# Event Details - **Event Name**: Teddy Roosevelt 50-Mile Trek on the C & O Canal! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: FreeWalkers are heading to WVA to walk 50-miles.Teddy Roosevelt challenged the American public to walk 50-miles in 20 hours. Can we do it?About this EventFor several years FreeWalkers has hosted the Kennedy50 and now we are offering something different - The Teddy Roosevelt 50-Mile Trek. Join us for a fun weekend. Do 25 miles or all of it - your choice. If you decide to do 25 miles R/T to Shepardstown and back you can start a bit later in the morning. The 50-mile group will start at 4 am. This means you carry your own food, drinks and if you decide to shorten it, you are on your own. There will be an (optional) breakfast stop in Shepardstown for those who want to explore the area.__________________________________________________________________________________________________Start for the 50-mile route: 4 am at the trail head in Harpers Ferry . Exact location to be announced to those who register.Start for the 25-mile route: 6:30 am - same location as above just a later start.Accomodations: Book your own.There are many small B nB's and small hotels in Harper's Ferry area. Look at AirBnb or check out Hotels.com for ideas.Food: Carry your own supplies. Water, sandwiches, snacks etc.Difficulty: Advanced level walk. If you have never walked this distance you can start training now to build up your stamina. If you've done 25-30 mile walks you can probably do some or all of this, but please know your limits (NOT for beginners).Terrain: Crushed gravel, dirt tow path. Mostly flat.Friday Night dinner: Optional group dinner depending on the number of folks who are staying in Harper's Ferry.Training Walk: There will be a long-distance training walk offered for those who register here, so plan early to get this information. The training walk will take place in NJ on the D&R canal.Fee: Please help out with a $25 donation for this event. Find the details on the ticket page.REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS REQUIRED!! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harpers-ferry/teddy-roosevelt-50-mile-trek-on-the-c-and-o-canal/100001978391880371 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, trekking, nonprofit, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Harpers Ferry - **state**: WV - **country**: United States - **location**: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - **lat**: 39.3178043 - **long**: -77.7581415 - **full address**: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Teddy Roosevelt 50-Mile Trek on the C & O Canal! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a42bb2696813c27cf519a2e8bbc34c9b38730319bffae7506cb8c8f3901ac01a-rimg-w1080-h624-dc605e48-gmir.jpg?v=1766505041 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Teddy Roosevelt 50-Mile Trek on the C & O Canal! being held? - **A:** Teddy Roosevelt 50-Mile Trek on the C & O Canal! takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Teddy Roosevelt 50-Mile Trek on the C & O Canal!? - **A:** Teddy Roosevelt 50-Mile Trek on the C & O Canal! is organized by FreeWalkers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Teddy Roosevelt 50-Mile Trek on the C & O Canal! is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harpers Ferry, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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