01

Bare-Bones
By Design.

MileBuilt events are built around stripped-down operations. No finisher shirts. No race bags. No promotional extras. No spectacle. The value is the structured challenge, the course, the clock, the commitment, and the earned finish.

Bare-bones does not mean low-quality. It means every operational decision is made to keep the focus where it belongs — on the runner and the work you came to do.

01 No finisher shirts. The patch is what you earn. The shirt is not the point.
02 No race bags. Nothing handed to you that wasn't earned by running.
03 Cupless format. You carry your own hydration. Plan accordingly.
04 Simple logistics. Small events. Focused operations. No festival atmosphere.
05 What you earn matters. Daily Finisher Medallion. Tier Patch for Streak completers. That's it.

Pick Your
Distance.

Five distances offered across MileBuilt events. Core distances run at every event. The 50K is a select-event offering — confirm availability on RunSignup before registering.

5K
3.1 Miles
Core distance
Every event
10K
6.2 Miles
Core distance
Every event
Half
Marathon
13.1 Miles
Core distance
Every event
Marathon
26.2 Miles
Core distance
Every event
Select Events
50K
31.1 Miles
Select events only
Confirm on RunSignup

Cupless.
Carry Your Own.

MileBuilt events are cupless. There are no disposable cups at aid stations. You are responsible for carrying your own fluids — via handheld bottle, vest, or waist pack.

It keeps operations simple, reduces waste, and puts the responsibility for preparation where it belongs — with you.

Plan for the distance. Carry what you need.

02

Know Before
You Run.

Rules that apply to all MileBuilt events. Review before race day.

Age Requirements
Minimum Age By Distance

5K / 10K — 14 years or older
Half Marathon — 16 years or older
Marathon / 50K — 18 years or older
Resolve (3-Day, 4-Day, and 5-Day Challenges) — 14+ for 5K/10K, 16+ for Half, 18+ for Marathon/50K
All Streaks — 14+ for 5K/10K, 16+ for Half, 18+ for Marathon/50K

Parent or guardian consent required for all participants under 18. Handled at registration through RunSignup.

Bibs
Bib Pickup & Transfer

Bibs are available for pickup on race day. Honor system — no ID required. A friend may pick up your bib on your behalf.

No bib transfers. Your bib is registered to you. Another runner may not race under your bib number.

Course Cutoff
9-Hour Race Day Cutoff

MileBuilt operates on a 9-hour race day cutoff. Put in the work and you will finish. This applies to the full race day, not per distance. Runners still on course after the cutoff window will be directed off course.

On Course
Headphones, Pets & Strollers

Headphones — the use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at MileBuilt events. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Pets & Strollers — strongly discouraged on course. MileBuilt operates on public trails where other users may be present. If you choose to bring either, you are fully responsible for the safety of yourself and others.

Race Director
RRCA Certified

MileBuilt events are directed by an RRCA-certified Race Director. The Road Runners Club of America sets national standards for race management, runner safety, and course operations. Certification means trained protocols govern how MileBuilt plans, manages, and runs each event — so you know what to expect before you show up.

RRCA Certified ↗
03

How The
Streak Works.

The Streak is built on your personal pledge. Here is how it operates on race day and beyond.

Registration
Your Streak Starts On Day One

When you register for a Streak, your commitment begins on the first day of the challenge. There is no other start option — the Streak runs from day one through the final day of your challenge. Standalone and Resolve runners select their own individual days.

Your Pledge
The Personal Pledge

Every Streak runner signs a personal pledge at registration. It is not a waiver. It is a commitment to the work, the distance, and to yourself. The Streak pricing is built into that commitment.

"I pledge to return, repeat, and endure. I will respect the distance by showing up again — when it is hard, when I am tired, when I would rather not. I understand that Streak pricing is built into the commitment. It is not a coupon, a sale, or a shortcut. Tomorrow, I earn it by showing up again."
Enforcement
Soft Enforcement Only

The personal pledge is not about accountability to MileBuilt. It is about accountability to yourself — to the growth, the discipline, and the version of you that shows up again tomorrow.

No day-of policing. No checkpoint verification. The commitment lives between you and the pledge you signed.

Changes
Change & Cancellation Standard

Change requests must be submitted more than 10 days before your first race day and are subject to Race Director approval. Requests submitted within 10 days are outside the change window. Eligible downgrades may receive MileBuilt credit — not a cash refund. Upgrades allowed if space permits.

After that window closes —

NO CHANGES. NO REFUNDS. NO RACE-DAY REPRICING.

Broken Streak: no tier patch. You may complete remaining paid days and receive daily finisher recognition.

Deferrals
Deferral Standard

Can't make your event? Defer to a future MileBuilt event instead of forfeiting your registration.

Same distance — straight transfer
Shorter distance — difference forfeited, no credit
Longer distance — you pay the difference

One deferral per registration. Valid 12 months from your original event date. Must be requested more than 10 days before your first race day.

*All requests outside the change and deferral standards are at the Race Director's discretion.

04

What To
Expect.

Here is what to expect on race day.

Show Up On Time

Start times are early by design — Central Florida heat is a real factor. If you miss the start window, you may not be permitted to begin. Check RunSignup for your exact start time.

Know Your Course

Pay attention to course signage. Know the number of course segments or turnaround points for the distance you signed up for. MileBuilt courses are clearly marked — knowing your route is your responsibility.

Carry Your Hydration

Cupless format means you carry your own fluids — via handheld bottle, vest, or waist pack. Aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink, and basic snacks. For longer distances and multi-day participation, plan your own nutrition — gels, chews, and electrolyte supplements. Do not rely on the aid station as your complete plan.

Course Support

Aid stations are at the start/finish line only. If your vehicle is parked along the course, you may access it as needed for personal supplies. Plan accordingly for your distance.

Respect The Distance

Whether you are running a 5K or a 50K, the distance deserves respect. Train for what you sign up for. Do not overcommit and underperform.

Encourage Each Other

MileBuilt is grassroots. Whether you finish first or last, you cross the same finish line. Encourage everyone. Respect every effort.

Strike The GONG

Cross the finish line. Strike the GONG. Clock out. That's it. The GONG marks the moment. The Clock Out records it.

Earn What You Came For

No finisher shirts. No race bags. No merchandise tables at the finish line. Complete the work, collect your Daily Finisher Medallion, and recover. If you are running a Streak, the next day is already waiting.

05

The Clock
Out.

MileBuilt is not chip timed. Official finish times are recorded at the MileBuilt Time Clock and verified by the Race Director before results are posted.

Every runner must complete the Clock Out process to receive an official finish record. GPS watches, phone apps, and personal devices are unofficial.

If a finish record is incomplete or cannot be verified, the result may be marked Unverified.

Finish Flow
1 Cross the finish line.
2 Strike the GONG.
3 Complete the Clock Out at the MileBuilt Time Clock.
4 Collect your Daily Finisher Medallion.
5 Recover. Return tomorrow if your Streak continues.
Cutoff Times

The 9-hour race-day cutoff applies to the full race day — not separately to each distance. Cutoffs are enforced for runner safety and permit compliance. Start times are early by design. Central Florida heat is not a factor to ignore. The clock does not wait.

The MileBuilt GONG — strike it when you finish
The Finish Line

Cross The Line.
Strike The GONG.

The GONG marks the moment. It is not a ceremony. It is the signal that you crossed the line and completed the work.

Strike it. Clock out. Collect what you earned. For Streak runners, the finish line completes one day of work. The next one is already waiting.

The Finish Line
Is Not The End.

MileBuilt is not built around optimized race conditions or chip-timed personal records. If you set a personal record here anyway — and return the next morning — that says something about you.

MileBuilt exists for runners who want to test themselves across consecutive days, show up when it is difficult, adapt when it becomes uncomfortable, and finish what they started. Then return and do it again.

"Clock in. Keep moving. Discover your strength. Clock out stronger."

Official finish times recorded at the MileBuilt Time Clock
Not chip timed
Clock Out records verified by the Race Director
GPS watches, phone apps, and personal devices are unofficial
"Unverified" used when an official finish record cannot be confirmed
Non-certified courses measured in good faith
USATF course certification under consideration for future marathon distances

Built for Runners
Who Mean It.

MileBuilt events are official public races with a named Race Director, posted distances, designated race direction, common starts, official finish times, and published results. These standards apply to every MileBuilt event.

How We Build
Announced Race Director on record
60+ days’ advance notice through RunSignup and milebuilt.com
Verifiable results posted publicly
Official finish records reviewed and verified by the Race Director
Starter and finisher counts tracked and documented
Posted distances measured in good faith
Certification & Sanctioning

USATF certification is not required for most outside club eligibility. MileBuilt is currently operating under its own race standards, with USATF course certification under consideration for future marathon distances.

Always verify eligibility directly with your club or organization for your specific situation.

Ready To Return?

Pick Your
Streak.

Keep showing up. The work is waiting.