50 STATES RUNNING CLUB NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & MORE

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Amy Seagroves from Rochester, New York, for completing the Canada Provinces Half Marathon Challenge™, in July 2026! Amy has been a member of our fifty states running club for over five years.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club member, David Clark from Brandon, Mississippi, for completing a 5k in all 50 States, in June 2026! David started out as support crew for his wife Jennifer, and soon enough he was along for the adventure doing 5k's as part of 50 States Half Marathon Club's family challenge, allowing for the opportunity of family members to do a shorter distance in all 50 states, rather than our traditional 50 States Half Marathon Challenge! Dav

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Ginny Speier from Vienna, Virginia, for completing the 7 Continents Endurance Challenge, in 2026! Ginny checked off a half marathon on each of the 7 continents. Ginny has been a member of our fifty states running club for over eight years.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club member, Elizabeth Gugenheim from Avon, Indiana, for completing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge, in June 2026! Elizabeth is a Life Membership member of our 50 states running club.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club™ member, Molly McGuire from Selma, Indiana, for completing the 50 States Endurance Challenge™ +D.C., in June 2026! Molly has been a member of our 50 states running club for just a short time.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club member, Sherry Smith from Liberty Lake, Washington, for completing the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge, in 2026! Sherry is a Life Membership member of our 50 states running club.

Congratulations to 50 States Half Marathon Club member, Anne Marie Wotkyns from Thousand Oaks, California, for completing the 300 half marathons milestone! Anne Marie has been a member of our 50 states running club for almost eight years.

Running a race is thrilling. Running a half marathon ? Even better! It’s the perfect challenge. Not too short. Not too long. Just right. I’ve been there. I’ve felt the rush. The excitement. The pride. Why Popular Half Marathon Races Are So Magnetic There’s something special about popular half marathon races. They draw crowds. They bring energy. They create memories. Why? Because they offer: Community Vibes : Thousands of runners, all moving toward the same goal. The cheers, t

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