Buckle Up for the Challenge

Buckle Up for the Challenge – Walk, Run, Roll, or Gallop for the Chincoteague Pony Centre! Join our 100-Mile Virtual Challenge and make every step, stride, or gallop count toward preserving a cherished part of our island’s heritage! Whether you walk, run, roll, or gallop your way to 100 miles, you’ll be helping to sustain the Chincoteague Pony Centre’s mission of stewardship, education, and care for our beloved ponies. Less than a mile a day is very achievable as you have a full year from when you sign up to log your miles! $5 from every registration and 100% of all donations, will support the Chincoteague Pony Centre (CPC). Funds will support stewardship initiatives, educational programming and ongoing pony care. Complete the challenge and earn your “Buckle Up for the Challenge” custom belt buckle — a unique, wearable symbol of accomplishment, pride, and heritage. It represents more than just miles completed; it’s a connection to a community that values equestrian history, responsibility, and the shared joy of preserving this treasured part of our island story. The pony featured on the buckle honors the legacy of Misty’s Snowdrop, a great-great-great granddaughter of Misty of Chincoteague. Belt Buckle medals can be shipped anywhere in the USA or picked up at the Chincoteague Pony Centre. So lace up, saddle up, or roll out — every mile makes an impact. Together, we can stride forward with pride and purpose, keeping the Chincoteague Pony Centre’s legacy alive for generations to come.