America's 250 th Birthday Challenge
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $43.39
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate a monumental milestone in American history with the America's 250th Birthday Challenge! Kicking off on January 1, 2026, and running through December 31, 2026, this exciting virtual event takes place in Alexandria, Fairfax, and invites participants from coast to coast to honor 250 years of freedom, innovation, and the American spirit. Whether you choose to run, walk, roll, or gallop, you’ll complete a total of 250 miles at your own pace, making this a fun and inclusive challenge for individuals and teams alike.
As you log your miles, you’ll not only be part of a national celebration but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Every mile you complete pays tribute to the perseverance that defines our nation, while 100% of donations support Restore America's Estuaries, helping protect vital coastal ecosystems. Upon reaching the 250-mile mark, you’ll earn a commemorative Made in America Finisher's Medal, along with a customized digital bib, finisher certificate, and a high-quality UV sticker to showcase your achievement. Lace up your shoes and join this inspiring journey as we come together to make 2026 a year filled with unity, purpose, and movement. Let’s make every
As you log your miles, you’ll not only be part of a national celebration but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Every mile you complete pays tribute to the perseverance that defines our nation, while 100% of donations support Restore America's Estuaries, helping protect vital coastal ecosystems. Upon reaching the 250-mile mark, you’ll earn a commemorative Made in America Finisher's Medal, along with a customized digital bib, finisher certificate, and a high-quality UV sticker to showcase your achievement. Lace up your shoes and join this inspiring journey as we come together to make 2026 a year filled with unity, purpose, and movement. Let’s make every
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Americas 250th Birthday with the America 250 Birthday Challenge!
Get ready to honor 250 years of freedom, history, and the American spirit! The 'America's 250th Birthday Challenge' Virtual Run, Walk & Roll Challenge invites participants of all ages and abilities to join this onceinalifetime celebration of our nations founding.
As the United States turns 250 years old, were calling on families and friends from coast to coast to come together in a fun and meaningful way: complete 250 miles in 2026your way, at your pace! Whether you run, walk, roll, or gallop every mile you log pays tribute to centuries of perseverance, innovation, and freedom that define who we are. Complete 250 miles individually or create a team and complete with your friends, family, club or co-workers!
This is more than a challengeits a national celebration. Join fellow Americans as we collectively mark this historic milestone, showing the strength of our nation one mile at a time. When you reach the 250mile mark, youll earn your commemorative, Made in America Finishers Medala symbol of dedication, unity, and the enduring American dream. You'll also receive a customized digital bid, finisher certificate and a high quality UV sticker to display your participation.
100% of donations received will go to Restore America's Estuaries (RAE) who are a Supporting Partner to the America 250 initiative!
Make Every Step Count for Our Coasts
When you support Restore Americas Estuaries (RAE), youre helping protect the places where land meets sea the coasts, bays, and estuaries that sustain life, livelihoods, and the natural beauty we all cherish. RAE unites local organizations across the nation to restore these critical ecosystems, strengthening coastal communities against storms, rising seas, and habitat loss.
Your donation fuels hands-on restoration projects, groundbreaking science, and policies that ensure our coastal waters thrive for generations to come. Together, we can turn every mile you run into a mile that makes a lasting difference for our planet.
Run. Restore. Repeat. Join RAE in restoring the heart of our coasts.
So lace up, roll out, and raise your flags high. Together, lets celebrate our founding, our freedom, and our future. Lets make 2026 a year remembered for unity, purpose, and movement.
Sign up, log your miles, join the partybecause freedom runs through all of us.
Get ready to honor 250 years of freedom, history, and the American spirit! The 'America's 250th Birthday Challenge' Virtual Run, Walk & Roll Challenge invites participants of all ages and abilities to join this onceinalifetime celebration of our nations founding.
As the United States turns 250 years old, were calling on families and friends from coast to coast to come together in a fun and meaningful way: complete 250 miles in 2026your way, at your pace! Whether you run, walk, roll, or gallop every mile you log pays tribute to centuries of perseverance, innovation, and freedom that define who we are. Complete 250 miles individually or create a team and complete with your friends, family, club or co-workers!
This is more than a challengeits a national celebration. Join fellow Americans as we collectively mark this historic milestone, showing the strength of our nation one mile at a time. When you reach the 250mile mark, youll earn your commemorative, Made in America Finishers Medala symbol of dedication, unity, and the enduring American dream. You'll also receive a customized digital bid, finisher certificate and a high quality UV sticker to display your participation.
100% of donations received will go to Restore America's Estuaries (RAE) who are a Supporting Partner to the America 250 initiative!
Make Every Step Count for Our Coasts
When you support Restore Americas Estuaries (RAE), youre helping protect the places where land meets sea the coasts, bays, and estuaries that sustain life, livelihoods, and the natural beauty we all cherish. RAE unites local organizations across the nation to restore these critical ecosystems, strengthening coastal communities against storms, rising seas, and habitat loss.
Your donation fuels hands-on restoration projects, groundbreaking science, and policies that ensure our coastal waters thrive for generations to come. Together, we can turn every mile you run into a mile that makes a lasting difference for our planet.
Run. Restore. Repeat. Join RAE in restoring the heart of our coasts.
So lace up, roll out, and raise your flags high. Together, lets celebrate our founding, our freedom, and our future. Lets make 2026 a year remembered for unity, purpose, and movement.
Sign up, log your miles, join the partybecause freedom runs through all of us.
Races
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America's 250th Birthday Challenge
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Made in America Race Medal and Ribbon
$43.39
Celebrate Americas 250 th Birthday with the America 250 Birthday Challenge! Get ready to honor 250 years of freedom, history, and the American spirit! The 'America's 250th Birthday Challenge' Virtual Run, Walk & Roll Challenge invites participants of all ages and abilities to join this onceinalifetime celebration of our nations founding. As the United States turns 250 years old, were calling on families and friends from coast to coast to come together in a fun and meaningful way: complete 250 miles in 2026your way, at your pace! Whether you run, walk, roll, or gallop every mile you log pays tribute to centuries of perseverance, innovation, and freedom that define who we are. Complete 250 miles individually or create a team and complete with your friends, family, club or co-workers! This is more than a challengeits a national celebration. Join fellow Americans as we collectively mark this historic milestone, showing the strength of our nation one mile at a time. When you reach the 250mile mark, youll earn your commemorative, Made in America Finishers Medala symbol of dedication, unity, and the enduring American dream. You'll also receive a customized digital bid, finisher certificate and a high quality UV sticker to display your participation. So lace up, roll out, and raise your flags high. Together, lets celebrate our founding, our freedom, and our future. Lets make 2026 a year remembered for unity, purpose, and movement. Sign up, log your miles, join the partybecause freedom runs through all of us.
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