🇺🇸 The 1776 Merica run 🇺🇸
Welcome back to the 1776 Merica run! New and exciting things are coming back for 2026! This is the official 5th year unofficial 6th year of the 17.76 Merica run!
RETURNING FOR A LIVE EVENT IN 2026.
5 Hour course cut-off for all events!
/>Current Kefauver Park Course Record Holders!
17.76 Merica 🇺🇸
Kyle Kalbus 2:18:10
Mary Cates 2:19:34
7.4 Merica 🇺🇸
Jenna picou 59:55
Gary Taufer 1:09:12
Sponsors⚡️
Allegiance Flags
City of Madisonville
Streaming 🎥
Event will be live streamed on East Coast Adventures YouTube channel.
Photographers will also be onsite.
Celebrating 250 years of Merica 🎂🇺🇸
More info coming for year 2026.🇺🇸🇺🇸
Custom Merica Bibs🇺🇸
Patriotic attire encouraged and rewarded 🦅🇺🇸
Custom Patriotic awards🇺🇸🏆
Loud and proud Merica music 🎶 🇺🇸
Hot dog cookout post event.
Additional food tickets can be purchased.
Ruck Merica 💪🇺🇸
We are thrilled to host a ruck division for the 17.76 Merica in person and Virtual . For the uninitiated, rucking is typically described as walking/hiking with a weighted pack. The activity gets its name from “rucksacks,” which is military-speak for “backpack.”
Our specifics
Men - 30lb dry
Female -15lb dry
Boys under 15 - 20lbs
Girls under 15 -10lbs
We are excited to say each virtual finisher will receive a decal for your supportof Merica!
Weight must be in the form of a steel ruck plate, weight vest blocks, bumper plates or other items which have the weight clearly stamped. Removal of plates or reduction of weight during the event is not authorized. Honor system applies. Do the right thing.
We want this to be an awesome addition to our ultra events!
Virtual Option for 1776 Merica 💥
A tradition continued. For 2026 we will continue to offer the 17.76 Merica virtual event 🇺🇸
Merica virtual race is better in a group!! Go get your friends and sign up. Its your time to celebrate Merica! A virtual race is done at your own pace, at your choice of location. You may run or walk your race distance between July 2nd- July 8th.
All distances must be supported with data. Any GPS devices can be used including your phone. Your full distance and time. Also the race must be done all at one time. Times should be submitted to include standing and rest time, not only movement.
To submit results, simply use UltraSignup to submit results. If you have any issues please email the team@runeastcoastadventues.com and we can help. Deadline to submit results is Monday, July 8th.
Do note, this event is not timed by UltraSignup. Times will be listed on this site from participants times and distance, but the PARTICIPANT is responsible for tracking their distance and time to properly submit them to the race director.
Add ons ??
Shirts are an add on option and are not part of normal registration.
Additional post race meal tickets can be added for Additional $5
Course description
The course starts at The Madisonville Kefauver Pavillion and winds around Kefauver lake on an asphalt greenway for the first mile and heads back to the Pavillion winding around the playground and heads across the road and onto the Madisonville Bike trail. The bike trail is a 1 mile wide and fast lollipop with minimal elevation.
Half greenway half trail all speed????
Event's current local time: 11:45 PM ET
