101st Chincoteague Pony Swim - 5K - 10K -100K Virtual Challenge 2026

For over a century, the Saltwater Cowboys and Cowgirls have rounded up the legendary wild ponies of Assateague Island and guided them across the channel in one of America's most beloved traditions. Now it's your turn to be part of the tradition. Join us in celebrating the 101st Chincoteague Pony Swim - virtually from anywhere! The 101st Chincoteague Pony Swim medal features a mare and her foal in the Chincoteague marsh framed by the iconic Chincoteague Fireman's Carnival Ferris wheel! 100% of all donations and $5.00 from every registration goes to support the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. This is a virtual Run, Walk, Roll, Paddle, or even Gallop event! How it works in 5 Easy Steps→ Register on RunSignUp, print off your digital bib under your Profile and confirmation emailFundraise Set up a personal donation goal under your Fundraising campaign and share your unique link with your friends and families on social media! Get 5 friends or family to use your unique referral code and will receive a $20 credit/refund! Get Active You choose the time, place, and type of activity. Bike 10 miles, run a 5 K, Walk 5 miles, Kayak 2 miles, or Gallop 5 miles-do whatever combination you choose to add up to 100 K (62.14 miles). Track & Log your distance track and log your completed distance under the "Results" tab on the RunSignUp website, feel great about donating to the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company ® and receive awesome SWAG with a shipping or in person pickup option. Celebrate Upload your photos, print off your Finisher certificate which you can find under your Individual Results, and celebrate your success and show off your SWAG! What is SWAG? Stuff We All Get !! Swag you will receive: American Made commemorative 101st Chincoteague Pony Swim Medal celebrating the pony swim and CVFC carnival, decorative ribbon, digital numbered racer bib, and finisher certificate, access to exclusive photos of Chincoteague and the Pony Swim events. Thank you for joining in the 101st Chincoteague Pony Swim and supporting the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company! Please visit us at: PonyChallenge.com