Republic Airways: Remaining Connected

Back by popular demand, Republic Airways Remaining Connected virtual activity event is FREE and open to all Republic and LIFT Associates, students, friends, family, communities, and company partners to participate free of charge. We invite you to log your movement one mile at a time as we work our way from one crew and maintenance base to the next virtually—together. Last year, we logged 5,572.439 miles!  Let's see if we can beat that number!

You can walk, run, swim, bike, dance, practice yoga or even jump rope -- the opportunities are endless, even a walk through the terminal counts!! Encourage your friends and family to get in on the fun and log the miles so we can complete the route together! For every mile logged, Republic Airways will donate $1 to our El Milagro Sustainable Community Development Project in Honduras. Click here to learn more about how we are changing the lives of an impoverished community through sustainable initiatives.

We’re giving away fun prizes for participation. Be sure to log your activities daily and join the private Facebook Group to learn more.  Some of the areas that you can be entered to win are: Most Activities Logged, Most Miles Walked - you get the picture!

To qualify for these awards, you must log at least five times throughout the course of the event (July 11th - 27th). So there is no debate on how to track your miles, please refer to the conversion chart before logging your miles.

Grand prize - All participants will be entered into a random drawing to win a Smart Watch (3 winners will be drawn) 

Most activities logged - $150 gift card to Dicks Sporting Goods

Most miles swam (please refer to conversion chart) - Airfare membership for a year*

Most miles walked - Airfare membership for a year*

Most miles ran - Airfare membership for a year*

Most miles cycled - Airfare membership for a year*

Most miles “other” category (please refer to conversion chart) - Airfare membership for a year*

Most posts of activities on official Remaining Connected Facebook page - Republic Airways branded duffel bag with goodies

Most miles completed, age 12 & Under -  Republic Airways branded backpack with goodies

* We all know that it's hard to eat healthy on the go, especially in our industry, where options and time are limited. Airfare was created  to deliver healthy, plant-based snacks to flight crew and world travelers, allowing you to choose from more than 50 snacks that are both delicious and healthy—no added sugar, gluten free, made from real-food ingredients. The Prize is a 12 month subscription To the Commuter package ($300 value) delivering a customizable pouch of 4 healthy snacks each month.

 **All information must be logged by July 27th, no later than 11:59 pm in order to be eligible for prizes. In the event there is a tie in any of the categories, a random drawing of those participants will be held to select the winner.  

Any form of intentional exercise counts!  Not sure how to convert that yoga class to miles?  Use this handy chart!

FAQs
What is a virtual race? Republic Airways ‘Remaining Connected’ virtual race is a way to help promote health and wellness and provide a way for us to motivate and connect with our Associates, partners and communities! 

 

How does a virtual race work? Simply Register, track hour distance and watch the miles take off! Be sure to join the Remaining Connected group on Facebook for tips on staying healthy, fun activities and more! 

 

Can anyone participate and is there an age requirement? Yes! This initiative was to connect our Associates, families, friends, neighbors, and communities.  Young or old, fast or slow – we encourage participants of all ages and ability levels. We encourage parents to register their children so they can participate also as a fun way to stay healthy!

 

Do I have to run?  No, we want to encourage you to do any activity that you like! This initiative is about providing you with the motivation to achieve your personal goals, whatever those may be. You can log activities such as walking, biking, basketball, hiking, yoga, swimming and so much more.

 

Is there a cost to register? No, registration is free for all participants! 

 

When is the race period? The activity tracking period is between July 11 - July 27, 2025.

 

Do I have to be registered by June 14th in order to participate? We highly encourage you to register prior to June 14, but you can register up until the final race day. We want to ensure you have the ability to participate and enter your mileage, even if you can't register by the start date.

 

If I do activities other than running/walking how do I track mileage? Please refer to the conversion chart to match your activity with the corresponding mileage. We want to have a standard way to track so please always use this chart and try and track/enter your mileage daily or after your activity.

 

What is the distance and do I have to do the entire distance by myself? The route passes through all of our Republic Airways bases and is 3,715 miles. You can do as much or as little as you want individually but with the compilation of all participants miles, our goal is to complete 3,715 miles.  Set your goal – whatever that may be – and go out and accomplish it!  

 

How do we know when the route has been completed? The map tracker on the main page will automatically update and show the location as individual mileage is entered.

 

What if we do more than 3,715 miles? We definitely want to encourage going over the goal distance!  If we do more than our original goal distance, our new goal will be HOW MANY times we can complete the route

 

Do I have to complete my own individual distance all at once? No, we want to motivate you to do an activity every day during this two week period.    

 

How do I track my distance and time my run? We accept results on the honor system, so you can track your distance and time however you like. The most accurate way to do this is by using a Running GPS watch, but there are also several free smartphone apps available for iPhones and Android devices that you may be interested in. You will be asked to upload your results daily to move us along the route. To submit your results, please log into your RunSignUp Account.  Select Republic Airway:  Remaining Connected event.  Click on Submit Virtual Results. Submit new activity. Mange Activities - see a total of your entries, click on and edit entries

 

Why can I not see who has registered already? You will be able to see who is registered once the race starts on June 14 and individuals start entering their mileage.

 

How do I register multiple people? After adding the first registration to your cart, return to the registration page and add the next one and so on. You can then proceed to the checkout screen.

 

When will I receive my digital race bib? Digital versions of these bibs are free and for your enjoyment. They are not required for you to complete your activity but they are fun to wear for photos and a little extra motivation. They are available for download and can be accessed and printed at home at any time from the site!  You can access your bib by logging into your RunSignUp profile, select the Republic Airways: Remaining Connected Event, on the right ride will be a link to print your pre-race bib. 

 

Submitting your activities by uploading a STRAVA or GARMIN File Via Activity File

 

RunSignup now supports the ability for participants to submit their virtual results by uploading their GPS activity recorded while using third party types of tracking tools. Participants record their activities for Virtual Events on a multitude of devices and platforms. Two very common formats of data are GPX and FIT, which services like Garmin and Strava use to store activity data.

 

We now give users the ability to quickly and easily enter in their activity data by selecting a GPX or FIT file from their computer. Their personalized data will automatically fill in, including the Distance, Date, Elevation Gain, and Time fields from the activity file being submitted.

 

This feature is available to all users without any need to enable it on the back end. Participants will see a Load Activity from File button while logging their Activity which they can click to open up a panel to submit a file.

 

After clicking the Load Activity from File button, a panel will slide out allowing you to browse for a file on your computer or mobile device.After browsing for and selecting the Activity Data file, the fields for Date Completed, Distance in Miles, Elevation Gain, and Time will fill in automatically. The participant then clicks Submit.

 

You can learn how to export Activity data from Strava here and Garmin Connect here.

 

You can also manually grab a file from a Garmin device itself by following these instructions: 

 

Hit Browse
Navigate to /Garmin/garmin/activities
Select the apropriate activity file ending in .fit
This is just one of the many ways participants can submit virtual results when races enable RunSignup’s RaceDay Virtual Results.

As participants log their miles and we make our way through our base network, you can learn more about the cities and bases Republic Airways Associates and LIFT Academy students and instructors call home. The highlights of these cities are just some of the reasons why our Associates are proud to be part of and serve these communities.

MYR

Myrtle Beach is known for its celebrity-designed golf courses
Take a long walk on the Atlantic coast and enjoy the beachfront boardwalk full of arcades, souvenir stands and restaurants
Family Kingdom amusement park—An old-fashioned amusement park with more than 35 thrilling rides by the sea
SkyWheel—A must-see attraction at 187 feet tall, one of the country's tallest Ferris wheels

BOS
 
Freedom Trail– Follow this 2.5-mile red line as it meanders through the streets of Boston and intersects with 16 major historical sites along the way. Start at the beginning, middle, or end of the trail, and stop at such prominent locations as the location of the Boston Massacre, the Paul Revere House, and the Old North Church
 
Faneuil Hall–Located close to the Boston Harbor, this marketplace and meeting hall has been in existence since 1743. Brave the weekend crowds to visit the interior food hall, or peruse the surrounding shop
 
Boston Harbor - Filled with fishing boats, whale-watching vessels, sail boats, and fancy yachts, the Boston Harbor has always been the epicenter of activity in Beantown. Stand and look out over the Harbor from the same point that the Boston Tea Party took place almost 250 years ago, or take a ferry to explore the
network of Boston Harbor Islands.
 
CMH
 
North Market – Historic market featuring over 30 different food vendors
 
Short North Arts District –Artistic Hub of Columbus, Visit the galleries and boutiques
 
Go for a jog in German Village – Historic neighborhood featuring brick streets and homes. Visit Schiller Park for Shakespeare in the Park, walk to Jenni’s Ice Cream, and stop in to the Book Loft.
 
Walk around Franklin Park and Conservatory - The only botanical garden in the world with a permanent collection of glass artwork by Dale Chihuly.
 

DCA

National Mall—bike, walk or jog around the home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the U.S. Capitol, and the White House is to the north. It's also flanked by Smithsonian museums.
 
Georgetown— go for as stroll around this charming area while taking in the Federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets and fashion and design shops.
 
EWR
 
Branch Brook Park —the largest collection of blossom trees in the United States
 
Visit Newark Riverfront Park – Newark’s “urban oasis by the river”.
 
Take a self-guided tour of Newark’s historic sites by visiting Newark Walks.
 

GLS

Galveston Island is home to some of the best attractions Texas has to offer, including Moody Gardens  as well as Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park. Having one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, Galveston allows visitors to explore the island’s interesting history by touring one of its popular historic mansions.

Visit Pleasure Pier, one of the few spots in the world with this many rides over water! Fly over guests on the pier or soar over the Gulf of Mexico.

IND

Downtown Canal Walk—several miles of walking trail alongside the canal. There are restaurants and other activities lining the canal in addition to several several monuments including the Medal of Honor memorial and the USS Indianapolis.
 
Bike through the “cultural districts” on the Cultural Trail. This cool bike-pedestrian path connects five downtown cultural districts, each representing a distinct portion of Indianapolis’ population and history.
 
Monon Rail Trail, a former railroad line turned 10-mile greenway path, stretches from downtown to Carmel and is now one of Indy's most popular exercise trails.
 
LGA
 
Times Square—Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
 
Central Park—Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
 
Visit John V. Lindsay East River Park where you can run or walk the track along the East river.  

ORD
 
Navy Pier—enjoy more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities.
 
Boystown—stroll around the first officially recognized village in the States!
 
Magnificent Mile—Chicago's largest shopping district, various mid-range and high-end shops line this the famous street.
 
Millennium Park— Chi-town’s the number one tourist attraction, including the famous Cloud Gate, also known as “The Bean”.
 
PHL
 
Take in nature and head to the not-so-forbidden Forbidden Drive. 
Give the circus a go with at-home online classes from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts! All classes happen LIVE at this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/9017388481
Visit one of Philly’s top twenty running and biking trails: https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/running-and-biking-trails-center-city-philadelphia/
 
PIT
 
Duquesne Incline -Enjoy a spectacular panorama of Pittsburgh and its three rivers. Ride to the incline's Observation Deck in the 140-year-old   Incline car to see what USA Today Weekend Magazine calls one of the "10 most beautiful views in America".
 
Bike the Steel Valley Trail and enjoy views of the Monongahela River. Find other great biking spots at www.bikepgh.org
 
Visit the Rachel Carson hiking trail—all 45 miles of it!  Here the annual Trail Challenge pits runners and hikers against a 35-mile trek that must be completed in just one day. But if you'd rather take it easy, you can break it up section-by-section.
 
SDF
 
Louisville Mega Cavern is a former limestone mine that stretches under parts of the Watterson Expressway and the Louisville Zoo. You can zipline, bike or just explore!
 
Tour Waterfront Park-  this 85- acre, “peaceful oasis in the heart of the city” has something for everyone!
 
Visit the The Parklands of Floyds Fork. The five sections of The Parklands offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding on the waterway known as Floyd Fork. theparklands.org
 

06A/Tuskegee
Tuskegee, Alabama is home to the historic Moton Field, and the newest campus for LIFT Academy. This airfield is where the famed Tuskegee Airmen trained.

Tuskegee University is home to many famed alumni, including Lionel Richie and Keenen Ivory Wayans, as well as faculty and staff that have included George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington.   
 

To qualify for these awards, you must log at least five times throughout the course of the event (July 11th-27th). So there is no debate on how to track your miles, please refer to the conversion chart before logging your miles.

Grand prize - All participants will be entered into a random drawing to win a Smart Watch (3 winners will be drawn) 

Most miles swam (please refer to conversion chart) - Airfare Snacks*

Most miles walked - Airfare Snacks*

Most miles ran - Airfare Snacks*

Most miles cycled - Airfare Snacks*

Most miles “other” category (please refer to conversion chart) - Airfare Snacks*

Most posts of activities on official Remaining Connected Facebook page - Republic Airways branded duffel bag with goodies

Most miles completed, age 14 & Under - Republic Airways branded backpack with goodies

 

*Healthy Snack Bundle from Airfare Snacks -50 healthy snacks shipped to your home, valued at $181

 *All information must be logged by 7/27 no later than 11:59pm in order to be eligible for prizes.   In the event there is a tie in any of the categories, a random drawing of those participants will be held to select the winner.