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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Time: All Day

Venue: South Regional Library, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

Join us for One Walk to Rule Them All, a Lord of the Rings-themed exercise initiative that will inspire you to participate in your favorite types of exercises! To participate, simply pick up a printed tracker from either South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave.) or North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) or click HERE to request a printable PDF via email. Trackers will be available beginning August 24th. How it works: You have until November 30th to complete at least four of the five challenges listed on the tracker. You can join in at any time during September, October, or November! You can do any type of exercise or physical activity you like! Use your tracker to track the number of minutes you exercise. For each challenge on the tracker you complete, bring your tracker in to South Regional Library or North Regional Library to claim your completion button for that challenge. You will also receive a lanyard upon your first visit. (while supplies last). If you prefer, you can claim them all at the end of the challenge. Return your tracker to South or North Regional by December 10th to be entered into the grand prize raffle. If you complete all five challenges on the tracker, you earn two entries. You can earn extra entries into the raffle by attending specific programs/events throughout September, October and November. Click HERE for a list of those programs. You must return a completed tracker to be eligible to receive extra entries. All ages are welcome to participate, however we do not have separate prizes for different age groups. There will be five winners! The Grand Prizes are: Two Fitbit Charges Two Lord of the Rings themed gift bags filled with some cool LOTR stuff. One Lord of the Rings Lego set (Balrog book nook) Questions? Please contact Jessica at jllundin@dconc.gov One Walk to Rule Them All is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Durham Library.

Community · Durham

One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

Let kids choose their own exercises, like playground time or bike rides.

When
Next Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
All Day
Where
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge
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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge is a self-paced, fantasy-themed fitness initiative hosted by the Durham County Library system. Running through November, this program encourages participants of all ages to log their physical activity and earn collectible rewards. What to Know: This program is entirely free and open to all ages, making it a great fit for toddlers in strollers up to teenagers. You can pick up your physical tracking sheet at either the South Regional Library on Alston Avenue or the North Regional Library on Milton Road, both of which offer large, free parking lots. Any type of movement counts, from backyard tag to neighborhood walks, so you can easily tailor the goals to your child's physical abilities. Once a milestone is reached, bring the tracker back to either library branch so your child can claim their reward button. This is a smart weekend pick because it turns routine outdoor time into a game. It gives kids a tangible goal to work toward during your usual park visits and neighborhood walks, with a fun library visit as the reward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we pick up the tracking sheets?
You can grab a physical tracker at the South Regional Library in Durham or the North Regional Library in Durham, or request a digital PDF copy via email from the library staff.
How do children earn the reward buttons?
Kids log their active minutes on their tracker. Once they complete one of the five challenges, bring the sheet to the service desk at the North or South Regional branches to collect a button.

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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, All Day. It repeats recurring.

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