Walk or Run 250 Miles to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Ewing Township — it’s time to lace up and get moving! Mayor Bert Steinmann, the Ewing Health Department and Recreation Department, Ewing Seniors, Recreation Advisory Board, and the Ewing Green Team invite you to join their 250 for 250 Challenge , a virtual walk/run wellness adventure celebrating 250 years of the greatest nation on Earth! Starting January 1, 2026 — we’re challenging YOU to walk or run 250 miles - anytime, anywhere - by December 31, 2026. That gives you plenty of time to celebrate America’s Semi quincentennial in the most energizing way possible! Whether you hit the canal path, the parks, the treadmill, or your own neighborhood sidewalk — every mile counts! Get healthy, stay active, and show your American pride all at once. Participation is FREE! You can submit your Virtual Results on the RunSignUp page anytime between January 1 through December 31, 2026. And don’t forget to share your journey — tag your posts
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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 Ewing, NJ.
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
