As runners, we love a good challenge. Thinking about this summer and the pivots we’re making as a community, we wanted to find a way to bring everyone together—even when we can’t always sweat together.
Welcome to Brunch Running’s Summer Challenge 2025.
This challenge isn’t about logging the most miles or running the fastest. It’s about finding joy in your running, even when it’s hotter than a frying pan outside. It’s about reminding yourself that movement can be fun, nourishing, and exactly what you need to reconnect with yourself, your goals, and your community.
Why We’re Doing This
Right now, I’ll be honest: I’m in a love–hate relationship with running. Summer running is hard. It’s humid, it’s sweaty, it’s uncomfortable at times. But summer also offers us a chance to slow down, to run at sunrise, to try a new brunch spot with a friend, to notice the wildflowers, to run for fun instead of chasing a pace.
We want this challenge to help you fall in love with running again and remember why you started in the first place.
How to Participate
We turned this challenge into a checklist—because there’s something so satisfying about checking things off a list, especially during a busy summer.
Don’t worry, this list isn’t huge or complicated. Yes, we encourage you to try to complete each item, but ultimately, we want you to have fun, move your body, and find joy in your running this season.
Here’s your Brunch Running Summer Challenge 2025 Checklist:
Complete them all, mix and match, or add your own twist. The goal is to move, connect, and have fun this summer.
What You’ll Get
This isn’t a race. There’s no leaderboard. There is:
✨ A supportive community rooting for you.
✨ Weekly encouragement and tips via our newsletter and Instagram.
✨ A reason to get out early and enjoy the quiet mornings.
✨ A chance to rediscover why you run.
We’ll have a few fun giveaways throughout the challenge (think: brunch gift cards, a few of our favorite running snacks, and Brunch Running gear). To be eligible, just share your Summer Challenge moments on Instagram using #BrunchRunning and tag us.
Ready to Join?
There’s no formal sign-up—just start. Invite a friend to join you. Share your goals for the summer with us. Let’s find the joy in summer running, together.