Veterans Network "Remember BATAAN" Ruck Challenge (Virtual Event)

2025 Veterans “RUCK” March
Virtual Event
Bataan Challenge
Abbott Veterans Network Event supporting Honor Flight Columbus 

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