Road to Boston Virtual Challenge
- Date Wed 1st April 2026 - Mon 20th April 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Road to Boston Virtual Challenge, taking place from April 1 to April 20, 2026, in Schnecksville, Lehigh! This inspiring endurance event invites faculty, staff, and students of Lehigh Carbon Community College to embark on a 20-day journey to complete a total of 26.2 miles—equivalent to a marathon—at their own pace and on their own schedule. Whether you choose to run or walk, you can tackle your miles anywhere—on roads, trails, or even a treadmill.
The Road to Boston Challenge is not just about speed or competition; it's about commitment, consistency, and honoring your personal journey. Participants will track their progress using a shared spreadsheet, and those who successfully complete all 26.2 miles will be rewarded with a special finisher prize. Join us for a celebratory Boston Marathon Watch Party on April 20 at 9:00 AM in Cougarcade, Berrier Hall, to commemorate your achievement. Remember, this isn’t just a race; it’s a mindset that embodies the spirit and legacy of the iconic Boston Marathon. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate your accomplishments!
The Road to Boston Challenge is not just about speed or competition; it's about commitment, consistency, and honoring your personal journey. Participants will track their progress using a shared spreadsheet, and those who successfully complete all 26.2 miles will be rewarded with a special finisher prize. Join us for a celebratory Boston Marathon Watch Party on April 20 at 9:00 AM in Cougarcade, Berrier Hall, to commemorate your achievement. Remember, this isn’t just a race; it’s a mindset that embodies the spirit and legacy of the iconic Boston Marathon. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate your accomplishments!
Organiser's Description
Road to Boston Challenge
26.2 Miles. 20 Days. One Finish Line.
*This event is open to faculty, staff and students of Lehigh Carbon Community College ONLY*
The Road to Boston Challenge is a virtual endurance challenge inspired by the spirit, grit, and legacy of the Boston Marathon. Over the course of 20 days, participants will work toward completing a total of 26.2 miles one marathon at their own pace, on their own schedule.
Run or walk your miles anywhere: on roads, trails, treadmills, or tracks. Whether youre training consistently or just getting started, every mile counts. This challenge is about commitment, consistency, and honoring the journey not speed or competition.
Theres no start gun and no finish tape just you, your miles, and the determination to reach the finish.
Challenge Details:
Duration: 20 days
Goal: Accumulate 26.2 total miles
Activity: Run and/or walk
Location: Anywhere (virtual)
Pace: Your pace, your schedule
Tracking: Participants will track their mileage using a shared spreadsheet, logging miles throughout the 20-day challenge. Instructions for accessing and updating the spreadsheet will be provided at the start of the event.
Finishers & Celebration:
All participants who complete 26.2 miles within the 20-day challenge will receive a finisher prize.
Celebrate your accomplishment at the Boston Marathon Watch Party:
Monday, April 20
Starting at 9:00 AM
Cougarcade, Berrier Hall
Complete your miles, log your progress, and join us to celebrate the road you traveled because Boston isnt just a race, its a mindset.
26.2 Miles. 20 Days. One Finish Line.
*This event is open to faculty, staff and students of Lehigh Carbon Community College ONLY*
The Road to Boston Challenge is a virtual endurance challenge inspired by the spirit, grit, and legacy of the Boston Marathon. Over the course of 20 days, participants will work toward completing a total of 26.2 miles one marathon at their own pace, on their own schedule.
Run or walk your miles anywhere: on roads, trails, treadmills, or tracks. Whether youre training consistently or just getting started, every mile counts. This challenge is about commitment, consistency, and honoring the journey not speed or competition.
Theres no start gun and no finish tape just you, your miles, and the determination to reach the finish.
Challenge Details:
Duration: 20 days
Goal: Accumulate 26.2 total miles
Activity: Run and/or walk
Location: Anywhere (virtual)
Pace: Your pace, your schedule
Tracking: Participants will track their mileage using a shared spreadsheet, logging miles throughout the 20-day challenge. Instructions for accessing and updating the spreadsheet will be provided at the start of the event.
Finishers & Celebration:
All participants who complete 26.2 miles within the 20-day challenge will receive a finisher prize.
Celebrate your accomplishment at the Boston Marathon Watch Party:
Monday, April 20
Starting at 9:00 AM
Cougarcade, Berrier Hall
Complete your miles, log your progress, and join us to celebrate the road you traveled because Boston isnt just a race, its a mindset.
Races
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Road to Boston Virtual Challenge
Free
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