Fresh Air - Sunshine - Exercise Run - Walk - Hike - Bike - Swim (Note 3-miles of Biking counts as 1-mile, 1-mile of swimming counts as 3-miles. Running, walking and hiking count as 1-mile per mile.) To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our Great Nation, join us for the Vac & Dash 250-Mile Summer Challenge. The summer months are a great time to get out and move. This three-month challenge is designed to encourage you to move during the summer months. This challenge is open to anyone in the United States, US Territory and Military Bases. The first fifty people that register will receive a Vac & Dash 250-Mile Challenge Koozie! The 250-Mile Challenge starts on Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day. 105-Days to cover 250-Miles. Prizes - We will give out monthly prizes. To be eligible, you must log your miles at the end of each month. Complete the Challenge and you will receive a cool Finishers Coaster that also will make a wonderful wall decoration if you choose. You will have an option to pi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Albemarle, NC.
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
