Take on the America 250 Challenge and celebrate your accomplishment of the Challenge on the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States! Challenge participants will seek to complete 250 miles of intentional running and walking between the start of the Challenge on March 1 and the completion date in July 4! Participants can track their progress on Strava, if they choose, with the America 250 Challenge group and support one another as they pursue their goal! Registration for the Challenge is just $10. Participants who complete their Challenge will receive a custom America 250 Challenge medal and can also choose to add a custom challenge shirt to their Challenge registration for just $12!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Leawood, KS.
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
