Hoof-It For Heroes
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025 - Mon 24th November 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Honeoye Falls, New York
- Price $24.32
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Hoof-It For Heroes" event on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in beautiful Honeoye Falls, Monroe. This special occasion aims to raise awareness about the heartbreaking statistic of 22 veteran and active military suicides each day in the United States. Participants can walk or run a meaningful distance of 2.2 miles on the scenic trails at EquiCenter, with check-in starting at 10 AM. The event kicks off with a moving opening ceremony led by local veterans, followed by the walk/run at 11:11 AM, symbolizing the end of World War I.
In addition to the in-person event, EquiCenter is excited to offer a virtual challenge from November 2 to November 24, encouraging everyone to complete their own 2.2-mile activity, whether it's walking, running, or horseback riding. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our veterans and raise awareness for this critical cause. Don’t forget to capture your journey and share your photos on social media to help spread the word! Together, we can make a positive impact in our community and honor our heroes.
In addition to the in-person event, EquiCenter is excited to offer a virtual challenge from November 2 to November 24, encouraging everyone to complete their own 2.2-mile activity, whether it's walking, running, or horseback riding. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our veterans and raise awareness for this critical cause. Don’t forget to capture your journey and share your photos on social media to help spread the word! Together, we can make a positive impact in our community and honor our heroes.
Organiser's Description
EACH DAY, THERE ARE 22 VETERAN AND ACTIVE MILITARY SUICIDES IN THE UNITED STATES. TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS NATIONAL TRAGEDY, EQUICENTER INC. IS HOSTING HOOF-IT FOR HEROES.
IN-PERSON EVENT: Walk or run 2.2 miles on our beautiful trails at EquiCenter! Check-in begins at 10 am on Sunday, November 2nd at EquiCenter. After check-in, we will have an opening ceremony led by the Honeoye Falls American Legion and the Marine Corps. The walk/run will begin at 11:11 am in remembrance of World War I coming to an end at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Complimentary post-event refreshments will be available. Humans only please, horses and dogs may take part virtually!
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE: Beginning on November 2nd, and continuing for the next 22 days (Nov 24th), EquiCenter invites you to complete 2.2 miles virtually to raise awareness for the 22 veterans and active military members who die by suicide each day. By running, walking, horseback riding - or any other means you choose to be active - you will raise awareness of this crisis and help support our Veteran programming. Make sure to take a photo of yourself doing your 2.2 miles! Post your pics and tag EquiCenter or send them to Paige at [email protected] to be featured on our social media platforms.
ABOUT EQUICENTER: EquiCenter is a non-profit facility fostering growth, wellness, and educational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities through the power of equestrian, horticultural, and outdoor experiences. EquiCenter offers a variety of FREE programs to help veterans find a sense of peace and purpose in our supportive environment. Programs include Mission Mustang, Cooking with Heroes, and a variety of therapeutic horticulture and farming activities. Your support of this challenge will allow us to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of Veterans in our community and raise awareness of this national tragedy. Learn more about our Veteran programs below!
MISSION MUSTANG [https://www.equicenterny.org/mission-mustang]
COOKING WITH HEROES [https://www.equicenterny.org/cooking-with-heroes]
THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE [https://www.equicenterny.org/horticulture]
IN-PERSON EVENT: Walk or run 2.2 miles on our beautiful trails at EquiCenter! Check-in begins at 10 am on Sunday, November 2nd at EquiCenter. After check-in, we will have an opening ceremony led by the Honeoye Falls American Legion and the Marine Corps. The walk/run will begin at 11:11 am in remembrance of World War I coming to an end at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Complimentary post-event refreshments will be available. Humans only please, horses and dogs may take part virtually!
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE: Beginning on November 2nd, and continuing for the next 22 days (Nov 24th), EquiCenter invites you to complete 2.2 miles virtually to raise awareness for the 22 veterans and active military members who die by suicide each day. By running, walking, horseback riding - or any other means you choose to be active - you will raise awareness of this crisis and help support our Veteran programming. Make sure to take a photo of yourself doing your 2.2 miles! Post your pics and tag EquiCenter or send them to Paige at [email protected] to be featured on our social media platforms.
ABOUT EQUICENTER: EquiCenter is a non-profit facility fostering growth, wellness, and educational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities through the power of equestrian, horticultural, and outdoor experiences. EquiCenter offers a variety of FREE programs to help veterans find a sense of peace and purpose in our supportive environment. Programs include Mission Mustang, Cooking with Heroes, and a variety of therapeutic horticulture and farming activities. Your support of this challenge will allow us to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of Veterans in our community and raise awareness of this national tragedy. Learn more about our Veteran programs below!
MISSION MUSTANG [https://www.equicenterny.org/mission-mustang]
COOKING WITH HEROES [https://www.equicenterny.org/cooking-with-heroes]
THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE [https://www.equicenterny.org/horticulture]
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