Oneida County‘s “Race for Independence”
Join Us As We Celebrate America‘s 250th Anniversary
Race is June 13, 2026 Noon to 8:30 pm
Celebration is at the City Park 5 - 9 pm with movie in the park after
$500 - 1st Place
$250 - 2nd Place
The Oneida County Race for Independence is a community event celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Inspired by the hit television show, The Amazing Race, teams of four will compete in a fast-paced adventure across Oneida County tackling a series of America 250-themed challenges.
Teams will meet at the Presbyterian Church at 5 S. Main (please park in the courthouse parking lot and walk over to the church) at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 13, 2026. They’ll be given clues to various locations around the county. At each location, they’ll compete in a challenge designed to test a wide range of skills — physical, mental, and teamwork-based — so every member of your team will have a chance to shine. We’re planning to announce the winners of the race that night at 8:30 pm as part of the America 250 kick-off celebration at the city park.
The teams need to be made up of 4 members who are at least 15 years old. Each team will need to have their own vehicle to drive to each of the challenges. The driver must be a member of the team and also be at least 18 years old. The challenges may require getting wet, so please come prepared.
Whether you're a history buff, a fitness enthusiast, or just love a good competition, the Race for Independence is a unique way to honor 250 years of American history right here in our community.
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Who can participate? Anyone who is 15 years and older. You must have at least one person on your team who is over 18 years old designated as your driver.
Who is organizing this? The race is sponsored by the Oneida County America 250 committee which was organized to honor and celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.
What is the American 250 Kick-off Celebration? We’re having a celebration at the city park on the evening of Saturday, June 13th to kick off our county’s commemoration of America’s 250th birthday. We’ll have a food truck rally from 5:00-9:00 pm that night. “The Race to Independence” winner will be announced that evening sometime between 8:30 and 9:00. After dark, we’ll be having a movie in the park and watching the movie National Treasure.
What do I need to bring if I participate in The Race to Independence? Bring a water bottle and snacks. We’ll have places to fill your bottle at each challenge location. We’ll also be providing dinner for participants.
How many people are on a team? Each team will have 4 members. We’ll only be accepting a limited number of teams so register early!
What will the challenges look like? Some will test you physically, while others will challenge your patience and mental acuity.
Can I volunteer? YES!!! We are still looking for people to help with the challenges. One challenge in particular will take a lot of volunteers. You’ll just be able to show-up and help. Please fill out the volunteer form if you can lend a hand.
Who do I contact if I have questions? Please direct questions to the Oneida County Clerk's office at 208-766-4116.