What is this?

Get ready to step up your game this fall with an exhilarating walking challenge for your team of four! Together, you’ll cover a grand total of 989 miles, the distance from Plymouth Rock to Johnson City, Tennessee. This is your chance to bond, stay active, and enjoy the vibrant autumn landscape while achieving a monumental goal. By averaging about 2.7 miles per person each day, you’ll not only enhance your fitness but also create lasting memories and support each other every step of the way. Gather your team, lace up your shoes, and let’s embark on this incredible journey together. Let the adventure begin!

If you want to be part of this awesome journey with us and others, email us at info@thegoosechase.org We would love to help you in 2024!

Registration Fee?

The cost is $30

Participants will receive a shirt and medal

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What do I receive?

1. Cool T-shirt
2. Super Cool Finisher’s Medal
3. Better Health
4. Time in nature with friends
5. Possible Prizes

How will I receive my items?

1. Cool T-shirt
   1. By mail ($4.95)
   2. Local pickup (please use promo code Local at checkout)
      1. We will e-mail you once the shirt is available for pickup with location.
2. Super Cool Finisher’s Medal
   1. We will have a tent at the Johnson City Turkey Trot post race & a table during packet pickup
   2. E-mail us to make arrangements if you are unable to attend the Turkey Trot
3. Better Health
   1. You will definitely feel this great benefit
   2. Possibly habit forming
4. Time in nature with friends
   1. Laughter
   2. Smiles
   3. Community
5. Possible Prizes
   1. We will notify you through e-mail

Goal

To walk the distance from Plymouth Rock, Virginia to the site of the Johnson City Turkey Trot which is 989 miles.  This can be done as an individual or as a team.

Time Frame

This three month challenge is September 7 – November 28, 2024.

Where or how do I submit our group mileage?

Preferred Method: Run Signup

1. Log into your RunSignup account
2. Go to your profile
3. Click “submit virtual results” on the event

Old School: Record your group mileage by pen and paper.  Simply write down everyone’s mileage is week and drop off completed form and email it to us. info@thegoosechase.org

E-mail: Take a photo or screenshot of your Garmin, Apple Watch or other app and email it to us at info@thegoosechase.org.  We would like a weekly update if possible.  Please include your team name in the email.

Welcome Our 2024 Walking Challenge Ambassadors!!

Group Walks Schedule

Weekly group walks will being the week of September 16th unless otherwise noted.

Walking Groups

SUNDAY

• GROUP #1
• “Science Hill/Liberty Bell Walking Trail”
• Leader: Jennifer Rueckert, Walking Ambassador
• 1:30 p.m.
• Johnson City
• Science High School range parking lot.
• Everyone welcome! Kids, strollers and fur babies.

MONDAY

• GROUP #2
• “Move It Mondays”
• Leader: Jess Wyatt, Walking Ambassador
• 6:30 p.m.
• Bristol, TN
• Bristol Health Food Store (1600 Edgemont Avenue)
• Group will be walking down to the TN High
• All walkers are welcome.

TUESDAY

• GROUP #3
• Leader: Alisa Hearl, Walking Ambassador
• 3:30 p.m.
• ETSU 
• Meet at the Library fountain
• All welcome

TUESDAY (continued)

• GROUP #4
• Leader: Jeannie Statzer, Walking Ambassador
• 5:30 p.m.
• Downtown Elizabethton
• Meet at the Public Parking corner on N. Sycamore and East E streets across from the Public Library
• Easy walk with benches, if needed, and access to the Tweetsie Trail
• Starting with a 30-minute walk
• Great location for beginners and those with strollers

WEDNESDAY

• GROUP #5
• Leader: Erica Faver, Walking Ambassador
• 10:00 a.m.
• Johnson City
• Tweetsie Trail
• All welcome but geared towards mom’s with young children and strollers

• GROUP #6
• Leader: Teri Martin, Walking Ambassador
• 2:00 p.m.
• Bristol
• Rooster Front Park
• All welcome

FRIDAY

• GROUP #7
• Leader: Joseph Hernandez, Walking Ambassador
• 6:30 p.m.
• Johnson City
• Natural Foods Market
• All welcome

** The above walking groups are scheduled for each week.  However, life happens and sometimes schedule change.  Please check our Facebook Group page for any last minute group schedule changes prior to heading out to walk with them.

Want a FUN way to get in your miles?

Join us for one (or more) of our fantastic events.  We have distances that work with everyone and ability.  Come join us!!

Bluegrass Half Marathon ~ September 29

Scarecrow Skedaddle & Shindig ~ October 20

Haunted Half Marathon ~ October 26

The S’mores Run Johnson City ~ November 2

The S’mores Run Knoxville ~ November 3

Up & At ‘Em Turkey Trot ~ November 28

Jingle 5k ~ December 12

* Please check individual websites to confirm no schedule changes.

** All events are walker friendly

Questions???