Earn an Exclusive Challenge Medal

Take on one of our race challenges and earn more bling for your miles. The Berkeley Half Marathon offers opportunities to earn an exclusive challenge medal in addition to your race finisher’s medal. Complete our year-over-year challenge to become a Loyal Runner or run a partner challenge, tackling multiple races consecutively. Don’t miss your chance to build out your medal collection and take on a race challenge this year!

Bay Area Challenge

The “Bay Area Challenge” offers a unique and thrilling experience for both seasoned athletes and first-time runners. Consecutively complete any distance in any five of: Berkeley Half Marathon, Giant Race, Oakland Marathon, San Francisco Marathon, San Jose 8K or Half Marathon.

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Loyal Runners Challenge

You will qualify if you have run the Berkeley Half Marathon (any distance) at least 3 times consecutively. BHM Loyal runners will receive a Loyal Runner Shirt in addition to the BHM participants’ shirt, to be picked up at the expo.

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SF/Berkeley Challenge

Run any SF Marathon any event and any Berkeley Half Marathon event and earn an extra medal at your second Finish Line. Participate in any distance event at the San Francisco Marathon and any distance event at the Berkeley Half Marathon consecutively and receive a special SF/Berkeley Challenge Medal commemorating your achievement.

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Which Challenge is for Me?

So you’ve run a race and are ready for a challenge. Download our handy cheat sheet to find your challenge options and what swag you get!

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