(Idaho GOP Press Release, July 3, 2026; Cover image credit: IDGOP FB)
America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and young athletes from across the country have an exciting opportunity to be part of the celebration.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Patriot Games, a nationwide athletic competition for students ages 14-17 that will test strength, endurance, agility, teamwork, and perseverance. Competitors from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and tribal nations will compete for the chance to be crowned national champions, with $250,000 in scholarships awarded to one male and one female winner.
The competition features challenges inspired by football, basketball, soccer, track, the Presidential Fitness Test, a military-style boot camp circuit, and a final obstacle course. The games will take place August 9-11, 2026, with the championship airing nationally on ABC after streaming on the ESPN App.
If you have a student athlete in your family, or know a young person who would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply or pass this opportunity along.
Learn more and apply at freedom250.org.
