Description
Race The Machine Red Set
One Set · Four Distances · Worldwide
The Red Test is open to runners of every ability level.
Four classic distances.
📅 Timing
Entry is always open.
From entry, you have until the end of 2026 to complete your four distances.
💡 What’s Included
🔴 1K · 3K · 5K · 10K
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Adaptive RTM targets generated from your fitness data and results
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RTM Score showing performance relative to target
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Shared leaderboard combining Red Test entrants and Grand Challenge runners
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Two strategic re-run attempts. Deploy wisely.
🏃 Who It’s For
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Runners of any ability
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Those wanting structured 4-distance challenge
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Anyone not ready to commit to the Grand Challenge (yet)
🤖 What Happens After You Run
Upload your result.
The Machine:
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Records your performance
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Calculates your RTM Score
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Refines your remaining targets
Each effort sharpens the next.
If you later enter the Grand Challenge 2027, your Red Set results will inform your starting calibration.
The Machine remembers.
⚙️ How It Works
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Enter the Red Set (one-off entry — no subscription)
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Receive your targets
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Run anywhere — road, trail, track, treadmill
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Upload your result
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Targets adapt
Complete all four distances in 2026.
🔴 The Red Set
One set. Four distances. Worldwide.
I’ll be watching.
The Machine
#KeepChasing
