Stars and Stripes - America's Anniversary Challenge
About this race
Run to celebrate America!
This 4th of July, celebrate 250 years of America with us! Whether it's the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or choose the 25 miles/ 250 miles challenge! Here are the rules...Run it when you want, on a course of your choosing or on a treadmill, and report your time to be added to the virtual leaderboard!
Use #StarsandStripesRun or #StarsandStripes when sharing your photos from your run!
Registration is free, and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Registration includes digital bib, finisher certificate & online results. Registration is free and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.
10K Run/Walk
Registration includes digital bib, finisher certificate & online results. Registration is free and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.
Half Marathon Run/Walk
Registration includes digital bib, finisher certificate & online results. Registration is free and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.
2.5 Miles
Registration includes digital bib, finisher certificate & online results. Registration is free and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.
25 Miles
Registration includes digital bib, finisher certificate & online results. Registration is free and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.
250 Miles
Registration includes digital bib, finisher certificate & online results. Registration is free and commemorative shirts can be purchased during registration.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lake Zurich.
About Lake Zurich
Stars and Stripes - America's Anniversary Challenge takes place in Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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