Embrace the Year of the Horse in 2026 with our thrilling seventh New Year's Challenge! As we welcome the Lunar New Year on February 17th, we invite you to commit to the New Year's Challenge of 2.026 miles, 20.26 miles, or 202.6 miles for the entire year. The choice is yours - complete the miles all at once or spread them out throughout 2026. How far will you go? Participate in this race anytime in 2026. The flexibility of this virtual event allows you to choose your course and time yourself - an ideal way to suit your schedule and preferences. Whether you aim to complete 2.026 miles, 20.26 miles, or an awe-inspiring 202.6 miles, every milestone counts in this incredible challenge. *Medals and bibs will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up! With a registration cost of $25, you'll receive a commemorative medal and a bib, along with a donation to charity. *Charity Disclaimer: We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion
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2026 New Year Challenge – Year of the Horse 2.026 Mile 20.26 Mile 202.6 MILE 2026 — Mcdonough, GA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for February 14.
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
