250K for 250 Years — Carrying Old Glory to Philadelphia

The Mission

Honor.
Sacrifice.
Freedom.

On July 2, 2026, a 250-kilometer journey begins. One flag, carried on foot from Scranton to Philadelphia, arriving July 4th to mark America's 250th birthday.

This journey is about honoring our veterans, respecting the freedoms we enjoy today, and remembering that freedom is never guaranteed. It was earned through the sacrifice of generations of Americans who answered the call to serve.

This is our flag. The flag of the American people. It is not a political symbol. It represents the ideals that unite us. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

As the flag makes its way across Pennsylvania through town roads, sidewalks, and the communities that helped shape this nation, everyone is invited to be part of the journey. Whether you join for one mile, one segment, one day, or the entire route, grab your flag and run with us.

This mission is bigger than one runner. It's about bringing people together, honoring our history, and supporting those who served.

100% of funds raised through this campaign will benefit Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), America's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of veterans through health, wellness, and community.

Join us as we honor our veterans, celebrate 250 years of freedom, and carry Old Glory to Philadelphia.

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Beneficiary Organization

Support Team RWB

The goal of this journey is to raise $250,000 for Team Red, White & Blue — in honor of America's 250th anniversary. Every dollar goes to one of the most effective veteran wellness organizations in the country.

Founded in 2010, Team RWB exists to close a gap veterans face every day: coming home to a civilian world that doesn't understand them, with nowhere to put the discipline, teamwork, and purpose the military built into them. The idea was simple — connect veterans to their community through physical and social activity. Fifteen years later, that idea has grown into the nation's leading health and wellness community for veterans.

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230K+

Members Nationwide

220+

Chapters & Communities

15+

Years Serving Veterans

86%

Of Active Members Build Lasting Relationships

90%

Feel a Greater Sense of Belonging

The transition out of service is one of the hardest moves a person can make — leaving behind structure, purpose, and a built-in community all at once. Team RWB closes that gap with one solution: community built around movement. The four pillars below are how they do it, every week, in over 220 communities across the country.

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Physical Health

Helping veterans build stronger, healthier bodies through movement and fitness.

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Mental Health

Addressing the invisible wounds of war and building lasting resilience.

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Relationships

Connecting veterans to community so no one transitions alone.

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Purpose

Giving veterans a mission beyond service — because the mission never ends.

100% of funds raised through this campaign go directly to Team RWB.

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America's 250th

Why 250 Years

On July 4, 1776, fifty-six men signed their names to a declaration that risked everything they had — their lives, their fortunes, their families — on the idea that people could govern themselves. Two hundred fifty years later, that idea is still standing.

A nation's 250th birthday — its semiquincentennial — comes once. Most of us alive today will never see another one. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to stop, look back at everything this country has survived and built, and look forward at what it still has to become.

Every mile of this flag's journey passes through towns that sent their sons and daughters to defend that idea. This journey is one small way of saying: we remember. We're grateful. And the country you fought for is still worth carrying forward, mile after mile, town after town.

The Route

The Path to Philadelphia

The journey follows historic Pennsylvania corridors — town roads, sidewalks, and Main Streets — through communities that helped forge the American story, ending at the birthplace of our nation.

Scranton

Start · July 2

Stroudsburg

Easton

Bethlehem

Oaks

Wissahickon

Philadelphia

Finish · July 4

Download the Route

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Route Files

Load the full 250K route onto your GPS device or running watch. Perfect for pacers, crew teams, and anyone planning to join Michael along the way.

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Track the Journey

Follow the Flag. Hop In.

Track the flag's exact location in real time as it moves across Pennsylvania. See where it is, how far it's gone, and how far it has left. Then show up and run a few miles alongside it — no registration required, just heart.

✅ Status: All group runs are on track. The flag will reach Independence Hall by 5:00 PM today — the remaining 250K distance continues after the ceremony.

Note: the original LiveTrack session (250K Part 1) ended early after 71 miles due to a technical issue. A new session — 250K Part 2 — is now live and tracking the flag's current position.

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Real-Time

Live GPS Tracker

250K Part 2 — Live Now → 250K Part 1 — Ended (71 mi)

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Any Distance

Run a Few Miles

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Drive Out

Meet on the Route

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Cheer

Line the Streets

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July 4th

Finish at Indep. Hall

🎖 Veterans

🚒 First Responders

🏃 Runners

🚶 Walkers

👨‍👩‍👧 Families

🇺🇸 All Supporters

Who This Is For

Faces of Freedom

This mission is bigger than running. It is a reminder that we are stronger when we focus on what unites us rather than what divides us. This is our flag. It represents the freedoms we enjoy, the opportunities we've been given, and the sacrifices made by generations of Americans who came before us. It represents life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

We honor our veterans and our history not only with words, but by living with purpose, serving others, and striving to reach our God-given potential every single day. Every dollar raised goes directly to Team RWB — to the veterans rebuilding their bodies, their minds, and their sense of community after service.

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The Veteran

Coming home from deployment and needing a new mission — Team RWB gives that mission a community.

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The Family

Spouses, kids, and parents who served alongside every veteran in their own way, every day.

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The First Responder

Police, fire, and EMS who carry their own version of the same weight — and deserve the same support.

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Every American

Anyone who's ever stood at a parade, hand over heart, and felt what this flag means.

Carry With Us

Join the Formation

You don't have to run 250K to be part of this mission. Five official group events let you step into the journey — at the start, along the way, or at the finish. Every mile run alongside this flag is a vote for what America stands for.

✅ All five group runs below are on track and happening as scheduled. Flag arrival at Independence Hall remains 5:00 PM today.

Start

July 2, 2026 · 6:00 AM

Scranton Send-Off Run

📍 Scranton, PA · Mile 1 ↗

Kick off the mission at 6 AM as Michael takes his first steps toward Philadelphia. Run the first 5K with the flag as the 250-kilometer journey begins. Be there for the moment it all starts.

Distance5K (~3.1 mi) PaceAll welcome TerrainRoad / Trail

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📍 Directions

Day 2

July 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Riverview Park Group Run — Easton

📍 Riverview Park, Easton, PA · Mile 76 ↗

After the first overnight push and a sleep stop in Easton, Michael laces back up at Riverview Park. Join him for a morning 5K through Easton as the flag heads south toward Bethlehem and Quakertown.

Distance5K (~3.1 mi) PaceAll welcome TerrainTown roads

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📍 Directions

Day 3 Morning

July 4, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park Group Run

📍 Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, Oaks, PA · Mile 130 ↗

Independence Day morning, fresh off the second sleep stop in Phoenixville. Join the formation through Lower Perkiomen Valley Park as the final 26-mile stretch into Philadelphia begins.

Distance5K (~3.1 mi) PaceAll welcome TerrainPark trail

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📍 Directions

Finale

July 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM

9 Mi

Wissahickon Group Run

📍 Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA · Mile 149 ↗

Nine miles from the finish, Wissahickon turns out. Join the formation as the flag enters Philadelphia city limits and heads toward the Schuylkill River Trail for the final approach to Independence Hall.

Distance~9 Miles PaceAll welcome TerrainCity streets

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🇺🇸 Signature Event

July 4, 2026 · 4:00 PM

2 Mi

Flags Into Independence Hall

📍 Schuylkill Banks → Independence Hall · Miles 155-157 ↗

The grand finale. Join Michael at the Schuylkill Banks Trailhead and march the final 2 miles together through Philadelphia, carrying American flags all the way to Independence Hall, arriving around 5:00 PM on the nation's 250th birthday. Bring your flag. Bring your family. This is the moment.

Distance~2 Miles PaceWalking pace Arrival~5:00 PM

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📍 Directions

All events are free. No timing chips, no medals — just miles that matter.

One Man's Why

Michael Kravitz

"God gave me the strength to show others what is possible. I'm not exceptionally smart, talented, or gifted. I'm just an average man committed to daily growth. Everything I've accomplished has come from taking daily action, staying consistent, and refusing to quit. If I can do this, imagine what's possible for you.."

— Michael Kravitz, Athlete

For years, Michael Kravitz knew he was capable of more. Like many Americans, he faced challenges with his health, mindset, and daily habits that slowly pulled him away from the life he wanted to live. Determined to take ownership of his future, he committed himself to personal growth, discipline, and doing hard things.

That journey led him to the 75 Hard program, a mental toughness program that didn't just transform his body — it transformed the way he thinks, lives, and shows up every day. Through consistent action and unwavering commitment, Michael lost more than 65 pounds, reclaimed his health, and discovered a passion for endurance challenges that push both body and mind.

Now he's channeling that same determination into the most meaningful challenge yet: carrying the American flag 250 kilometers across Pennsylvania to honor America's 250th birthday and the men and women who defended every inch of this country's freedom. His message goes beyond the miles — meaningful change is possible for anyone willing to take the first step. The life you want is often on the other side of a difficult decision, a challenge, or a moment of courage.

250K
for
250
Years

Honor.
Sacrifice.
Freedom.

Support Team RWB

Why 250 Years

The Path to Philadelphia

Follow the Flag. Hop In.

Latest from the Road

Faces of Freedom

Join the Formation

Scranton Send-Off Run

Riverview Park Group Run — Easton

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park Group Run

Wissahickon Group Run

Flags Into Independence Hall

Michael Kravitz

Send a Message

Honor.Sacrifice.Freedom.

Support Team RWB

Why 250 Years

The Path to Philadelphia

Follow the Flag. Hop In.

Latest from the Road

Faces of Freedom

Join the Formation

Scranton Send-Off Run

Riverview Park Group Run — Easton

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park Group Run

Wissahickon Group Run

Flags Into Independence Hall

Michael Kravitz

Send a Message

Honor.
Sacrifice.
Freedom.