Buckle Up for the Challenge

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Registration ends May 1, 2027 at 12:00am EDT

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Buckle Up for the Challenge – Walk, Run, Roll, or Gallop and earn this custom made belt buckle that celebrates the heritage of Chincoteague Island!

Join our 100-Mile Virtual Challenge and make every step, stride, or gallop count toward preserving a cherished part of our island’s heritage! Whether you walk, run, roll, or gallop your way to 100 miles,Less than a mile a day is very achievable as you have a full year from when you sign up to log your miles!

$5 from every registration and 100% of all donations, will support Chincoteague Ponies. Funds will support stewardship initiatives, educational programming and ongoing pony care.

Complete the challenge and earn your “Buckle Up for the Challenge” custom belt buckle — a unique, wearable symbol of accomplishment, pride, and heritage. It represents more than just miles completed; it’s a connection to a community that values equestrian history, responsibility, and the shared joy of preserving this treasured part of our island story. The pony featured on the buckle honors the legacy of Misty’s Snowdrop, a great-great-great granddaughter of Misty of Chincoteague.

Belt Buckle medals can be shipped anywhere in the USA or picked up on Chincoteague Island with prior arrangements.

So lace up, saddle up, or roll out — every mile makes an impact.

Please visit us at: PonyChallenge.com

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Anywhere USA
Chincoteague, Virginia
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 US View Location on Map

$388

Raised of $5,000

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You choose the timeframe! The challenge can be completed incrementally, in whatever mix of activities you choose, as long as the total adds up to 100 miles over your chosen timeframe. Walk 1 mile, run a 5k, gallop 3 miles, bike for 10 miles- you decide!

To print off your finisher certificate for a virtual race on RunSignUp, follow these steps:

Log in to your RunSignUp account.
Navigate to the "Profile" section.
Select "My Races" to find your virtual race.
Click on the race name to access the race details.
Look for the "Finisher Certificate" option and click on it.
Download or print the certificate directly from the page.

You can pick up your belt buckle on Chincoteague Island we prior arrangment-email us to let us know you'll be on the Island! We will also be holding a number of live events that will be announced on Facebook where you can pick up your belt buckle. You can also go back into your Profile and Manage your registration to add shipping at any time.

To print off your digital bib for a virtual run on RunSignUp, follow these steps:

Log in to your RunSignUp account.
Navigate to the "Profile" section.
Select the "Upcoming Races" tab.
Find your virtual race and click on it.
Look for the option to "Print Bib" or "Download Bib."
Follow the prompts to print your bib directly from your device.

1 - Log into Your RunSignup Account
2 - Go to Your Profile
3 - Click Submit Virtual Results (top right) on the Event for which You have Results

Yes, we are happy to ship your belt buckle anywhere in the USA!