Around the World in 2026 is a year-long virtual mileage challenge where participants log miles toward a shared global goal — the 24,901 miles it takes to circle the Earth. Count all running and/or walking miles between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Simply log as many miles as you can. Whether you’re walking a few miles a week or running every day, every mile matters. Together, we’ll journey around the world — one step at a time. Log your running and walking miles throughout the year and move through different milestones as you log more and more miles. Here are the milestones you can achieve: 🌱 Explorer — 250 Miles 🧭 Adventurer — 500 Miles 🏃♀️ Voyager — 1,000 Miles 🌍 Global Legend — 2026+ Miles This event is free to sign up and start logging your miles. At the end of the year you will have an option to purchase a custom medal that will include your name and the total number of miles you logged in 2026! What is a Virtual Race? A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from
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Around the World in 2026 – Global Mileage Challenge 2026 — Mcdonough, GA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Mcdonough, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
