7 SUMMITS VIRTUAL CHALLENGE

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Track your kilometers by connecting with Strava.  Strava is a free app that tracks your daily trackable activity kilometre’s and routes. 

New to Strava? Click here for a quick step by step guide to join our 7 Summits Challenge Strava Group

Already a Strava Member – Join our Strava Group

How to connect your fundraising portal to Strava.

In the month of February, participants will commit to any activity that allows you to track your distance –( e.g: walking, biking, skiing, skating,) the distance equal to the world’s 7 tallest summits, 43.29 KM!  Or, as many Peaks/KM as you can! You have 28 days to complete this challenge.

Everyone is welcome to participate.  We encourage corporate teams, friends and familiesto get together and support the melanoma and skin cancer patient community. 

There is no minimum distance. We encourage you to do as many of the peaks/KM as you can! Pick from the worlds 7 tallest peaks! 

  1. Puncak Jaya – 4.88km 
  2. Vinson Massif – 4.89km 
  3. Elbrus – 5.64km 
  4. Kilimanjaro – 5.89km 
  5. Mt KcKinley – 6.19km 
  6. Aconcagua – 6.96km 
  7. Everest – 8.84km
There is no minimum fundraising requirement to participate in the 7 Summits for Skin Cancer Challenge, however, we do encourage you to fundraise if you are able to do so.

If you are hoping to join us for the Slopes, Sip & Savour event there is a minimum $250 fundraising amount required. In addition, there are some great fundraising rewards available!
We have some great fundraising rewards for those who fundraise:
 
Raise $250 = Columbia Sportswear Fleece Gaiter
 
Raise $500 =  Cozy sock and hat set (plus Columbia Fleece Gaiter)
 
Raise $1,000 =  TBD

 

Fundraising rewards will be shipped to qualified participants at the end of February following the end of the challenge. 

There is a tiered registration structure for this event, the earlier you register the less you will pay.

Registration Fees 

Early Bird Starts December 1, 2024

Tier 2 Starts January 1, 2025

Tier 3 Starts January 16, 2025

Tier 4 Starts February 1, 2025

Adult (18+)

$0

$14

$22

$45

Junior (6-17)

$0

$7

$14

$25

Kids Under 5 are Free

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Still have quesions?

Contact Us. Call Joanne Boland 1.877.560.8035  x109 or email events@melanomacanada.ca