes underground
Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine (11/13/17) ~ basement tunnels
Groom's Hill gate - read a book with a wedding in it
Old Reservoir - read a historical novel
Ornamental Fountain - read a book with a fancy cover
Bandstand - read a book where someone plays an instrument
Flower Garden - read a book with a flower on the cover
Ranger's Field - read a book where traveling is involved
Sentient by Kenechi Udogu (11/26/17) ~ running
Deer Park - read a book where someone is hunted
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout (11/9/17)
Remains of Roman Shrine - read the last of a trilogy or series
Beyond Reach by Karin Slaughter (11/17/17) - Grant County #6
Maze Hill gate - read a book where the mc gets confused
Oblivion by Jennifer L. Armentrout (11/13/17)
Blackheath Lodge - read a book with a lot of black on the cover
Cockpit Steps - read a book where the mc travels by airplane
One Tree Hill - read a book with a tree on the cover
Anglo Saxon Tumuli - read a book where the mc goes to a cemetery
Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (11/24/17)
Tennis Courts - read a book where the mc plays a sport for fun or professionally
Back Spin by Harlan Coben (11/21/17) ~ plays golf
Book it to the Finish Line! December 2017
Do-It-Yourself marathon
Duration: 12/1/17 - 12/31/17
Progress: 67 of 26.2 miles
As I was searching on the internet for inspiration for this month's race, I came across
an article. It was about a woman creating her own marathon. I found the insights she gave fascinating.
So this month, we'll be running our own Do-It-Yourself marathon.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris (12/13/17) ~ 280 pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
The Black Ice by Michael Connelly (12/4/17)
where a major holiday is celebrated
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout (12/1/17) ~ Thanksgiving
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (12/31/17) ~ 369 pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas (12/6/17)
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
Criminal Enterprise by Owen Laukkanen (12/12/17)
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire edited by Trisha Telep (12/10/17) ~ 408 pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
Book it to the Finish Line! January 2018
Linc Tower Run
Duration: 1/1/18 - 1/31/18
Progress: 5 of 3 buildings
Nostalgic challenge, the May 2015 Tower Run was my very first Book it to the Finish Line Challenge. So here we go again...
If everyone's knees have recovered from our last towerrun in May of 2015, we'll do it again :)
Linc Tower Run, Goa 2018, the iconic race up and down the staircases of five seven-storeyed buildings (totally 840 steps) at Panaji, India’s business hub. It will be held on Sunday 28 January 2018 at 8am.
Participants run up the stairs of Gera’s Imperium II, Gera’s Imperium I, Kamat Plaza, Star Bhavan and Dempo Trade Centre.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
Below are the 5 buildings in the race.
You must climb (or read) a book from at least 3 of them.
Gera’s Imperium II No. 200, Gera Plaza, Boat Club Road
read the second book in a trilogy or series
read a book where the mc goes on a boat
read a book where the mc belongs to a club
read a book with 200 + pages
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (1/24/18) ~ 342 pages
Gera’s Imperium I (sits on 4 acres)
read the first book in a trilogy or series
read a book with 400+ pages
Ptolemy's Gate by Jonathan Stroud (1/13/18) ~ 501 pages
read a book with a mostly black and white cover
read a book where the mc owns a business
Save the Date by Mary Kay Andrews (1/30/18) ~ Cara owns flower shop Bloom
Kamat Plaza (famous hotel)
read a book with a 'Z' on the cover
read a book where the mc sleeps at a hotel/motel
The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny (1/2/18)
read a book by a deceased author
read a book that has received 5 stars
Star Bhavan (Bank of India)
read a book that you purchased
read a book with stars on the cover
read a book where the mc is rich
Changeless by Gail Carriger (1/17/18) ~ Lady Alexia is wealthy by marriage to Lord Woolsey
read a book where the mc needs money
Dempo Trade Centre (has 7 floors)
read a paperback book
read a book with a lot of white on the cover
read a book published in 1997, 2007 or 2017
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (1/5/18) ~ pub 2007
read a book with 7 or more words in the title
Book it to the Finish Line! February 2018
Greater Sacramento Area Shut Up & Write! mini marathon
Duration: 2/1/18 - 2/28/18
Progress: 6 of 3 letters
February is LetterMo, as in A Month of Letters, a project started by author Mary Robinette Kowal. In honor of this, we will participate in the Greater Sacramento Area Shut Up & Write! mini marathon. Let's join other writers for three hours of focused writing.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish the mini marathon, you must write (read) three of the following:
1. A letter to a grandparent or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Read a book that is about family.
The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner (2/25/18)
2. A thank-you letter to a doctor/dentist/physical therapist who made a difference in your life. Read a book with a doctor/dentist/physical therapist as a main character.
3. A letter of support for a local nonprofit organization to help them apply for a grant. Read a book from Gutenberg.org.
4. A letter of encouragement to a friend or family member who is going through a difficult time. Read a book about someone who is having a hard time.
5. A letter of thanks and encouragement to someone who is currently serving or has served in the military. Read a book with a soldier as a main character.
6. A letter to your past self, reminding you of lessons you’ve learned over time. Read a historical book.
7. A letter of appreciation to an old mentor. Re-read a favorite book.
8. A letter to your future self, describing how life is now and what some of your favorite things are. Read a book set in the future.
9. A letter of encouragement to a patient in your local hospital. Read a book where the main character is injured or ill.
The Martian by Andy Weir (2/16/18)
10. A letter to a friend who has birthday coming up soon. Read a book published in your birth month or birth year.
11. A note of praise to someone you admire but don’t know how to tell in person. Read a book by your favorite author.
Private by James Patterson (2/7/18)
12. A letter to an old teacher, sharing what your life is like and how he/she made an impact. Read a book where the mc is attending school.
13. A letter “just saying hello”. Read any book you want.
Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff (2/28/18)
14. A letter of thanks to a local business that has always provided you with great service. Read a library book.
15. A love letter to your significant other – and don’t say anything about it until it arrives in the mail! Read a romance.
The Selection by Kierra Cass (2/26/18)
16. A letter to your state representative or local government official about an issue that matters to you. Read a book set near where you live.
17. A note of appreciation to a long-time client. Read a book where the mc owns a business.
18. A letter to a kid in your life. Read a book with a child under 13 in it.
19. A letter telling someone you love about your experience traveling abroad. Read a book where the mc travels to a different country.
20. A letter from your business updating customers on happenings at your business. Read a book that is in a series.
21. Scrap the letter and mail a potato instead. Read a humorous book.
Mr. Monk in Trouble by Lee Goldberg (2/6/18)
ideas from extendyourreach.com
Book it to the Finish Line! March 2018
Barcelona Marathon
Duration: 3/1/18 - 3/31/18
Progress: 8 of 3 landmarks
The first Barcelona Marathon took place in 1978. These first marathons, however, were not pure city courses, but they started in the coastal village of Mataró. In 2016, more than 16,000 people reached the goal.
You must pass by at least three Barcelona landmarks to reach the finish line.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
The Barcelona landmarks along the route:
Plaça d'Espanya (a major transport hub) - read a bestseller
Camp Nou Stadium - read a book where the mc plays a sport, professionally or for fun
La Caixa (a complex of 3 buildings) - read a book from a trilogy
The Elite by Kierra Cass (3/5/18) ~ The Selection #2
Jardin de Jaume Vicens i Vives (garden dedicated to the historian Jaume Vicens i Vives) - read a book set in the past
Hospital de Barcelona - read a book where the mc needs medical attention
Heaven's Queen by Rachel Bach (3/21/18)
Sala Bikini (night club) - read a book where the mc goes swimming
Plaça de Francesc Macià (named after a Catalan president) - read a book where a president (of any sort) is mentioned
Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya - read a book where there is a bad storm in it
Parc de Joan Miró (Miró was a sculptor) - read a book with an artist in it
Universitat de Barcelona - read a book where the mc is attending school
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (3/19/18)
Palau Robert (former residence of Robert Robert i Surís) - read a book with a Robert, Bobby or Bob (or any other variation) in it
Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (an unfinished church) - read a book where family is important to the story
Gerencia Territorial de Justicia - read a book where someone bad receives justice
The Guilty by David Baldacci (3/25/18)
Sant Martí de Provençals (a neighborhood) - read a book set near where you live
Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona - read a book where the mc spends a lot of time outdoors
Port Olimpic (gateway to the beaches) - read a book set by the ocean or sea
Virals by Kathy Reich (3/27/18)
Arc de Triomf - read a book set in Europe
Dark Desire by Christine Feehan (3/16/18)
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (looks like a massive castle) - read any 400+ page book
Sala Apollo (night club) - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
Jardins de Bacardí - read a book where the mc drinks alcohol
The Skin Collector by Jeffery Deaver (3/2/18)
La Font Màgica de Montjuïc (Montjuïc's Magic Fountain) - read a book with magic in it
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (3/12/18)
Book it to the Finish Line! April 2018
Oswegatchie River Adiron Duck Race
Duration: 4/1/18 - 4/30/18
Progress: 322 of 137 miles
This month's race will be along New York State's Oswegatchie River. The Oswegatchie Educational Center is sponsoring a rubber ducky race as a fund raiser for their summer camp program. I couldn't find any information on how far the ducks float down the river, so we'll pretend they go the whole 137 mile length.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
Your rubber ducky must go at least 137 miles.
You do not have to read different categories.
To go 46 miles, read a book:
with a dog in the story *
Dark Summer by Iris Johansen (4/4/18)
that is humorous
where the mc eats duck
with a lot of yellow on the cover
by Lara Adrian (4/28/18)set in New York City or State
where time is spent on a farm
written before 1940
where the mc takes a bath
The Moon Dwellers by David Estes (reread 4/7/18)
published in 2013 *
partially set in Europe *
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani (4/18/18)
with a bird on the cover
by Kathryn Lasky (4/8/18)with a character named Ernie, Ernest or Ernestine in the story *
the title or author's name starts with 'D', 'U', 'C', or 'K'
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer (4/16/18)
that is not made of paper (in other words, read an ebook) *
The Capture by Kathryn Lasky (4/3/18)
* The first rubber ducks were intended as chew toys.
* In 2013, the rubber duck was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame.
* The world's largest rubber duck was created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.
* Ernie and his Rubber Duckie
* Now rubber ducks are made of vinyl plastic.
Book it to the Finish Line! May 2018
Five Boro Bike Tour
Duration: 5/1/18 - 5/31/18
Progress: 5 of 5 boros
Bike New York is a nonprofit organization that promotes and encourages bicycling and bicycle safety through education and community outreach. Every Spring they host the FiveBoro Bike Tour. Let's join this fun event.
To complete the Tour, you must read a book for each of the five boroughs. Three of the books must be 200+ pages. The other two books can be any length; even a child's picture book will count.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
For Manhattan, read a book:
by a male author
set in a large city
where the mc goes to a park
that is about money in some way
the title starts with a 'M'
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (5/18/21)
For the Bronx, read a book:
with a 'X' anywhere on the cover
set north of where you live ~ Boston, MA
with a zoo animal in the story ~ tiger
where the mc goes to a sporting event
where the mc lives in an apartment
Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian (5/3/18)
For Queens, read a book:
that is 400+ pages ~ 414 pages
where a mc is royalty
where the mc flies in an airplane
where the mc is a hero in some way * ~
where the mc is ethnically different than you
Lichgates by S.M. Boyce (5/17/18)
For Brooklyn, read a book:
set in Europe * ~ Denmark
with singing in the story *
where the mc visits the beach
set before automobiles were invented *
where someone eats a hot dog/frankfurter/wiener
The Absent One by Jussi Adler-Olsen (5/5/18)
For Staten Island, read a book:
set on an island ~ Ireland
with less than 100 ratings *
with water on the cover
where the mc moves to a new country * ~ Ireland
where the mc goes on a boat, ferry or ship
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (5/29/18)
* Peter Parker (from Marvel Comic) lived in Queens
* Brookyln was named after Dutch city Breukelen
* 57% of all households in Brooklyn do not have a car
* Barbra Streisand grew up in Brooklyn
* Staten Island has been called "the forgotten borough"
* the Staten Island Ferry provides a view of Ellis Island
Book it to the Finish Line! June 2018
Man Versus Horse Marathon
Duration: 6/1/18 - 6/30/18
Prediction: Horse
Progress: 4 of 3 tasks
Every June, an unusual type of race takes place in the tiny town of Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. The Man Versus Horse Marathon pits runners against horses as they climb 4,683 feet through the town’s paths and trails.
Do you think the horse or the man will win this year?
You must declare your vote in your post by choosing which list you will read from: the horse list or the Welsh list. You must read at least three tasks from the list of your choice.
If you can't decide which will win, consider reading two tasks from both lists :)
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
The horse list:
Acorn (Davy's horse in the Choas Walking series) - read a book with a tree on the cover
Azul (from The Alchemical Horseman) - read a book with a lot of blue on the cover
by Lauren Oliver (6/12/18)Blessing (from The Secret Horse) - re-read one of your favorite stories
Cigarette (from My Friend Flicka) - read a book with a smokin' hot main character
Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (6/7/18)
Flame (from the Black Stallion series) - read a book with fire on the cover
Greatheart (from Beauty) - read a book with a generous person in it
Gunpowder (Ichabod Crane's horse in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow) - read a book where someone gets shot
The One by Kierra Cass (6/16/18)
Lark (from The Berserker's Horse) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Merrylegs (from Black Beauty) - read a humorous book
Moonlight (from The Song of the Lioness Quartet) - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
by Ilona Andrews (6/15/18) Persephone ( from House of Night) - read a mythology based book
The Pie (from National Velvet) - read a book with food on the cover
Pilgrim (from The Horse Whisperer) - read a historical book
Sam and David (from Little House on the Prairie) - read a book with a person's first name in the title
Sir Chess (from the Castle Waiting series) - read a book where the mc plays a board game
Snowfire (from Eragon) - read a book set during the winter
Whirlwind (from Shadow Horse) - read a book with a bad storm in the story
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the Welsh list: (facts about Wales)
it is an island - read a book set on an island
it is part of the United Kingdom - read a book set in England
it is largely mountainous - read a book set in the mountains
Snowdon is its highest summit - read a book with snow on the cover
it is regarded as one of the modern Celtic nations - read a historical book
it is officially bilingual - read a book that has been translated into another language
it has 3 national parks - read a book with 3 words in the title
the patron saint of Wales is Saint David - read a book with a David or Davy in the story
the flag of Wales incorporates the red dragon - read a fantasy book
"Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" (Land of My Fathers) is the National Anthem of Wales - read a book set where your ancestors come from
it is known as the 'land of the song" - read a book where there is music performed live
Doctor Who is filmed in Wales - read a science fiction book
read any book set in Wales - this can be completed up to 3 times
read any book by a Welsh author - this can be completed up to 3 times Popular Welsh Authors Books (I recommend double checking the author's nationality)
Book it to the Finish Line! July 2018
Great Knaresborough Bed Race
Duration: 7/1/18 - 7/31/18
Progress: 3 of 3 obstacles
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is one of the most spectacular community events held in the UK.
It was first staged in 1966 and have been never cancelled. 90 teams of six runners and a passenger take part in the glorious fancy dress pageant that comprises the first half of the event, before the race itself which is run as time trails with team leaving at 10-second intervals.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
The course is wonderful and, apart from one stretch down an almost vertical drop now deemed too dangerous, follows exactly the same course as that in 1966. The course is challenging and hard. (I've tried to make my challenge fun and easy :)
To complete the course, you must clear at least three of these obstacles:
up a steep grassy bank - read a book with a lot of green on the cover
through parkland - read a book where the mc goes to a park
Snapshot by Lis Wiehl (7/9/18)
along the scenic Waterside - read a book with water on the cover
pass through the dramatic Nidd Gorge - read a book that has been made into a movie
up the steep Castle Ings - read a book where the title starts with a 'I', 'N', 'G', or 'S'
The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz (7/20/18)
around the cobbled stones of the Marketplace - read a book where the mc goes shopping
down the High Street and Bond End - read a book with a spy in it
A Cold Dark Place by Toni Anderson (7/10/18)
across High Bridge - read a book where the mc flies in an airplane
the rough ground of McIntosh Park - read a book where the mc eats an apple
the notorious 20-yard swim across the fast-flowing Nidd - read a book published in the 20th century
Be careful to dodge the floods and mud slides caused by the passing of Hurricane then Tropical Storm Lane on the Big Island of Hawaii.Book it to the Finish Line! August 2018
Volcano Rain Forest Runs
Duration: 8/1/18 - 8/31/18
Progress: 8 of 3 volcanoes
Let's go to the beautiful island of Hawaii and participate in the Volcano Rain Forest Runs. We will get to experience both dramatic scenery and the chance to run through the hills and rain forests above the town of Volcano Valley on the big island of Hawaii.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
Hawaiian volcanoes:
Lōʻihi (means "long" in Hawaiian) - read a book with a very tall character in it
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith (8/28/18)
Kīlauea (erupting nearly continuously since 1983) - read a book set during the 1900's
Mauna Loa (one of the largest volcanoes on Earth) - read a book with 400+ pages
The Outsider by Stephen King (8/31/18) ~ 561 pages
Hualālai (the third-most active volcano of Hawaiʻi) - read a book from a prolific author
Mauna Kea - (has glaciers on its peak) - read a book set during the wintertime
Hold Your Breath by Katie Ruggle (8/20/18)
Kohala (King Kamehameha I was born near the northern tip of Kohala) - read a book with royalty in it
Haleakalā (means "house of the sun") - read a book with a source of light on the cover
by Charlaine Harris (8/23/18) Mauna Kahalewai (has three "moku" or districts) - read a book from a trilogy
Kahoʻolawe (has no permanent residents) - read a book with no people on the cover
by Lisa Kleypas (8/24/18)Lānaʻi (the island was 97% owned by the founder of Oracle) - read a book that is self-published
Penguin Bank (a submerged shield volcano) - read a book where the mc wears a tux or evening gown
Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison (8/11/18)
Niʻihau (nicknamed 'The Forbidden Isle') - read a book that is a 'guilty pleasure' for you
Kauaʻi (known also as the "Garden Isle") - read a book where the mc gardens
Wailau (means "many waters") - read a book with water on the cover
West Molokai Volcano - read a book set west of where you live
Kaena (helped form Oʻahu Island) - re-read a favorite book
Waiʻanae Range (eroded remains of an ancient volcano) - read a fanfic novel
Koʻolau (means "windward") - read a book where the mc talks a lot
Kaʻula (in Hawaiian legend, Ka'ula is the seventh-born child) - read a book from a series
The Maelstrom by Henry Neff (8/2/18) ~ The Tapestry #4
Māhukona (the oldest volcano to build Hawaiʻi island) - read a book that has been on your TBR list for a long time
The Hidden Man by David Ellis (8/14/18) ~ added 11/7/12
Book it to the Finish Line! September 2018
United States Air Force Marathon
Duration: 9/1/18 - 9/30/18
Progress: 95 of 26.2 miles (32+50+13)
The United States Air Force Marathon is an annual event held on the third Saturday in September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force. It was established in 1997 to celebrate the Air Force's 50th anniversary.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster (9/29/18)
that is set during a war
with a mostly blue cover
where the mc wears a uniform
Fan the Flames by Katie Ruggle (9/18/18)
where the mc flies in an airplane
Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian (9/9/18)
whose author's name starts with the letter 'A'
Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews (9/12/18)
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost (9/24/18)
with a mostly white cover
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor (9/24/18)
where the mc carries a gun
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine (9/26/18)
where the mc is part of a team
Red Rising by Pierce Brown (9/21/18)
where the mc used to serve in the military
whose author's name starts with the letter 'I'
And Then You Die by Iris Johansen (9/3/18)
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
with a star or stars on the cover
with an aircraft on the cover
where the mc flies in a helicopter
where the mc is currently serving in the military
whose author's name starts with the letter 'R'
Code by Kathy Reichs (9/11/18)
Book it to the Finish Line! October 2018
Build-A-Thon
Duration: 10/1/18 - 10/31/18
Progress: 8 of 3 tools
Rutgers University Habitat for Humanity campus chapter holds a Build-A-Thon each year. In the weeks leading up to the event, teams will race to raise as much money as possible. Then on October 22nd, all of the teams come together to build the craziest, most innovative shacks they can!
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
mc = main character
You must use (read) at least 3 tools to build your shack.
Measuring Tape - read a book where the mc travels
Framing Square - read a book with a pretty cover (that you might want to frame)
by Rachel Caine (10/20/18)Carpentry Pencil - read a book where the mc attends school
Evermore by Alison Noel (10/8/18)
Hammer - read a book where you might want to 'pound' the mc
Utility Knife - read a book where the mc moves to a new place
Pliers - read a book with twins in the story
Level - read a book that is set around sea level
Drill - read a book where the mc is or was in the military
Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer (10/2/18)
Saw - read a book that you saw someone else read
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan (10/28/18)
Router - read a book where the mc uses a map
Jigsaw - read a book where the mc is 45 or older *
Nail Gun - read a book with a gun in the story
The Next Accident by Lisa Gardner (10/5/18)
Block Plane - read any 200+ page book *
Plumb Bob - read a book with a Bob, Bobby or Robert in the story
Alone by Lisa Gardner (10/2/18)
Chisel - read a book where the mc is an artist
Clamps - read a book where the mc has a best friend
Calculator - read a book where the mc is considered smart
Belt Sander - read a book with an abrasive character in it *
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (10/11/18)
Ladders - read a book where the mc works in an office
Extension Cord - read a book that is part of a series, but not #1
Notebook - read a paperback or a hardback
Screwdrivers - read a book where the mc drinks alcohol
Wrenches - read a book about a tough subject
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (10/16/18)
* A jigsaw allows cutting angles of typically up to 45 degrees.
* A block plane is considered one of the easiest of all hand planes to use.
* A block sander uses a moving abrasive belt to smooth surfaces.
Book it to the Finish Line! November 2018
Ultimate Golf Challenge
Duration: 11/1/18 - 11/30/18
Progress: 100 of 100 holes
Completed: 11/8/18
1 Day, 100 Holes
The ultimate golf challenge, 100 holes in one day. Let's take that challenge and support Hope Hospice by committing to one day of pure passion for the sport. The Hope 100 Golf Marathon is an annual event in which they hope to raise over $90,000 to benefit patients and families facing end of life.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.
For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
Hounded by Kevin Hearne (11/8/18)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'
For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
The 6th Target by James Patterson (11/8/18)
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'
For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
Old Man's War by John Scalzi (11/5/18) ~ Colonial Defense Force
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'
For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck (11/1/18) ~ 560 pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'
* the term "caddy" is derived from the French word “cadet”
* You’re not allowed to carry more than 14 golf clubs in your golf bag.
* Jack William Nicklaus won the Masters a record 6 times.
Book it to the Finish Line! December 2018
Viking Dash Trail Run
Duration: 12/1/18 - 12/31/18
Progress: 12 of 5 facts
The Viking Dash Trail Runs challenges you. They want you to push your own boundaries at the trail runs and in turn become stronger in your everyday life. Viking Dash Trail Run is based on the history of the Vikings and their ability to endure and conquer whatever nature put in front of them.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
Here's what Wikipedia tells us about Vikings:
1. Vikings were Norse seafarers... - read a book where the mc spends time in a boat.
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray (12/10/18)
2. ...mainly speaking the Old Norse language, - read a book where the mc speaks more than one language
I Let You Go by Clare Macintosh (12/19/18)
3. ...who during the late 8th to late 11th centuries... read a book that was published between 2008 and 2011
Blameless by Gail Carriger (12/1/18) ~ pub 2010
4. ...raided and traded... - read a book that you raided borrowed
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins (12/22/18) ~ library book
5. ...from their Northern European homelands... - read a book set near where you live
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren (12/20/18) ~ Chicago
6. ...across wide areas of Europe... - read a book set in Europe
The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter (12/16/18)
7. ...and explored westwards to Iceland, Greenland, and Vinland. - read a western
8. This period of Nordic military, - read a book with a mc that is or was in the military
9. ...mercantile and demographic expansion... - read a book where the mc goes shopping
The Killing Hour by Lisa Gardner (12/25/18)
10. ...constitutes an important element... - read a book that has received a lot of 5 stars
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (12/3/18)
11. ...in early medieval history. - read a historical book
To Sir Phillip, With Love With 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn (12/30/18)
12. Viking may derive from the feminine vík... - read a book by a female author
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (12/8/18)
13. ...meaning "creek, inlet, small bay". - read a book with water on the cover
14. Common words in everyday English language... - read a book first written in English
15. ...like some of the days (Thursday means Thor's day), - finish a book on a Thursday
16. ...axle, crook, raft, knife... - read a book where the mc uses a knife
Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews (12/5/18)
17. ...berserk, husband, ransack... - read a book with a wedding in it
18. ...stem from the Old Norse. - read a book from a series, but not the 1st
Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting (12/18/18) ~ The Body Finder #2
Book It to the Finish Line - December 2024Duration: 12/1/24 - 12/31/24
Elephants: 6
The annual Chitwan Elephant Festival is scheduled to be held December 26-30 in the lush tropical plains of Sauraha, Nepal. Around 20 elephants compete in a 150-metre race.
Books must be at least 140 pages, except for Horton.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
Below is a list of elephants scheduled to be raced. Read as many or as few as you wish.
Babar (an elephant prince)
* read a book with a member of royalty in it
🐘 Ruby (the painting elephant)
*read a book with something red on the cover
by Mary Burton (12/8/24) ~ sunset🐘 Lin Wang (the longest living captive elephant)
* read a book with an older character in it
Tricked by Kevin Hearne (12/17/24) ~ Atticus is centuries old
Nellie the Elephant (a 1956 song)
* read a book where the MC's or author's name begins with 'N'
Horton (he heard a Who)
* read a novella or short story
Manny (from Ice Age)
* read a book set in the past
a heffalump (by an A. A. Milne book)
* read a book where the MC has a dream or nightmare
Hanno (pet of Pope Leo X)
* read a book with a religious character in it
🐘 Dumbo (a Disney movie)
* read a book where the MC flies in an airplane, helicopter, airship, or something similar
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers (12/2/24) ~ spaceship
🐘 Surus (Hannibal's surviving elephant)
* read a book with a survivor in it (your definition)
Click Here For Murder by Donna Andrews (12/31/24) ~ Turing
Lotsa Heart (a Care Bear cousin)
* read a book with something pink in the cover
Tantor (from Tarzan)
* read a book featuring best friends
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline (12/11/24) ~ Wade & H, Shoto, Artemis
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant (a children's book)
* read a children's book
🐘 Queenie (the waterskiing elephant)
*read a book with a talented character in it
The Maze by Catherine Coulter (12/13/24) ~ Sherlock & Savich
Tai (has been in several movies)
* read a book that was made into a movie
Mr. Snuffleupagus (Sesame Street)
* read a book that is educational
🐘 Jumbo (a famous circus elephant)
* read a book that is 400+ pages
Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley (12/25/24) ~ 528 pages
Book It to the Finish Line - January 2025
40th Annual Tower Climb & Run at the Tower of the Americas
Duration: 1/1/25 - 1/31/25
Progress: 2400 of 952 steps
Our next race will be in San Antonio, Texas. We will be participating in the 40th Annual Tower Climb & Run at the Tower of the Americas! (I really hope that your knees are ready for this.)
Where else can a person run 1 mile, followed by climbing the 952 steps to the top of the Tower of the Americas? Answer: only in San Antonio and only at this once-a-year event!
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 952 steps. You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section.
To go 100 steps, read a book:
set anywhere in North or South America
📚 Vampires Rule by K.C. Blake (1/31/25) ~ set in U.S.
with 140 to 239 pages
📚 The Hearing Test by Eliza Barry Callahan (1/14/25) ~ 162 pages
that has 9 or more books in the series
📚 A Clue for the Puzzle Lady by Parnell Hall (1/11/25) ~ Puzzle Lady #1 of 20
with 'tower' in the text
To go 200 steps, read a book:
set anywhere in the United States
📚 Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh (1/20/25) ~ set in U.S.
with 240 to 339 pages
📚 Winter's Redemption by Mary Stone (1/15/25) ~ 316 pages
with a 5 in the publication date
📚 Beautiful Secret by Christina Lauren (1/28/25) ~ publ 2015
with 'Of" in the title
📚 Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep (1/8/25) ~ Of
To go 300 steps, read a book:
set anywhere in Texas, USA
with 340 to 439 pages
📚 Broken by Rebecca Zanetti (1/24/24) ~ 366 pages
with 2 people on the cover
📚
by Nalini Singh (1/30/25)with a title that begins with 'The"
📚 The Naked Eye by Iris Johansen (1/29/25) ~ The
To go 400 steps, read a book: (only one book from this section)
set in San Antonio, Texas
with 440 or more pages
with two of the numbers 952 in the page count
with a title that begins with a letter found in AMERICAS
📚 City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong (1/22/25) ~ 471 pages
Book It to the Finish Line - February 2025Pony Express
Duration: 2/1/25 - 2/28/25
Progress: 4 of 4 towns
You have been hired by the Leavenworth and Pike's Peak Express Company to carry the mail between the Nevada stations of Egan Canyon and Silver City. I'm assuming you meet the criteria to be a model employee :)
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
You must read one book to get from station to station. (If you want to read only 3 books for this challenge, you can find a book that fits a task for 2 different stations.)
To get from Egan Canyon to Ruby Valley, read a book:
with 140+ pages ~ 598 pages
with something red on the cover ~ fire
set in the mountains ~ uplands
where the MC receives jewelry as a gift ~ betrothal & wedding rings
by Cinda Williams Chima (2/27/25) To get from Ruby Valley to Eureka, read a book:
where a discovery is made ~ hidden cavern found
with a single word title
where Greek mythology is mentioned
where the MC is successful at something ~ finding friend & overcoming her phobia
Blind Descent by Nevada Barr (2/24/25)
To get from Eureka to Stillwater*, read a book:
with water on the cover
the title starts with a 'S'
that is ghostly
where time is spent in a boat or ship ~ spaceship
Sky Hunter by Chris Reher (2/5/25)
To get from Stillwater to Silver City, read a book:
set in a small town ~ Silence
where the MC wears silver jewelry
with a 'V' somewhere in the title ~ eVil
with all the letters of CITY in the title
Whisper of Evil by Kay Hooper (2/14/25)
*Stillwater is a 19th-century ghost town of Churchill County.
Book It to the Finish Line - March 2025Hollywood Dance Marathon
Duration: 3/1/25 - 3/31/25
Progress: 18 of 6 hours
Books: 12
The Hollywood Dance Marathon is a dance party charity event. Participants sign up to dance and raise money for pediatric cancer patient support and research.
Held at the historic Avalon Theater in the heart of Hollywood, the event also includes non-stop entertainment, celebrities, a silent auction, and more. We want to join in this wonderful event. Do you have your dancing shoes?
The 2015 Hollywood Dance Marathon video (1:09 minutes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AfKI...
To participate in this marathon, you must dance for at least 6 hours.
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
Songs that will count for one hour of dancing:
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) - read a book with a sweet character in it
♫ Love Shack (The B-52′s) - read a romance
Archenemies by Marissa Meyer (3/17/25)
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison) - read a book where the MC has brown eyes
♫ Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees) - read a book where someone almost gets killed
The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen (3/14/25)
♫ Jessie’s Girl (Rick Springfield) - read a book where a MC's or author's name starts with 'J'
Private Berlin by James Patterson & Mark Sullivan (3/18/25)
California Girls (Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg) - read a book set in California
Thriller (Michael Jackson) - read a book that you think is/will be thrilling
♫ We Are Family (Sister Sledge) - read a book where family is important
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (3/15/25)
♫ Hips Don’t Lie (Shakira and Wyclef Jean) - read a book where someone tells a big lie
Legal Tender by Lisa Scottoline (3/28/25)
♫ Another One Bites the Dust (Queen) - read a book that is on your TBR list
The Mapmaker's Apprentice by C.J. Archer (3/30/25)
Songs that will count for 2 hours of dancing:
♫ Hollaback Girl (Gwen Stefani) - read a YA book
Night Study by Maria V. Snyder (3/23/25)
Poker Face (Lady Gaga) - read a book where characters play cards
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper) - read a book that you think is/will be fun
Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) – read a book with a musician in it
♫ Save A Horse (Big & Rich) – read a book where someone gets rescued
Blood Debt by Tanya Huff (3/26/25)
♫ Single Ladies (Beyonce) – read a book where a MC is unmarried
Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine (3/3/25)
♫ Footloose (Kenny Loggins) - read a book where a MC has little or no responsibilities
Teen Fury: Unleashed by Amanda Torrey (3/19/25)
♫ Y.M.C.A. (The Village People) - read a book with a title that starts with Y, M, C, or A
Creatures of Forever by Christopher Pike (3/9/25)
♫ Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd) - read a book where a MC returns home
Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep (3/13/25)
1999 (Prince) - read a book published in 1999
Book It to the Finish Line - April 2025Oswegatchie Adiron Duck Race
Duration: 4/1/25 - 4/30/25
Progress: 414 of 137 miles
This month's race will be along New York State's Oswegatchie River. The Oswegatchie Educational Center is sponsoring a rubber ducky race as a fund raiser for their summer camp program. I couldn't find any information on how far the ducks float down the river, so we'll pretend they go the whole 137-mile length.
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
Your rubber ducky must go at least 137 miles.
You can read as many books as you'd like for a category.
To go 46 miles, read a book:
🚩 with a dog in the story
The Wanderer by Robyn Carr (4/28/25) ~ Great Dane Hamlet
🚩 that is humorous
Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie (4/2/25)
with 'duck' in the text
🚩 with something yellow on the cover
by Jeff Lindsay (4/16/25)🚩 set in New York City or State
Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb (4/24/25) ~ NYC
where time is spent on a farm
🚩 set before 1940
Next to Love by Ellen Feldman (4/15/25) ~ WWI
where the mc takes a bath
🚩 published in 2013
With All My Soul by Rachel Vincent (4/9/25) ~ publ. 3/19/13
🚩 set in Europe
Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson (4/14/25) ~ England
with a bird on the cover
with a character named Ernie, Ernest or Ernestine in the story *
🚩 the title or author's name starts with 'D', 'U', 'C', or 'K'
Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases by Paul Holes (4/15/25)
🚩 that is not made of paper (in other words, read an ebook) *
Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews (4/21/25)
* The first rubber ducks were intended as chew toys.
* In 2013, the rubber duck was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame.
* The world's largest rubber duck was created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman.
* Ernie from Sesame Street had a rubber duckie
* Now rubber ducks are made of vinyl plastic.
Book It to the Finish Line - May 2025Shakespeare Marathon
Duration: 5/1/25 - 5/31/25
Progress: 118 of 42 km
This month we'll be participating in the Shakespeare Marathon.
This is your chance to experience world famous Stratford-upon-Avon and to run amongst some of the most historical buildings in the country and through miles of beautiful Warwickshire countryside.
a Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5LSm...
You must run (read) for 42 kilometers.
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
To go 15 kilometers, read a book:
Pericles, Prince of Tyre - with a tyre (or tire) on the cover
👺 Two Gentlemen of Verona - written by two authors
Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews (5/8/25)
👺 Hamlet - where a family member of the MC dies
The Measure by Nikki Erlick (5/25/25)
Much Ado About Nothing - where the MC's name starts with 'B' (for Benedick and Beatrice)
👺 A Midsummer Night's Dream - where it is nighttime on the cover
by Kerrelyn Sparks (5/26/25) 👺 The Merchant of Venice - where the MC owns his/her own business
Mercy by Julie Garwood (5/5/25) ~ Dr. Michelle Renard opens her own private clinic
👺 Love's Labour's Lost - that is a romance
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean (5/29/25)
👺 Julius Caesar - with a title that begins with a letter in SALAD
Still Lives by Maria Hummel (5/5/25)
To go 7 kilometers, read a book:
👺 As You Like It - that is 140+ pages
Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God's Call with Purpose and Joy by Sarah Christmyer (5/9/25) ~ 160 pages
The Tempest - where there is a bad storm
The Taming of the Shrew - where the MCs are married to each other
All's Well That Ends Well - with a happy ending
Twelfth Night - published in December or 2012
The Winter's Tale - set in the wintertime
👺 The Two Noble Kinsmen - where family is important to the story
The Fix by David Baldacci (5/13/25)
Romeo and Juliet -with a proper noun in the title
The Comedy of Errors - that will make you laugh
Timon of Athens - with a wealthy MC
👺 Macbeth - that is tagged 'Magic'
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire (5/19/25)
King Lear - a best seller *
Othello - where the MC is or was in the military
👺 Antony and Cleopatra - with two people on the cover
by Cary Caffrey (5/11/25) King John - a biography, autobiography, or fictional biography
Henry VIII - that is the 8th in a series
* - George Bernard Shaw wrote, "No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear."
Book It to the Finish Line - June 2025Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
Duration: 6/1/25 - 6/30/25
Progress: 9 of 3 famous motorcyclists
The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is a motorcycle endurance race. The inaugural 2010 challenge took participants along a mandatory route on back roads across the United States and Canada. The route crossed numerous mountain ranges, 33 Indian reservations, 25 national forests, eight deserts and six national parks.
This year's ride will kick off on June 20 in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge (a 1:01 minute Youtube video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to6yV...
To reach the finish line, you must pick at least 3 riding partners,
and read the books associated with those famous motorcyclists.
Evel Knievel - read a book with 'stunt' in the text of the book
Marlon Brando - read a book with a dangerous criminal in it
Pink - read a book with something pink on the cover
Clint Eastwood - read a book that is set east of where you live
David Beckham - read a book with an athlete in it
Ewan McGregor - read a book with a Scottish character in it
🚲 Usher - read a book where someone sings or listens to music
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center (6/14/25)
🚲 Angelina Jolie - read a book written by a female author
Winter's Rise by Mary Stone (6/11/25)
🚲 Roald Dahl - read a book by an author with a R or D initial
Access Denied by Donna Andrews (6/6/25)
🚲 Hugh Laurie - read a book that is funny
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher (6/15/25)
King Hussein of Jordan - read a book with all the letters of JORDAN in the title
🚲 Jeremy Irons - read a book that has received an award
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison (6/15/25)
🚲 Bob Dylan - read a book where someone changes their name
The Only One Left by Riley Sager (6/2/25)
Charles Lindbergh - read a book where time is spent in an airplane
🚲 Buddy Holly - read a book where someone has a nickname
Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton (6/7/25)
Queen Latifa - read a book with a single mother in it
🚲 George Clooney - read a book by an author who has double letters in their name
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (6/21/25)
Orlando Bloom - read a book with flowers on the cover
Hugh Jackman - read a book with 'down' and 'under' in the text of the book
🚲 T. E. Lawrence - read a book by an author who uses initials
Welcome to Whitlock by A.A. Dark (6/2/25)
Bessie Stringfield (The Motorcycle Queen of Miami) - read a book set in Florida, USA
Book It to the Finish Line - July 2025Great Knaresborough Bed Race
Duration: 7/1/25 - 7/31/25
Progress: 8 of 3 obstacles
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is one of the most spectacular community events held in the UK.
It was first staged in 1966. Ninety teams of six runners and a passenger take part in a fancy dress pageant that comprises the first half of the event, before the race itself, with team leaving at 10-second intervals.
a 2:11 Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3iCu...
The course is wonderful and, apart from one stretch down an almost vertical drop now deemed too dangerous, follows exactly the same course as that in 1966. The course is challenging and hard. (But this challenge is fun and easy :)
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long
To complete the course, you must clear at least three of these obstacles:
🏰 up a steep grassy bank - read a book with a double letter in the title (i.e., steep, grassy)
The Crooked Staircase by Dean Koontz (7/7/25)
🏰 through parkland - read a book with an author's name that begins with a letter in PARK
Pines by Blake Crouch (7/2/25)
🏰 along the scenic waterside - read a book with water on the cover
by John Sandford (7/14/25)🏰 pass through the dramatic Nidd Gorge - read a book with "drama" in the text
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (7/23/25)
p. 122 "...every bit as much drama as a plane crash."
🏰 up the steep Castle Ings - read a book where the title starts with a 'I', 'N', 'G', or 'S'
Inferno by Dan Brown (7/24/25)
🏰 around the cobbled stones of the Marketplace - read a book where the mc goes shopping
The Detective Duke by Scarlett Scott (7/1/25)
🏰 down the High Street and Bond End - read the last book in a series
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree (7/8/25)
🏰 across High Bridge - read a book with an adjective in the title
Broken Genius by Drew Murray (7/3/25)
the rough ground of McIntosh Park - read a book with a Scottish character in it
the notorious 20-yard swim across the fast-flowing Nidd - read a book published in the 20th century
Book It to the Finish Line - August 2025Lienen Barefoot Path
Duration: 8/1/25 - 8/31/25
Progress: 0 of 3 surfaces
August's marathon is a nice, relaxing walk on one of Europe's popular barefoot paths. Let's all go to Lienen, Germany, and saunter around their 2.5 km (1.6 mile) trail.
While walking barefoot you will quickly develop a sense for the different surfaces - limestone, bark mulch, crushed stones, sand, grass, timber, paving and pebbles. So don't hesitate: Off with your shoes!
a YouTube video shot at barefoot path in Bad Sobernheim, Germany (54 seconds)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KwUr...
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.
To reach the end of the trail, you must cross at least 3 of these surfaces:
1. Brook - read a book with water on the cover
2. Wood Mosiac - read a hardback or paperback book
3. River Pebbles - read a book that mentions a river
4. Flat Gravel - read a book with all the letters of FLAT in the author's name
5. Pebbledash - read a book in less than 24 hours
6. Granite Setts - read a book with that has been published under a different title *
7. Fine Gravel - read a book with between 140 - 199 pages *
8. Coarse Gravel - read a book with a coarse or rough character
9. Fir Cones - read a book with a tree on the cover
10. Old Village Street - read a historical novel
11. Glass Flakes - read a book with a crazy, eccentric or flaky character
12. Clay Mud - read a book with an artist in it
13. Fountain - read a book with a decorative cover (your definition)
14. The Ropes - read a book with a mentor or teacher in it
15. Humus Path - read a book with a title that begins with a letter in DECOMPOSITION
16. Wooden Posts - read a book where the mc reads a map or follows verbal directions
17. Goat Trail - read a book where an animal plays a part in the story
* setts may be referred to as "cobblestones"
* fine - very thin or narrow
* fountain - a decorative reservoir used for discharging water
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2015:
BOOK it to the finish line! May 2015 - Tower Running
Book it to the Finish Line! August 2015 - Palio de Siena
BOOK it to the finish line! September 2015 - Dressed Up to the Nines
2016:
BOOK it to the finish line! January 2016 - Pooh
BOOK it to the finish line! February 2016 - Pony Express
BOOK it to the finish line! March 2016 - Cross Country Ski Race
BOOGIE to the finish line! April 2016 - Hollywood Dance Marathon
BOOGIE to the finish line! May 2016 - Moscow Stilettos Race
BOOK it to the finish line! June 2016 - Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
BOOK it to the finish line! July 2016 - Grand Championship Snail Race
BOOK it to the finish line! August 2016 - Henley-on-Todd Regatta
BOOK it to the finish line! September 2016 - Slow Drag at the Port
BOOK it to the finish line! October 2016 - Comedy Horror Movie Marathon
BOOK it to the Finish Line! November 2016 - Insane Inflatable 5K
BOOK it to the Finish Line! December 2016 - Honolulu Marathon
2017:
Book it to the Finish Line! January 2017 - Skijoring
Book it to the Finish Line! February 2017 - Cradle Mountain Ultramarathon
Book it to the Finish Line! March 2017 - Quest Killarney Adventure Race
Book it to the Finish Line! April 2017 - UK Boat Race
Book it to the Finish Line! May 2017 - Rotary Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon
Book it to the Finish Line! June 2017 - Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Festival
Book it to the Finish Line! July 2017 - 24-Hour Moby Dick Marathon
Book it to the Finish Line! August 2017 - Walking Barefoot
Book it to the Finish Line! September 2017 - Slow Drag at the Port
Book it to the Finish Line! October 2017 - Round-The-Sound Swimathon
Book it to the Finish Line! November 2017 - Movember Fun Run
Book it to the Finish Line! December 2017 - Do-It-Yourself marathon
2018:
Book it to the Finish Line! January 2018 ~ Linc Tower Run
Book it to the Finish Line! February 2018 ~ Greater Sacramento Area Shut Up & Write! mini marathon
Book it to the Finish Line! March 2018 ~ Barcelona Marathon
Book it to the Finish Line! April 2018 ~ Oswegatchie River Adiron Duck Race
Book it to the Finish Line! May 2018 ~ Five Boro Bike Tour
Book it to the Finish Line! June 2018 ~ Man Versus Horse Marathon
Book it to the Finish Line! July 2018 ~ Great Knaresborough Bed Race
Book it to the Finish Line! August 2018 ~ Volcano Rain Forest Runs
Book it to the Finish Line! September 2018 ~ United States Air Force Marathon
Book it to the Finish Line! October 2018 ~ Build-A-Thon
Book it to the Finish Line! November 2018 ~ Ultimate Golf Challenge
Book it to the Finish Line! December 2018 ~ Viking Dash Trail Run
2024:
Book It to the Finish Line - December 2024 ~ Chitwan Elephant Festival
2025:
Book it to the Finish Line! January 2025 - 40th Annual Tower Climb & Run
Book It to the Finish Line - February 2025 - Pony Express
Book It to the Finish Line - March 2025 - Hollywood Dance Marathon
Book It to the Finish Line - April 2025 - Oswegatchie Adiron Duck Race