The Challenge
Are you ready to push yourself and make an impact? Gi4 employees and their families are invited to take on a virtual marathon like no other. From November 11 to November 28, you’ll be challenged to complete 26 miles—all while raising crucial support for veterans. The clock is ticking, but it’s up to you how you conquer the distance. Will you power through all at once, or chip away with a couple of miles each day? No matter how you tackle it, this is your chance to test your limits and help those who’ve served. Lace up, step out, and rise to the challenge.
Gi4 will donate $100 per employee/$50 for each family member who completes the challenge to Boulder Crest Foundation.
The Mission
At the heart of this challenge is a mission bigger than miles. Gi4 is proud to support the Boulder Crest Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing life-changing programs addressing the invisible wounds of war for military servicemembers, veterans, first responders, and their families.
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An estimated 20 veterans die by suicide every day, and annually, more first responders die by suicide than in the line of duty. The mission of Boulder Crest is to facilitate Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) through transformative programs, world-class training and education initiatives, research, and advocacy.
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Boulder Crest's research-backed programs — offered at no cost to participants — train members of the military, veterans, and first responders to experience growth and thrive in the aftermath of traumatic events.
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Gi4 will donate $100 per employee and $50 for each family member who completes the challenge to Boulder Crest Foundation.
Race Info: How to Compete and Contribute
How do I virtually race?
1. Register for the race here by November 10th. There's no fee.
2. Gi4 will send registrants an email with a link invitation to join the 2024 Gi4 Turkey Trot for Vets challenge on the Nike Run Club app. If you do not already have the Nike Run Club app, the link will prompt you to download the app and create an account. Once you have an account, click "Join" on the Turkey Trot challenge page, and any runs or walks you record on the Nike app during the challenge period will be counted toward your mileage.
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Who is eligible to race?
Gi4 employees and their direct family members (parents, grandparents, siblings, children, and spouse, including direct step-relatives) may join the race. Gi4 employees who finish the race will have $100 donated to Boulder Crest Foundation on their behalf, and family members who finish the race will have $50 donated to Boulder Crest Foundation on their behalf.
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Tracking Miles
All mileage must show up on the challenge in the Nike Run Club app and performed outdoors or on an indoor track where GPS is available.
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Are there prizes?
Yes!
First Place—The Gi4 employee who completes the challenge first will receive a $50 VISA gift card
Second Place—The Gi4 employee who completes the challenge second will receive a $25 VISA gift card.
Third Place—The Gi4 employee who completes the challenge third will receive a $25 VISA gift card.
Family Trotter Prize—The Gi4 employee who has the most family members sign up for and complete the challenge will also receive a $25 VISA gift card.
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What do finishers get?
Besides the satisfaction of exercise for yourself and the joy of helping others, marathon finishers will receive a certificate of completion and a commemorative performance t-shirt.
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How else can I contribute to Boulder Crest?
Eligible Gi4 employees may cash out PTO in exchange for a donation made on their behalf to Boulder Crest Foundation and employees who wish to donate cash to Boulder Crest Foundation may make a pre-tax donation via check through Gi4.