50 STATES RUNNING CLUB NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & MORE

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Jack Absher from Las Vegas, Nevada, for completing the 25 Countries Endurance Challenge™, in June 2026! Jack is the first to finish one of our newest club challenges, checking off a half marathon in twenty five countries in just over four years! Jack ran half marathons in 9 countries in Asia, 4 North America countries, 2 countries in Africa, 2 countries in South America, 7 countries in Europe, and Australia!

Introducing our new One Year Tri State 314+ Go For the Miles Certificate Challenge. There are times in life when you may want to take a break from overnight travel, or take a break from half marathons. 50 States Half Marathon Club™ has added this new challenge to add a little variety and offer members a yearly goal. The One Year Tri State 314+ Challenge starts January 1st each year and ends December 31st each year. Happy New Year! YOU pick up to 3 states (that way those in