T1D 4x4x48 Ultramarathon
A 4x4x48 is a run pioneered by ultra-marathoner, David Goggins. Athletes run 4 miles every 4 hours over the course of a 48 hour period. That means twelve - 4 mile runs in 2 days for a total of 48 miles. Our 4th Annual T1D 4x4x48 is in support of finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes and raising awareness for those living with this auto-immune disease. In the past 3 years we have raised over $170,000 to support cure-based research through DRIFCan, an organization based in Edmonton, Alberta that is directly funding researcher Dr. James Shapiro. Learn more about their mission at www.drifcan.com.
FRIDAY
The fun starts on Friday night with the Dine & Dash Banquet - an evening of entertainment provided by the Aussie Rules Dueling Pianos, live & silent auctions and fundraising for a cure. The ultramarathon kicks off with the first run at 8pm with each run following every 4 hours after that.
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SATURDAYWe start our day with the free
Tim Horton's Breakfast with help from the Humboldt Special Olympics Team at 9am. The ultramarathon continues throughout the day leading up to the inspiring Super Hero Run at 8pm. Stay up late and get your glow on for the midnight run! |
SUNDAYAll are welcome at our annual Community Walk and free A&W BBQ Lunch. Registration begins at 11am with the walk starting at 12pm. At 2pm there will be a presentation and virtual Q&A with Dr. Shapiro himself. Cheer on our ultramarathon team as they cross the finish line after the 4pm run.
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The InspirationAubree Holtvogt was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2018 at the age of 4. Her dad, Jason wanted to challenge himself in 2021 to increase his personal fitness but he also wanted to do something to acknowledge the life-long struggle that his daughter and those living with T1D have to endure until a cure is found. It is a mental grind that they do not get a break from, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This is the inspiration behind the our annual T1D 4x4x48 - to raise awareness, to raise funds for critical research and to raise up the community of T1Ds and their supporters.
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RUN THE ULTRAMARATHONAre you up for the challenge?
Join Jason in running the T1D 4x4x48 on May 31 - June 2, 2024. The route will take you on the beautiful wilderness trail in Humboldt. The run starts Friday, May 31 at 8:00pm from the Uniplex parking lot. Sign up here! |
RUN/WALK A LEGAsk any T1D, they don't do this journey alone. Support Aubree or someone else you know by taking part in your own unique way. Come on out and run, walk or bike a leg of the run with us to show your support!
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PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORTIf running isn't your thing but you want to make a difference for someone living with T1D, you can pledge your support to the T1D 4x4x48 and donate directly to research right here in Western Canada! Learn more here.
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