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Veterans Way 250

Name: Veterans Way 250
Start: 2025-06-12T04:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-03T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Lima, NY

Overview

1 mi · Walk

Jun 12, 2025Lima, New York, US

On our calendar since Jun 2025

New York

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Competitive

Fun

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2/5 · Steady Effort

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Honor veterans by completing 250 laps of the Veterans Trail in this year-long virtual challenge, supporting local veteran organizations and earning a chance at cool prizes.

What to expect (AI-assisted text)

This virtual challenge is deeply rooted in community support and patriotism, focusing on honoring veterans through a dedicated effort. It's a fantastic way to engage with local veteran organizations like the American Legion and VFW, making your miles count for a meaningful cause. The atmosphere is one of personal commitment and collective remembrance, drawing individuals who appreciate a long-term goal with a purpose. You'll find a supportive, community-minded spirit, even as you tackle the challenge on your own schedule. This event is perfect for runners and walkers who enjoy self-paced, long-term challenges and want to contribute to a meaningful cause. It's ideal for those who appreciate the flexibility of a virtual race but also value a tangible local connection to their efforts. If you're looking for a consistent motivation to stay active while honoring veterans, this is a great fit.

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virtual race
complete 250 laps
Veterans Trail
Mark Tubbs Park, Walk of Honor
Lima American Legion post 282
Lima Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 26
Daughters of the American Revolution Ska-Hase-Ga-O chapter
raffle for some cool prizes

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Be Well in Lima presents:

The Veterans Way 250 at Mark Tubbs Park, Walk of Honor.

In association with;
Lima American Legion post 282
Lima Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 26
Lima Parks Commission
Daughters of the American Revolution Ska-Hase-Ga-O chapter
Be Well Livingston County
The Genesee Valley Health Partnership

The Challenge:

Complete 250 laps of the Veterans Trail (red trail noted in the map) in Mark Tubbs Park by July 3th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET and get entered into a raffle for some cool prizes! Winners will be drawn at the July 4th celebration. The park map can be found here

Once registered, here's how to log your laps:

Log into RunSignUp.
In the upper right hand corner, click the Profile icon.
Select Profile.
Select My Events.
You'll see Veterans Way 250 and a link for "Submit Virtual Results".
Enter the date and number of laps and click Submit Activity. The contest is for the paved Veterans Way, but there are lots of beautiful trails as well.

Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, stay hydrated, and keep dogs on a leash & under your control.

Purpose:

To Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States- the Semiquincentennial.
To Honor Lima's Veterans.
To encourage Residents to Move More as part of the Be Well in Lima initiatives.
To bring awareness and encourage partnerships to improve the aging Veterans Way trail at Mark Tubbs Park.
To have fun!

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