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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

Date: Fri, Sep 25, 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

Pick up trackers at the desk during your usual weekend book run.

When
Next Friday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
All Day
Where
Ages
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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 that encourages participants of all ages to track their physical activity and earn collectible rewards. 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 choose any form of exercise, from backyard tag to neighborhood bike rides, logging their active minutes to complete four out of five themed challenges. Once a milestone is reached, bring the tracker back to either library branch to claim a completion button. The program is entirely free, runs through November 30, and both library locations offer ample free parking lots and stroller-friendly layouts. This is an excellent weekend motivator because it turns routine physical activity into a game. You can pick up your packet during your regular Saturday library run, then use the challenge to keep your kids active during park visits and backyard play all autumn long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we pick up the tracking sheets for the challenge?
You can collect a physical tracker at the South Regional Library in Durham or the North Regional Library in Durham, or request a printable PDF version via email.
What is the cost to participate and are there age limits?
The program is completely free to join and is open to all ages, making it easy for toddlers, teens, and parents to participate together at their own pace.
How do participants claim their rewards?
Bring your completed tracker to the service desk at either the South Regional or North Regional library branches to collect your completion buttons.

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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge runs Fri, Sep 25, 2026, All Day. It repeats recurring.

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