DEFENDER 2.2 Mile RUCK/WALK

  • Date Sat 7th June 2025
  • Location Saint Petersburg, Florida
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Join us for the empowering DEFENDER 2.2 Mile RUCK/WALK on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the beautiful St. Petersburg, Pinellas. This heartfelt event is dedicated to honoring our fallen heroes and raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention, with proceeds benefiting the Stop Soldier Suicide Organization. Participants will carry the weight of remembrance as they walk in honor of those who have served, including the beloved Marine Anthony Muhlstadt, who tragically lost his life in November 2021.

This Ruck Walk is not just a physical challenge, but a celebration of life, community, and camaraderie. After completing the walk, enjoy a special birthday celebration for Anthony, featuring music, vendors, and delicious birthday cake. Donโ€™t miss this chance to come together as a community to honor our defenders, support each other, and create lasting memories. Sign up by May 15th to guarantee your event shirt and be part of this meaningful day!

Organiser's Description

DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED EVENT SHIRT IS MAY 15TH

AFTER MAY 15TH, T-SHIRTS WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY. THANK YOU

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE ORGANIZATION

Those who are gone are not forgotten. We honor all we have lost. Some we have lost on the battlefield, some on the streets of America, and others we have lost to their own demons. All of them were our Defenders. Now, it is our turn to Defend them. We Ruck - We Carry the Weight and Bear the Burden. We accept the responsibility as a community to embrace and support our heroes. Our work: Honor and Remember Fallen Heroes, and commit to finding a way to stop veteran suicide through support of organizations like Stop Soldier Suicide.

On this walk we remember all heroes with special acknowledgment of Marine, Anthony Muhlstadt who lost his life in November 2021. Referred to as a 'Defender' by friends, family, and his brothers in arms, Anthony always stood up for the underdog. On this Ruck Walk, we carry forward his burden, and through his life and death we work to raise awareness for active duty and veteran suicide prevention.

The Defender Ruck Walk is also a celebration of life; the lives that were lived in honor of God, Community, and Country. Participants are welcome to join Anthony's family and friends for a special birthday celebration after completion of the Defender Ruck Walk. There will be music, vendors, giveaways, camaraderie, friendship, love, and, of course, birthday cake.

Races

  • Defender 2.2 Mile Ruck/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS SOON
    Packet Pickup will start at 6:45 am at the start location

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Location

7700 16th St. N., Saint Petersburg, 33701, FL, United States

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