October 3 2026
American Discovery 250 Relay Race
American Discovery 250 Relay RaceS. Front St.
East St. Louis, Illinois 62201
American Discovery 250 Relay Race
Don’t miss your chance to witness the excitement of the American Discovery 250 Relay as it passes through East St. Louis. Watch as racers journey across the country carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence from sea to shining sea, beginning at the Golden Gate Bridge on the Fourth of July and ending in Delaware at the Atlantic Ocean on Thanksgiving Day.
As the relay crosses into Illinois via the Eads Bridge, join in celebrating these athletes and their journey across the American landscape. The America 250 celebrations honor the nation’s past while inspiring its future.