Ready to make history one mile at a time? Walk or Run 250 Miles to Celebrate America’s 250th!

Lace up your sneakers and get moving in the free Run America 250 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.

How you hit 250 miles is totally up to you! From grocery runs to evening dog walks, teeing off on the golf course to exploring scenic trails, every step counts.

Registration for the Run America 250 Challenge opens July 4, 2025, and it’s completely free to join! Sign up by April 30, 2026, to start working toward your 250-mile goal and a commemorative medal.

To log your miles, make sure you’ve downloaded the RaceJoy app. This is how we’ll track your progress so that you can get your well-earned medal! Use the app’s GPS feature to log your miles in real-time, or enter your miles manually into the RaceJoy app. This will help make it easy for you to track your progress and help you reach your goal!

Register Here!

America’s 250th Birthday celebration continues with an all-American classic considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. It ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950 and won a total of 5 Tony Awards with and the revival winning 4 Tony Awards in 1992. It’s an oddball romantic comedy celebrated for its humor and storytelling. Travel from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. Show title TBA Running for 7 weeks, including a special student matinee: May 13-June 28, 2026.

Step Inside History with the RISE ABOVE Mobile Movie Theater.

The fully functional RISE ABOVE Mobile Movie Theater features two compelling original short films, RISE ABOVE: The Tuskegee Airmen and RISE ABOVE: The WASP, sharing the stories of the extraordinary obstacles these heroes overcame to serve during World War II.

Housed in a climate-controlled 53-foot semi-trailer with expandable sides, the theater is equipped with a ramp and hydraulic lift to ensure accessibility for all, comfortably accommodating up to 30 visitors per showing. Its dynamic 160-degree panoramic screen creates the thrilling sensation of soaring in the cockpit above the clouds alongside these historic figures.

The Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were trailblazers who broke barriers in a time of segregation and discrimination. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military pilots in U.S. history, proving courage and skill could overcome systemic prejudice. The WASP were the first women to fly military aircraft for the U.S., paving the way for future generations of female aviators. Both groups not only contributed critically to the Allied war effort during WWII but also challenged societal norms, inspiring lasting change in military service and civil rights.

Admission to the exhibit is FREE for all event attendees. The theater will be located at Stafford Airport (95 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406) as part of the Stafford County VA250 Memorial Day Commemoration.

Join us for our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony as we remember those who paid the ultimate price in service to our country. This year, we will have a special speaker from the CAF RISE ABOVE educational outreach program to speak about the service of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Services Pilots. Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chairman Deuntay Diggs will also speak. A wreath will be presented to remember those who have served and have passed away.

Patawomeck Memorial Day Market
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center
638 Kings Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Crafters * Vendors * Food & Dessert Trucks * DJ music * Moon Bounce * Laser Tag * Face Painting *
contact Crystal Tuck for vendor information at [email protected]