in Div2 (rated) long challenges, which I last attempted very long ago my rank used to be around 8k at the end of the contest, and now in the same div2, my rank is around 100, which feels way more satisfying.
I know many good coders also not participating, also some pro-coders are there in the rankings who are actually red coders or div1 coders but solving problems from a secondary account.
So anyway! Please host more unrated contests! easy way to learn without depressing thoughts!