Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge
- Date
- July 4–12, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run/Walk · Half Marathon Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mundelein 4 Wsw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake Zurich, IL
Population
19,727
as of 2023
Elevation
852 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge
- Date
- July 4–12, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge?
- Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge is a running race held in Lake Zurich, Illinois on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Lake Zurich, Illinois at 1152 Ensell Road, Lake Zurich, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Stars and Stripes - America's 250th Anniversary Challenge
Jul 4, 2026