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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.
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Lace Up and Let’s Go
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 is now open, 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. Use the app’s GPS feature to log your miles in real-time. This will help make it easy for you to track your progress and help you reach your goal!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
- GPS Progress Alerts: Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
- Live GPS Tracking: Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
- Send-a-Cheer: Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
- Virtual Results: Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
How do you use the app? It’s super simple!
1) Find Race: Click Featured Races to access the event you are doing.
2) Set up Tracking: Click PhoneTrak and follow the prompts carefully.
3) Carry Your Phone: Participants must carry their claimed device during their run/walk.
4) Click START MY RACE when you begin. This starts your personal start time.
Download the free RaceJoy app before the challenge starts.
Prefer the treadmill or forgot to use the app on your run? No worries! Head to the “Submit Virtual Results” page on the Run America 250 site and upload your steps there! You can upload your miles anytime between July 4, 2025 at 12am through July 5, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Your race, your route
Need some suggestions for how to complete your 250 miles? We’ve got you covered!
Check out what’s going on in Stafford County, VA!
Stafford County has plenty of beautiful parks and scenic trails for you to explore while you‘re racking up those steps.

Must Stop Stafford Sites




Must Stop Stafford Sites





There is always something to do here in Stafford! Stay up to date with all of our events, campaigns and programs by checking out our Things To Do Page.

Must Do’s: Stafford Edition



The Finish Line

The Run America 250 medal will feature a one of a kind design meant to celebrate the 250 year anniversary of the American Revolution.
Challenge finishers will pick up their medals in person at Widewater State Park, one of Stafford County, Virginia’s most scenic outdoor destinations.
Medals will be available for pickup from April 1, 2026 and July 31, 2026. Medals must be picked up in person. The visitor center is open from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Fridays and 10 AM to 6 PM on the weekends.
Rules and Regulations
The rules are simple!
1. Participants must complete all 250 miles between July 4, 2025, and July 5, 2026.
2. All mileage must be accurately recorded using the RaceJoy app or manually entered on the RunSignup website under the Results Tab.
3. Medals will be available for in-person pickup at Widewater State Park between April 1 and July 31, 2026.
4. Only registered participants are eligible to receive a medal upon completing the 250 miles.
