The City of Port Orange is proud to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. The City will join communities across the country in commemorating the moment our nation was born and the courage and service of the countless patriots that fought for the establishment of the United States of America. Join us in celebrating by taking on the Stars & Strides Challenge! 13 Miles for 13 Colonies 50 Miles for 50 States 250 Miles for 250 Years Log miles between March 4th and July 4th to earn your America 250 medal! This is a virtual miles challenge, with racers reporting their miles and times through RunSignUp. You can run it all in one session, or run one mile at a time until you reach your goal. After registration, you'll receive a link with instructions on how to log your miles. All entries include a finisher medal and a shirt. Pickup available at the Port Orange 4th of July Spectacular or at the Port Orange Parks & Recreation office af
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Port Orange, FL.
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
