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Run America 250

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250 mi · Walk

Jul 5, 2026 · Stafford, Virginia, US

On our calendar since Apr 2025

Virginia
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Festive SeasonalFunCause DrivenScenicCompetitive energy
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Beginner Friendly

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3/5 · Push Potential

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Join the Run America 250 virtual challenge: walk or run 250 miles over a year to celebrate America's 250th, earning a commemorative medal.

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This virtual event is all about celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a year-long personal challenge. It's a flexible, patriotic endeavor where you can walk or run at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. The energy is one of sustained commitment and national pride, inviting participants to honor history through movement. This challenge is perfect for self-motivated individuals and families who want to celebrate American history while embracing a long-term fitness goal. It's ideal for those who enjoy the flexibility of virtual events and a personal sense of accomplishment.

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  • virtual walk/run event
  • 250 Miles to Celebrate America's 250th
  • Between July 4, 2025 and July 5, 2026
  • walk or run 250 miles—anytime, anywhere
  • FREE challenge
  • commemorative Run America 250 medal
  • Medals can be picked up in person at Widewater State Park
  • Widewater State Park, one of Stafford County’s most scenic outdoor destinations

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Join the Run America 250 Move Challenge: Walk or Run, 250 Miles to Celebrate America's 250th!

Ready to make history—one mile at a time? Lace up your sneakers and get moving in the Run America 250 Move Challenge: a country-wide virtual walk/run event celebrating 250 years of American history!

Between July 4, 2025 and July 5, 2026 we’re challenging you to walk or run 250 miles—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're hitting the trails, the treadmill, or your neighborhood sidewalk, every mile brings us closer to honoring America’s incredible journey since 1776.

Here’s the best part: Complete the FREE challenge and you’ll earn a commemorative Run America 250 medal—a keepsake celebrating your achievement and America’s legacy. Medals can be picked up in person at Widewater State Park, one of Stafford County’s most scenic outdoor destinations.

Medals can be picked up between April 1, 2026 and July 31, 2026 at Widewater State Park.

Widewater State Park

101 Widewater State Park Rd.

Stafford, VA 22554

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