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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

Date: Wed, Sep 23, 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

Request the PDF tracker online to save a trip to the library branch.

When
Next Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
All Day
Where
Ages
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Price
Free
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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 from late summer through November, this program encourages participants of all ages to log their physical activity and earn rewards along the way. To participate, stop by the South Regional Library on Alston Avenue or the North Regional Library on Milton Road to grab a physical tracking sheet, or request a digital copy online. Kids and parents can log any type of movement, from backyard tag to neighborhood bike rides, to complete four out of five challenges. Once a milestone is reached, bring the tracker back to either library branch to collect a themed completion button. The program is entirely free, and parking at both library branches is plentiful and easy. This makes a great weekend anchor because it turns routine neighborhood walks into an interactive game. It is an easy way to motivate reluctant walkers and gives your family a concrete goal to work toward during your outdoor time over the next few months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we pick up the tracking sheets for the challenge?
You can grab a printed tracker at either the South Regional Library in Durham or the North Regional Library. You can also request a PDF version via email through the library website.
What is the cost to participate and earn the buttons?
This library program is completely free, including the tracking sheets and the collectible completion buttons you receive after finishing the challenges.

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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge runs Wed, Sep 23, 2026, All Day. It repeats recurring.

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South Regional Library is in Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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