Veterans Network "Remember BATAAN" Ruck Challenge (Virtual Event)
- Date Wed 9th April 2025 - Fri 6th June 2025
- Time 1:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $46.85
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join the Veterans Network for the inspiring "Remember BATAAN" Ruck Challenge, a virtual event taking place from April 9 to June 6, 2025, in Columbus, Franklin. This unique challenge invites participants to log a total of 65 miles, honoring the heroes of the Bataan Death March during World War II. The event kicks off on April 9, the anniversary of the Bataan Death March, and concludes on June 6, the anniversary of D-Day.
Participants can choose to complete the 65-mile trek at their own pace, either individually or as part of a team, while wearing a ruck sack weighing up to 20 pounds. This symbolic weight represents the burdens carried by our veterans. With a registration fee of just $45, you can join the Heavy Division with a loaded ruck pack or opt for the Light Division without weight. Sign up today to support Honor Flight Columbus and raise awareness for the sacrifices made by our military heroes. Together, let’s honor their legacy and strengthen our community!
Participants can choose to complete the 65-mile trek at their own pace, either individually or as part of a team, while wearing a ruck sack weighing up to 20 pounds. This symbolic weight represents the burdens carried by our veterans. With a registration fee of just $45, you can join the Heavy Division with a loaded ruck pack or opt for the Light Division without weight. Sign up today to support Honor Flight Columbus and raise awareness for the sacrifices made by our military heroes. Together, let’s honor their legacy and strengthen our community!
Organiser's Description
2025 VETERANS RUCK MARCH
VIRTUAL EVENT
BATAAN CHALLENGE
ABBOTT VETERANS NETWORK EVENT SUPPORTING HONOR FLIGHT COLUMBUS [https://www.honorflightcmh.org/]
Log your Miles to reach the 65 miles.
SUPPORT A VIRTUAL RUCK TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR HONOR FLIGHT COLUMBUS
* Complete a 65 Mile RUCK from 09 Apr 2025 through 06 Jun 2025 in Honor of the BATAAN March which occurred during WW2
* 09 Apr is the Anniversary of the Bataan Death March
* 06 Jun is the Anniversary of D-Day Landings in Europe
* Total of 65 miles, honoring the 75,000 Filipino and American troops forced to make the 65-mile arduous march known today as the Bataan Death March. While the historic march was completed in 5 days, we our challenge is to complete the 65 miles over 58 days.
WEAR A RUCK SACK (BACKPACK) WEIGHING UP TO 20 POUNDS DURING YOUR RUCK AND COMPLETE AT YOUR OWN PACE.
* Complete your RUCK as Teams or Individuals Establishing Team Camaraderie
* Only one price for everyone - Either Heavy or Light Division
* HEAVY DIVISIOn - Carry 20# RUCK pack or more
* LIGHT DIVISION - No Weight Required
* This event honors those who endured the Bataan Death March and all POWs.
* We carry 20 lbs. as a symbol to the burden that our Veterans carried and continue to carry on our behalf and the 20+ Veterans a day we lose to suicide.
COST TO PARTICIPATE:
* $45
* Only one price for everyone - Either Heavy or Light Division
VIRTUAL EVENT
BATAAN CHALLENGE
ABBOTT VETERANS NETWORK EVENT SUPPORTING HONOR FLIGHT COLUMBUS [https://www.honorflightcmh.org/]
Log your Miles to reach the 65 miles.
SUPPORT A VIRTUAL RUCK TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR HONOR FLIGHT COLUMBUS
* Complete a 65 Mile RUCK from 09 Apr 2025 through 06 Jun 2025 in Honor of the BATAAN March which occurred during WW2
* 09 Apr is the Anniversary of the Bataan Death March
* 06 Jun is the Anniversary of D-Day Landings in Europe
* Total of 65 miles, honoring the 75,000 Filipino and American troops forced to make the 65-mile arduous march known today as the Bataan Death March. While the historic march was completed in 5 days, we our challenge is to complete the 65 miles over 58 days.
WEAR A RUCK SACK (BACKPACK) WEIGHING UP TO 20 POUNDS DURING YOUR RUCK AND COMPLETE AT YOUR OWN PACE.
* Complete your RUCK as Teams or Individuals Establishing Team Camaraderie
* Only one price for everyone - Either Heavy or Light Division
* HEAVY DIVISIOn - Carry 20# RUCK pack or more
* LIGHT DIVISION - No Weight Required
* This event honors those who endured the Bataan Death March and all POWs.
* We carry 20 lbs. as a symbol to the burden that our Veterans carried and continue to carry on our behalf and the 20+ Veterans a day we lose to suicide.
COST TO PARTICIPATE:
* $45
* Only one price for everyone - Either Heavy or Light Division
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