Buckle Up for the Challenge

  • Date Fri 24th April 2026 - Sat 1st May 2027
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price $59.29
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your shoes and join the excitement at the Buckle Up for the Challenge! From April 24, 2026, to May 1, 2027, experience a heartwarming event in Chincoteague, Accomack, where you can walk, run, roll, or gallop your way toward a 100-mile goal. This engaging virtual challenge supports the Chincoteague Pony Centre, helping to preserve the beloved ponies that are integral to the island's heritage. With less than a mile a day to conquer, participants have an entire year to log their miles, making it an accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Every registration contributes $5 to the Centre's vital stewardship and educational programs, while 100% of donations go directly to the care of these iconic ponies. Upon completing the challenge, participants will earn a custom belt buckleβ€”an emblem of accomplishment and a tribute to the legacy of Misty's Snowdrop, a descendant of the famous Misty of Chincoteague. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun way to get active, this event promises to be a fulfilling journey that connects you to a vibrant community dedicated to preserving equestrian history. Join us in this joyful

Organiser's Description

Buckle Up for the Challenge Walk, Run, Roll, or Gallop for the Chincoteague Pony Centre!

Join our 100-Mile Virtual Challenge and make every step, stride, or gallop count toward preserving a cherished part of our islands heritage! Whether you walk, run, roll, or gallop your way to 100 miles, youll be helping to sustain the Chincoteague Pony Centres mission of stewardship, education, and care for our beloved ponies. Less than a mile a day is very achievable as you have a full year from when you sign up to log your miles!

$5 from every registration and 100% of all donations, will support the Chincoteague Pony Centre (CPC). Funds will support stewardship initiatives, educational programming and ongoing pony care.

Complete the challenge and earn your Buckle Up for the Challenge custom belt buckle a unique, wearable symbol of accomplishment, pride, and heritage. It represents more than just miles completed; its a connection to a community that values equestrian history, responsibility, and the shared joy of preserving this treasured part of our island story. The pony featured on the buckle honors the legacy of Mistys Snowdrop, a great-great-great granddaughter of Misty of Chincoteague. Belt Buckle medals can be shipped anywhere in the USA or picked up at the Chincoteague Pony Centre.

So lace up, saddle up, or roll out every mile makes an impact. Together, we can stride forward with pride and purpose, keeping the Chincoteague Pony Centres legacy alive for generations to come.

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  • Buckle Up for the Challenge

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Belt Buckle Medal

    $59.29

    This is an honor-system challenge. Participants track their own progress, upload online and complete 100 miles over the course of the year, using any combination of activitieswalking, running, riding or gallopingany time, any place, any distance based activity. Belt buckle medal can be picked up the Chincoteague Pony Centre or shipped anywhere in the USA.

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