Submissions are OPEN June 1st to October 31st, 2026.

Event Description: Complete and submit a Point to Point Challenge from June 1st to October 31st to be entered into the event. Point to Point Challenges include a run, swim, bicycle, paddle, or climb of a POINT to POINT line (route) in the natural geography.

EX: Swim or paddle across a body of water, bike across a land mass, climb a mountain ect.

Whether it be bicycling, swimming, paddling, running or hiking a Dawgpatch Point to Point Challenge involves getting from location ‘A’ to location ‘B’ (Point to Point) by self-powered means. Unlike traditional events that adapt a predetermined physical activity into an area or course, we allow the natural geography of a specific area to produce new and innovative challenges. In order to achieve this we follow a “SEE, MAP, EXECUTE” approach.

First: Observe and reflect on the area around you = SEE.

Second: Map potential challenges, plot routes, and determine proper modes of travel/traverse = MAP.

Third: Complete the challenge effectively and safely = Execute.

Some recommended distances can be referenced in our 100 Point Challenge BUT these distances are NOT absolute for this event. Get creative and push your own physical and mental limits, and let the people decide who puts up the best Point to Point Challenge of the Year. Voting will take place in November, after the event end date (October 31st) by previous Dawgpatch Challengers. Voting will be based on the following criteria.

Point to Point Challenge Voting Considerations:

Geographical significance of the POINT TO POINT chosen
Mode of travel within geography chosen (Run, Swim, Bicycle, Paddle, Climb or combination of multiple)
Distance
Route choice and route finding (exposure, difficulty, directness)
Nature of completion (Levels of Support?) Was this Point to Point completed solo and unsupported? Was there a support boat or van trailing? Were you carrying all of your gear or did you have resources dropped off along the way?
Overall design and execution

Get out and get after it this season. All challenges submitted will be posted on the Dawgpatch Bandits instagram and website challenge page to keep people up to date on POINT TO POINT Challenges being thrown down. *NOTE you can submit more than one challenge per season. Please reference previous challenges completed to get ideas, get inspired, and get clarity on what a Dawgpatch Point to Point Challenge looks like when deciding your own challenge to attempt.

IMPORTANT:

*You must FILL OUT and SUBMIT the Point to Point Challenge form below with the required information to be entered into the event.

Start Point & End Point
Mode of Travel (EX: Run, Swim, Bike, Paddle, Hike)
Distance
Date of Completion
Levels of Support
Map (with route)
At least one image and/or video from the completed P2P challenge.
Trip Report / Additional Details (Can be brief)

All individuals who submit a Point to Point Challenge in 2026 will receive a Skull’n Dagger Patch and shop item of their choosing.

The Point to Point Challenge of the Year winner will receive a custom Skull’n Dagger challenge jersey with the winning Point to Point featured on the back.

IF you want to make your Point to Point Challenge a fundraiser for Dawgpatch Bandits Inc. please follow this link: Make Your Point to Point Challenge a Fundraiser.

GET AFTER IT!

POINT TO POINT CHALLENGE FORM