Description

Race The Machine Black Set

One Test · Four Distances · Worldwide

The Black Set is open to runners of all abilities.

Four classic distances.
One competitive test.

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📅 Timing

Entry is always open.

From entry, you have until the end of 2026 to complete your four distances.

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💡 What’s Included

⚫ 1 Mile · 5 Miles · 10 Miles · Half Marathon

Adaptive RTM targets generated from your fitness data and results

RTM Score showing performance relative to target

Shared leaderboard combining Black Test entrants and Grand Challenge runners

Two strategic re-run attempts. Deploy wisely.

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🏃 Who This Is For

Runners of any ability

Those wanting a structured 4-distance test

Anyone not ready to commit to the grand challenge (yet)

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🤖 What Happens After You Run

Upload your result.

The Machine:

• Records your performance

• Calculates your RTM Score

• Refines your remaining targets

Every effort informs the next.

If you later enter the Grand Challenge 2027, your Black Test results will inform your starting calibration.

The Machine remembers.

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⚙️ How It Works

• 1. Enter the Black Test (one-off entry — no subscription)

  2. Receive your targets

  3. Run anywhere – road, trail, track, treadmill

  4. Upload your result

  5. Targets adapt

  Complete all four distances by the end of 2026

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⚫ RTM Black Test

One test. Four distances. Worldwide.

I’ll be watching.
The Machine

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