Today was the 21st and final day of the Running Bitcoin 2025 Challenge. I finished my fourth 21K, this year mostly walking, each step done with Hal foremost in my thoughts. I love you, Hal!
Photo taken winter 2009 
Fran Finney
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Finished my 3rd 21K of #RunningBitcoinChallenge in honor of @halfin! Still time to join me at 
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The #RunningBitcoinChallenge is in full swing! Join us in running or walking 21km in 21 days to support ALS research and honor Hal’s legacy. 🏃♂️
🌐 Sign up here:
That’s not all…
🎨 The incredible Running Bitcoin Challenge art auction is ending VERY soon! 🎨
Rare, Bitcoin-inspired art pieces created by talented Bitcoin artists are up for grabs, with proceeds going to the Hal Finney ALS Research Fund.
📢 Get your hands on these one-of-a-kind pieces before it's too late:
A HUGE thank you to the amazing artists who made this possible:
@Coinkite
@Marsmensch
@HeroOfBitcoin
@hitomi_matsui
@KanutoTakumi
@firedfiat
@seaismedicine
@m__btc
@yonatvaks
@asanoha_gold
@ModeotecArt
@zetra_art
@MLOdotArt
@flomontoya_
@MarcusConnorNH
@crayonsmell
@Jethroe111
Your creativity fuels this mission—thank you for supporting ALS research through your work! 🙌
We’re also incredibly grateful to our sponsors who’ve generously donated to the Running Bitcoin Challenge:
@satsconf_
@bitrefill
and
@Strike
Your contributions are making a real impact, helping fund research and keep Hal’s vision alive.
Bitcoiners, this is your chance to run, collect unique art, and support a meaningful cause. Go join the cause at 🌐
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This morning I start 2nd 21K of #RunningBitcoinChallenge in honor of @halfin,funding Hal Finney Memorial Research Fund. Bitcoin artwork auction live at
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Day 2 of the #RunningBitcoinChallenge.
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10/21km complete - more about that tomorrow! (My pups kept me from doing a reasonable video.)
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"Running Bitcoin." - Hal Finney, January 10, 2009
Today marks the start of the 4th Annual #RunningBitcoinChallenge in Hal’s memory. 🏃♂️
Let’s run for Bitcoin, ALS research, and Hal’s incredible legacy. Join us here: 🌐
Hal believed in a world where the computer can be used to liberate & protect humanity. This year's challenge runs for 21 days starting today — the anniversary of his legendary tweet.🌍
Run or walk 21 km, every step contributes to ALS research.🧠
I, Fran Finney, am co-organizing this challenge as Hal’s wife (twitter @franfinney). 💛
I love how this challenge keeps Hal’s vision alive and shares his story of hope and resilience. 🌟
Funds raised go to the ALS Network, supporting the Hal Finney ALS Research Fund:
💡over 80% of donations go directly to research
📡they accept BTC
👀 twitter @RunningBTC21k or nostr: npub17hzf5v2l9aw29h4l9q330rkd4typnwkx80ksy6cnfuhzr33xvsaqucdscd)
🌍Donate here:
Besides that I am proud to recognize the HRF’s (twitter @HRF) incredible freedom and privacy focused initiative honoring Hal’s legacy through the Finney Freedom Prize. 🙌
Congratulations to the 2nd halving era’s winners—your work truly embodies the spirit Hal believed in. 🌟
Last year, I had conversations with some of Bitcoin’s most thoughtful voices:
🎙️Peter on What Bitcoin Did:
🎙️Natalie on Coin Stories:
🎙️ Matt on Citadel Dispatch:
Each being a testament to Hal & Bitcoin.🌱
For 21 days, we run. For Bitcoin, for a cure, and for Hal. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Join the #RunningBitcoinChallenge today:
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Together, let’s make this the most impactful challenge yet.
Hal always ran towards the future. Let’s keep up the pace. 🚀
Running Bitcoin Challenge - ALS Network
Anytime in 2026!
Anywhere in the World!
Running Bitcoin Challenge - ALS Network
Anytime in 2026!
Anywhere in the World!
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