250 Metres | 25.0 Miles | 250 Days

First designed in 1777

The American Flag: A Symbol of Freedom

Often called The Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, or The Star-Spangled Banner.

It stands as a powerful emblem of Freedom and Unity, reflecting the diverse fabric of this great nation.

Red symbolizes Valor and Bravery.

White represents Purity and Innocence.

Blue symbolizes Vigilance, Perseverance, Bravery, and a new Constellation.

Every wave of the flag reminds us of the values we cherish and our ongoing journey toward a brighter future for all.

The Original Route: A Vision from 2000.

The original route drawn by Mark back in the year 2000.

The Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay was envisioned by Founder Mark Llewhellin back in 2000. The route was designed to trace the shape of the American flag across the map of the United States.

The Liberty Torch Relay Route

Starting Line

The Freedom Tower Miami

A Spectacular Journey through a Spectacular Nation

77 cities. 250 days. 1 unstoppable celebration of Freedom, Liberty, and the American Dream.

 

July 2026
1. Sat, Jul 4 – Miami, FL
2. Sun, Jul 5 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
3. Sat, Jul 11 – St Petersburg, FL
4. Sun, Jul 12 – Tampa, FL
5. Wed, Jul 15 – Orlando, FL
6. Sat, Jul 18 – Jacksonville, FL
7. Sat, Jul 25 – Mobile, AL
8. Sun, Jul 26 – New Orleans, LA
9. Wed, Jul 29 – Houston, TX
August 2026
10. Sat, Aug 1 – Austin, TX
11. Sun, Aug 2 – San Antonio, TX
12. Wed, Aug 5 – El Paso, TX
13. Sat, Aug 8 – Tucson, AZ
14. Sun, Aug 9 – Phoenix, AZ
15. Sat, Aug 15 – San Diego, CA
16. Sun, Aug 16 – Los Angeles, CA
17. Sat, Aug 22 – Las Vegas, NV
18. Wed, Aug 26 – Albuquerque, NM
19. Sat, Aug 29 – Fort Worth, TX
20. Sun, Aug 30 – Dallas, TX
September 2026
21. Wed, Sep 2 – Jackson, MS
22. Sat, Sep 5 – Birmingham, AL
23. Sun, Sep 6 – Atlanta, GA
24. Sat, Sep 12 – Columbia, SC
25. Sun, Sep 13 – Charleston, SC
26. Wed, Sep 16 – Wilmington, NC
27. Sat, Sep 19 – Raleigh, NC
28. Sun, Sep 20 – Charlotte, NC
29. Sat, Sep 26 – Nashville, TN
30. Sun, Sep 27 – Memphis, TN
October 2026
31. Sat, Oct 3 – Little Rock, AR
32. Sun, Oct 4 – Oklahoma City, OK
33. Fri, Oct 9 – Sacramento, CA
34. Sat, Oct 10 – San Jose, CA
35. Sun, Oct 11 – San Francisco, CA
36. Sat, Oct 17 – Portland, OR
37. Sun, Oct 18 – Seattle, WA
38. Sat, Oct 24 – Coeur d’Alene, ID
39. Sat, Oct 31 – Great Falls, MT
November 2026
40. Sun, Nov 7 – Fargo, ND
41. Sat, Nov 14 – Burlington, VT
42. Sun, Nov 15 – Bangor, ME
43. Sat, Nov 21 – Boston, MA
44. Sun, Nov 22 – Providence, RI
45. Sat, Nov 28 – Manchester, NH
46. Sun, Nov 29 – Hartford, CT
December 2026
47. Sat, Dec 5 – Rochester, NY
48. Sun, Dec 6 – Buffalo, NY
49. POSSIBLY Fri 11th or Sat 12th – Detroit, MI
50. Sun, Dec 13 – Milwaukee, WI
51. Sat, Dec 19 – Minneapolis, MN
52. Wed, Dec 23 – Rapid City/Mount Rushmore SD.
53. Sat, Dec 26 – Cheyenne, WY
54. Sun, Dec 27 – Denver, CO
55. Wed, Dec 30 – Salt Lake City, UT
January 2027
56. Sat, Jan 2 – Reno, NV
57. Sat, Jan 9 – Kansas City, KS
58. Sun, Jan 10 – St. Louis, MO
59. Sat, Jan 16 – Indianapolis, IN
60. Sun, Jan 17 – Louisville, KY
61. Sat, Jan 23 – Cincinnati, OH
62. Sun, Jan 24 – Columbus, OH
63. Wed, Jan 27 – Charleston, WV
64. Sat, Jan 30 – Richmond, VA
65. Sun, Jan 31 – Virginia Beach, VA
February 2027
66. Sat, Feb 6 – Lincoln, NE
67. Sun, Feb 7 – Omaha, NE
68. Wed, Feb 10 – Des Moines, IA
69. Fri, Feb 12 – Chicago, IL
70. Sun, Feb 14 – Cleveland, OH
71. Wed, Feb 17 – Pittsburgh, PA
72. Sat, Feb 20 or Sun, Feb 21 – Washington, DC
73. Sat, Feb 27 – Baltimore, MD
74. Sun, Feb 28 – Wilmington, DE
March 2027
75. Sat, Mar 6 – Philadelphia, PA
76. Sun, Mar 7 – Newark, NJ
77. Thu, Mar 11 – New York, NY – 250th day!

Finish Line

The Freedom Tower New York

THE FLEET OF FREEDOM

CELEBRATING AMERICAN GREATNESS

Runners and walkers will carry the Liberty Torch in each of the 77 cities.

But The Greatest Relay Needs The Greatest Fleet to move the Liberty Torch from city to city.

Enter… THE FLEET OF FREEDOM.

From fighter jets tearing through the skies, legendary Hollywood vehicles rolling through America’s roads, monster trucks, muscle cars, motorcycles, helicopters, and unstoppable machines built for greatness.

The Liberty Torch doesn’t just travel. It roars across the land, soars through the skies, and moves with the unstoppable force of freedom!

A Tribute to 250 Years of Freedom

As we celebrate 250 years of liberty, The Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay honors the sacrifices and values that have defined this great nation’s history.

  • 77 Cities connected through a route shaped like the American flag.
  • Over 250 days, participants will carry The World’s Most Powerful Torch.

  • Each VIP Liberty Torchbearer will carry The Liberty Torch for 250 meters (a symbolic nod to the 250th anniversary) but have the option to run up to 25.0 miles (another symbolic nod to the 250th anniversary) to support other VIP Liberty Torchbearers. 

As we honor 250 years of freedom, it’s essential to reflect on the sacrifices made and the values upheld throughout history. The Liberty Torch Relay serves as a powerful tribute to this legacy, connecting communities across the nation and around the world in a shared celebration of liberty and unity.

Join us in this monumental event, and be part of a movement that honors 250 years of freedom.

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