Celebrate 250 years of America while enjoying all the greenspace Ross County has to offer. Face the challenge, win prizes, and celebrate by walking, jogging, hiking, biking, swimming, paddling 250 miles through Ross County on Tour 250 Ross County. Choose your own pathways and modes of exercise: complete 250 Miles by July 4, 2026 to win prizes along the way and enter free raffles at the end.
Labor Day 2025 – Independence Day 2026
The TOUR250 challenge is simple: get outside and get moving! There’s no wrong way to complete your 250 miles.
Whether you walk, hike, bike, paddle, or jog – track your miles using any fitness app or method you prefer. Click here to see more conversions to help your progress!
The more miles you walk, jog, hike, bike, swim, or paddle the more prizes you’ll win! Celebrate 250 years of America while enjoying all the greenspace Ross County has to offer.
Discover the trails in Ross County. Download the Visit Chillicothe Ohio mobile app and check out the Ross County Trail Guide!
Get your TOUR250 Water Bottle at the Kick-Off event or stop by The History Store after the event to pick it up. Each milestone will unlock a new sticker for your water bottle. Achieve all 250-miles and receive an enamel America 250 – Ross County pin!
50 Miles – Ross County Park District sticker – Pick up at The History Store
100 Miles – Hopewell Culture National Historical Park sticker – Pick up at Mound City Visitors Center
150 Miles – YMCA Sticker – pick up at the YMCA
200 Miles – Ohio Department of Natural Resources sticker – Pick up The History Store
250 Miles – Enamel American 250 – Ross County Pin – Pick up at the Brigade of the American Revolution event or at The History Store.
Those who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for fun swag and prizes.