Bold Challenge
Help us raise $100,000 for youth in Minnesota.​
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In 2025, Ryan Foss, Bolder Options' Donor Relations Director, ran the Atacama Crossing and in 2024 he ran across Minnesota to support youth mentorship. Now it’s your turn, take on your own Bold Challenge to turn personal goals into powerful change. Whether it’s a fitness milestone, new skill, or team effort, we’ll help you create a fundraising campaign with a personalized page and tips for success!
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Bold Challenge Ideas
Bolder Options receives free guaranteed entries.
Reserve your spot now!
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​Bolder Options is proud to be a Charity Partner for two major race weekends: the 50th Annual Grandma’s Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in Duluth on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and the Medtronic Twin Cities 10 Mile and Marathon in the Twin Cities on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
If you’re interested in creating your own Bold Challenge, our staff can help you brainstorm ideas, share tips for promoting your challenge, and provide guidance on raising donations.
A Bold Challenge doesn’t have to be an ultra-marathon—here are ideas to inspire you:
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Running the Twin Cities Marathon.
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Doing 20 minutes of yoga every day for 100 days straight.
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Walking 10,000 steps daily for a month.
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Committing to reading throughout the year.
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An outdoor adventure challenging route or exploring a local trail network.
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Learning to play a song on an instrument and performing it live or online.
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Creating a piece of art every day for 30 days.
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Taking on a Buy Nothing Challenge by avoiding non-essential purchases for a month.
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Recruiting new mentors for Bolder Options as your personal challenge.​
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The possibilities are endless, and we’re here to help you make your challenge a reality!
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2025 Bold Challengers
This April of 2025, Bolder Options' Development Director took on the Atacama Crossing, a grueling 155-mile ultramarathon through Chile’s Atacama Desert—the driest desert on Earth. Through this challenge, he aims to raise fund to support Bolder Options’ mission of empowering youth through mentorship and physical activity. Read the blog post about Ryan's inspiring run of the Atacama Crossing.
Sawyer Foss, a college student at the International College of Liberal Arts in Kofu, Japan, is planning to attempt a self-designed 75-mile ultramarathon, running from his school to Shinjuku Station in Tokyo within a single day!
Thank you to everyone who ran the Twin Cities Marathon and 10 Mile in support of Bolder Options! Your miles made a difference by raising vital funds to empower youth through mentoring and wellness. We’re so grateful for your dedication, energy, and belief in building brighter futures for young people in our community.
2024 Bold Challengers
The BOLD Run was a remarkable 193.21-mile journey across Minnesota, undertaken by Ryan Foss, Bolder Options' Donor Relations Director, to mark his 50th birthday. His goal was to raise $20,000, recruit mentors, and increase awareness for Bolder Options' Youth Mentoring Program. Along the way, he ran through diverse landscapes, dodged dogs, and braved blistered feet, ultimately raising $23,000 in support of Bolder Options' mission.
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​A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers who raised funds for Bolder Options while participating in the Twin Cities 10 Mile or Marathon! They raised $5,020 and garnered support from 94 new donors.