We Lost Our Cents 1 Mile Virtual Race | Finisher Medal & Charity Run
About this race
Celebrate a historic moment with the We Lost Our Cents 1 Mile Virtual Race, honoring the final year of the U.S. penny. This fun, meaningful virtual run or walk can be completed anytime in 2026, from anywhere in the world.
Participants earn a 4-inch collectible finisher medal, proudly made in the USA in our own shop, featuring engraved copper acrylic and wood for a unique, coin-inspired design.
Race Details
Distance: 1 Mile (Run or Walk)
Event Type: Virtual Race
Complete Anytime: 2026
Finisher Medal: 4” engraved copper acrylic & wood
Made in: USA (in-house production)
Perfect for runners, walkers, collectors, history lovers, and anyone who enjoys unique virtual races with meaningful medals. Run for fun. Run for history. Run to make a difference.
*Medals and bibs will be shipped out within 2 to 5 days after registration.
What is a virtual race?
A virtual race lets you run or walk your chosen distance anywhere you like and on your own schedule. No set start time or location required.
When can I complete the We Lost Our Cents race?
You can complete this 1 mile race anytime during 2026.
Is this race timed?
Timing is optional. You may track your time for personal records, but it is not required.
Will I receive a medal?
Yes! All participants receive a 4-inch finisher medal, made in the USA with engraved copper acrylic and wood.
Can I walk instead of run?
Absolutely! You may run, walk, jog, or use a treadmill—however you prefer.
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Pick your distance
Running
1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in McDonough, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 7:54 PM local time (EDT) in McDonough on March 28, 2026 — 12h 25m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — We Lost Our Cents 1 Mile Virtual Race | Finisher Medal & Charity Run
1 Mile · 6 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zachary Byrd | 5:59 | 5:59 /mi |
| 2 | Shelby Adams | 10:02 | 10:02 /mi |
| 3 | James Adams | 12:10 | 12:10 /mi |
| 4 | Guditte Narcisse | 13:00 | 13:00 /mi |
| 5 | Tyler Mayle | 13:28 | 13:28 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 40 McDonough events
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