EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck
- Date Wed 6th August 2025 - Sun 31st August 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck from August 6 to August 31, 2025, in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. This inspiring event commemorates the brave 31 service members who lost their lives on August 6, 2011, when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter was tragically shot down, marking a pivotal moment in Naval Special Warfare history.
What began as a humble 3.1-mile race in San Diego has blossomed into a global movement, inviting participants from all corners of the world to honor our fallen heroes and support their families. Whether you choose to walk, run, or ruck, this event is a wonderful opportunity to unite with your community, celebrate the sacrifices made for our freedom, and express heartfelt gratitude to those who continue to serve. Don't miss this chance to be part of something truly meaningful!
What began as a humble 3.1-mile race in San Diego has blossomed into a global movement, inviting participants from all corners of the world to honor our fallen heroes and support their families. Whether you choose to walk, run, or ruck, this event is a wonderful opportunity to unite with your community, celebrate the sacrifices made for our freedom, and express heartfelt gratitude to those who continue to serve. Don't miss this chance to be part of something truly meaningful!
Organiser's Description
On August 6th 2011, a United States CH-47 Chinook military helicopter operating with the call sign EXTORTION 17 was shot down, marking the most devastating day in Naval Special Warfare history and the single largest loss of life for U.S. forces since the war in Afghanistan began in October 2001. The US military lost 31 warriors that day.
Joggin for Frogmen was created to honor these heroes and all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. What began as a single 3.1 mile race in San Diego has expanded to a worldwide event hosting thousands of participants with a mission to to activate communities from around the world to honor the sacrifices of our service members and veterans, and to support the families of our fallen heroes. These races bring communities together to celebrate the lives of Americas fallen and to express our deep gratitude to those still serving.
Join us the week of August 6 and walk, run or ruck to remember.
Joggin for Frogmen was created to honor these heroes and all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. What began as a single 3.1 mile race in San Diego has expanded to a worldwide event hosting thousands of participants with a mission to to activate communities from around the world to honor the sacrifices of our service members and veterans, and to support the families of our fallen heroes. These races bring communities together to celebrate the lives of Americas fallen and to express our deep gratitude to those still serving.
Join us the week of August 6 and walk, run or ruck to remember.
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