The WWII Challenge

  • Date Tue 30th September 2025 - Sun 15th February 2026
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price $56.25
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Join us for The WWII Challenge, a unique virtual event taking place from September 30, 2025, to February 15, 2026, in vibrant New Orleans, Orleans. This inspiring challenge offers participants the chance to honor our brave WWII veterans while engaging in a variety of race distances. Choose from the Pacific Theater Challenge (72 Mile or 717 Mile), Liberty Road Challenge (100 Mile or 712 Mile), Race to Messina Challenge (250 Miles), or North African Campaign Challenge (850 Mile or 105 Mile).

Whether you prefer to tackle these courses solo or as part of a team, you'll receive a commemorative t-shirt, WWII finishers medal, a virtual bib, and a special race bib. Plus, enjoy a 25% discount admission ticket to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans! It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the spirit of resilience and honor the WWII generation. If you can’t participate, consider making a donation to support this meaningful cause. Get ready to make a difference and take part in this extraordinary event!

Organiser's Description

THE WORLD WAR II CHALLENGE is a unique, virtual opportunity to honor our WWII veterans. You can complete any of the following course as an individual or on a team:

* Pacific Theater Challenge (72 Mile Course and 717 Mile Course)
* Liberty Road Challenge (100 Mile Course and 712 Mile Course)
* Race to Messina Challenge (250 Mile Course)
* North African Campaign Challenge (850 Mile Course and 105 Mile Course)

ALL COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED AND RESULTS SUBMITTED BY 2/15/26.

WHAT DO I RECEIVE WITH MY REGISTRATION? All individual and team participants receive a commemorative t-shirt, WWII finishers medal, virtual bib and commemorative race bib , and a 25% discount admission ticket into The National WWII Museum in New Orleans.

YOU CAN DO IT! The World War II Challenge is a great way to honor the WWII generation and support the Museum. If you can't participate, be a hero by donating to the cause!

Races

  • Race to Messina Challenge (250 Miles)

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

    OPENS 30 SEP
    250 mile course for individual or team participation!
  • Pacific Theater Challenge (72 Miles)

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

    OPENS 30 SEP
    72 mile course for individual or team participation!
  • Pacific Theater Challenge (717 Miles)

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

    OPENS 30 SEP
    717 Mile Course for individual or team participation!
  • Liberty Road Challenge (100 Miles)

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

    OPENS 30 SEP
    100 mile course for individual or team participation!
  • Liberty Road Challenge (712 Miles)

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

    OPENS 30 SEP
    712 mile course for individual or team participation!
  • North Africa Challenge (105 Miles)

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

    OPENS 30 SEP
  • North Africa Challenge (805 Miles)

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

    OPENS 30 SEP

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