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Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge

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Walk · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 2.5 mi · 25 mi · 250 mi

Jul 5, 2026 · Lake Zurich, Illinois, US

On our calendar since Mar 2026

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Run to celebrate America!

This 4th of July, celebrate 250 years of America with us! Whether it's the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or choose the 25 miles/ 250 miles challenge! Here are the rules...Run it when you want, on a course of your choosing or on a treadmill, and report your time to be added to the virtual leaderboard!

Use #StarsandStripesRun or #StarsandStripes when sharing your photos from your run!

Registration is free, and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.

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