The War Within Challenge
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The War Within Challenge
Run • Walk • Ruck • Remember
Tuscarawas Shelter Firestone Park 2620 Harrington Rd, 8 am July 26
Honoring Iraq Combat Veteran Anthony Salem and everyone fighting addiction, PTSD, trauma, and mental health challenges.
Some battles are fought within, but none should be fought alone.
Choose your challenge:
🏃 Run
🚶 Walk
🎒 Ruck
Distances: 2, 4, or 8 miles
Free lunch from Zou’s Shawarma Shack
Why this event matters
The War Within Challenge honors the life of Iraq Combat Veteran Anthony Salem and raises awareness for the invisible battles so many face every day—addiction, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and isolation.
This event supports Running2bWell, a grassroots nonprofit using exercise, accountability, and community to help people improve their mental health and recovery throughout Northeast Ohio.
Whether you choose to run, walk, or ruck, your participation represents resilience, hope, and the decision to keep moving forward.
Together, we’re building healthier communities—one mile at a time. 💜🏃🚶🎒
Fundraising With Purpose
Every dollar raised through the War Within Challenge supports Running2bWell’s mission to improve mental health and recovery through exercise, connection, and accountability.
Your support helps provide:
- 👟 Running shoes and workout gear
- 🏃 Race entries and fitness opportunities
- 🤝 Community and encouragement
- 💜 Hope and lasting lifestyle change
Together, we’re helping people keep moving forward—one step at a time.
Something for everyone!
Events
2 mile Run, Ruck (1 loop)
4 mile Run, Ruck (2 loops)
8 mile Run, Ruck (4 loops)
2 mile Walk (1 loop), untimed
4 mile Walk (2 loops), untimed
8 mile Walk (4 loops), untimed, 10:30 am cut off
7 spots left. Registration ends July 26, 2026 at 8:00am EDT
$2,276
Raised of $10,000
Top Fundraisers
Top Individuals (30)
View AllCheyenne Tighe
$1,401.39 raised of $1,000.00
Todd Canaday
$55.00 raised of $100.00
Rebecca Mounts
$50.00 raised of $100.00
Edward Jankowski
$40.00 raised of $100.00
Support this campaign!
Donate NowWe're currently seeking sponsors
Keep hope Moving
Peer-to-Peer Challenge Fundraising Levels
Hope Builder Raise $100
“No One Fights Alone”
- Event shirt
- Food truck voucher
- Digital badge
Life Changer Raise $500
“Helping Someone Keep Moving Forward”
Everything above plus:
- Entry fee refunded
- Helps provide running shoes and fitness opportunities for someone in recovery
Champion Raise $1,000+
“Changing Lives One Mile at a Time”
Everything above plus:
- Recognition at the event
- Name displayed on the Honor Field
- Helps provide a complete year of support through Running2bWell
