Veterans Network "Remember BATAAN" Ruck Challenge (Virtual Event)
Monday, April 8 – Thursday, June 6, 2024
Past event
1:00 AM EDT
Columbus, Ohio
$46.85 · 1 race
Ultra
Event summary
Join the Veterans Network for the "Remember BATAAN" Ruck Challenge, a meaningful virtual event running from April 8 to June 6, 2024, from the vibrant city of Columbus, Franklin. Participants are invited to walk or ruck a total of 65 miles over 58 days, honoring the courageous soldiers of the Bataan Death March during World War II. This event kicks off on April 9, the anniversary of the Bataan Death March, and concludes on June 6, the anniversary of D-Day, making it a powerful tribute to those who served.
Whether you choose the Heavy Division with a 20-pound ruck sack or the Light Division without weight, this challenge is perfect for individuals or teams looking to foster camaraderie while supporting a noble cause. The participation fee is just $45, and all proceeds will benefit Honor Flight Columbus, an organization dedicated to honoring our veterans. Together, let's raise awareness and funds while carrying the weight of remembrance and solidarity!
Whether you choose the Heavy Division with a 20-pound ruck sack or the Light Division without weight, this challenge is perfect for individuals or teams looking to foster camaraderie while supporting a noble cause. The participation fee is just $45, and all proceeds will benefit Honor Flight Columbus, an organization dedicated to honoring our veterans. Together, let's raise awareness and funds while carrying the weight of remembrance and solidarity!
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Veterans Network "Remember BATAAN Ruck Challenge
VirtualIncl. $1.85 Fee & T-Shirt - 2024 RUCK
Entries closedMonday, Apr 8, 2024
$46.85
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2024 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 2024 through 06 Jun 2024 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 in 58 Days, honoring all of those in the Bataan Death March in 1942. Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to make an arduous 65-mile march to prison camps in 5 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
* Determine your commitment to the RUCK by choosing either:
* Your choice of how you RUCK: (Same Price in 2024)
* HEAVY DIVISION Commit to wearing a 20 lb. RUCK Sack for your mileage during the Event.
* LIGHT DIVISION NO RUCK Sack Required or weight limit.
* 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 in 2024 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 2024 through 06 Jun 2024 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 in 58 Days, honoring all of those in the Bataan Death March in 1942. Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to make an arduous 65-mile march to prison camps in 5 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
* Determine your commitment to the RUCK by choosing either:
* Your choice of how you RUCK: (Same Price in 2024)
* HEAVY DIVISION Commit to wearing a 20 lb. RUCK Sack for your mileage during the Event.
* LIGHT DIVISION NO RUCK Sack Required or weight limit.
* 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 in 2024 for everyone -Either Heavy or Light Division
Location
3300 Stelzer Rd (Virtual Event), Columbus, 43219, OH, United States
Veterans Network "Remember BATAAN" Ruck Challenge (Virtual Event)
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