Location
Chincoteague Island, VA
Venue
Chincoteague, Virginia
Events
Buckle Up for the Challenge
Includes
belt buckle medal
Buckle Up for the Challenge – Walk, Run, Roll, or Gallop for the Chincoteague Pony Centre! Join our 100-Mile Virtual Challenge and make every step, stride, or gallop count toward preserving a cherished part of our island’s heritage! Whether you walk, run, roll, or gallop your way to 100 miles, you’ll be helping to sustain the Chincoteague Pony Centre’s mission of stewardship, education, and care for our beloved ponies. Less than a mile a day is very achievable as you have a full year from when you sign up to log your miles! $5 from every registration and 100% of all donations, will support the Chincoteague Pony Centre (CPC). Funds will support stewardship initiatives, educational programming and ongoing pony care. Complete the challenge and earn your “Buckle Up for the Challenge” custom belt buckle — a unique, wearable symbol of accomplishment, pride, and heritage. It represents more than just miles completed; it’s a connection to a community that values equestrian history, responsibil
Buckle Up for the Challenge 2026 — Chincoteague Island, VA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Chincoteague Island, VA.
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
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
- 24/7 real-time support
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