The WWII Challenge

  • Date Thu 2nd October 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 remarkable virtual event running from October 2, 2025, to February 15, 2026, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Orleans. This unique opportunity invites participants to honor our brave WWII veterans while staying active and engaged. Choose from an array of exciting distances, including the Pacific Theater Challenge with options of 72 miles or 717 miles, the Liberty Road Challenge featuring 100 miles or 712 miles, the Race to Messina Challenge at an impressive 250 miles, and the North African Campaign Challenge with 850 miles or 105 miles to conquer.

Whether you’re participating as an individual or as part of a team, you’ll receive a commemorative t-shirt, a WWII finishers medal, a virtual bib, and a special 25% discount admission ticket to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. It’s a fantastic way to support and honor the WWII generation, so lace up your running shoes, set your goals, and be part of this inspiring event! If you can’t participate, consider making a donation to support this worthy cause. You can do it!

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

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

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

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

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

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

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

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

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

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

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

  • North Africa Challenge (805 Miles)

    Incl. $6.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    $56.25

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