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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

Date: Thu, Sep 24, 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.

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Community · Durham

One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

“Pick up trackers at the South or North branches to start earning buttons.”

When
Next Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
All Day
Where
South Regional Library
Durham, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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What is One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge? This is a self-paced, Lord of the Rings-themed fitness initiative hosted by the Durham County Library system to encourage active lifestyles. To participate, families can pick up a physical tracking sheet at either the South Regional or North Regional library branches, or request a digital copy online. This program is entirely free and runs through November 30, making it easy to fit into busy school schedules. Children and parents can log any type of physical activity, from backyard play to neighborhood bike rides, to complete the five challenges. Once a milestone is reached, bring the tracker back to the library to collect a themed button. Both library branches offer free parking lots and accessible entrances. This is a smart weekend pick because it turns routine physical activity into a game. It gives kids a tangible goal to work toward during your regular park visits or neighborhood walks, with a fun reward to collect at the library.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we pick up the tracking sheets?
You can grab a physical tracker at the South Regional Library on South Alston Avenue or the North Regional Library on Milton Road, or request a PDF version via email.
What is the cost to participate in this challenge?
The program is completely free, including the tracking sheets and the collectible reward buttons you earn upon completing the challenges.
What types of exercise count toward the goals?
Any physical activity counts, so your kids can log minutes spent swimming, riding bikes, playing soccer, or just walking around the neighborhood.

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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge runs Thu, Sep 24, 2026, All Day. It repeats recurring.

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