Get Paid To Run: Win A $3,900 Brooks Racecation & Gear Package

New Year’s resolutions usually cost money. Gym memberships, fancy equipment, and supplements drain the bank account. But this year, Brooks Running and Outside Inc. want to pay you to hit the pavement.

They have launched the “You vs The Year Challenge 2025,” and the grand prize is the ultimate runner’s dream: A $3,900 package that includes cash, travel, and enough gear to keep you running happy all year long.

1. What Is “You vs The Year”?

The concept is simple: Can you run (or walk/hike) 1,025 kilometers (approx. 637 miles) in 2025? If you log your workouts using the MapMyRun or MapMyFitness apps, you are entered to win.

Breaking it down, that is roughly 1.7 miles a day. It is completely achievable for consistent walkers and runners. But here is the best part: You don’t actually have to run the miles to enter the sweepstakes (keep reading for the secret Mail-In method!).

2. The “Racecation” Prize Details

Winning this prize means your 2026 race calendar is fully funded. The prize is structured to give you flexibility:

• $2,000 Cash (Check): Use this for flights, hotels, or celebratory dinners. It’s cash, so you decide.
• $700 Race Entries: Cover the cost of a marathon or half-marathon for you AND a friend.
• $500 Brooks Gift Card: Stock up on the new Ghost or Adrenaline shoes plus apparel.

3. Two Ways To Enter

Method 1: The Fitness Route
Log into MapMyFitness, join the challenge, and log workouts. You need to hit the 1,025km badge to get your entry.

Method 2: The Mail-In Route (No Running Required!)
If you are injured or just not a runner, you can still win. Hand-print your name, address, DOB, email, and phone number on a piece of paper and mail it to the address listed in the rules below. This gets you an entry into the drawing without sweating a drop.

Ready to chase your goals? Enter below!