Background
We have promised to Never Forget our Fallen Heroes.
Through all wars and conflicts, our military heroes have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
Each December, through Wreaths Across America, the headstones of our fallen heroes are adorned with a fresh balsam fir wreath. Additionally, it is Wreaths Across America's mission to "Remember Our Fallen U.S. Veterans, Honor Those who Serve, and Teach Children the Value of Freedom”.
Join Wreaths Across America and the Trail Life Troop VA-0122 at New Life Christian Church in their fundraising efforts to raise funds for 400 wreaths to be placed on more than half of the known veteran heroes’ headstones at Columbia Gardens Cemetery (VACOLU). We are working hard exceed our goal to ensure that a wreath will be placed at all of the 750 known veteran headstones in the cemetery. With your registration, a wreath is automatically bought is amazing opportunity, and $5 will go to supporting the troop for special events.
The Honoring Heroes Challenge can be completed anytime between October 11 and Veteran’s Day (November 11). The 3.1-mile challenge is yours to create! Run, walk, hike, swim, or ruck (carrying a heavy load during the challenge) at a favorite location of your choosing! Plus, download the RaceJoy app to ensure the best experience, as a Virtual Race Anywhere course will be shared. It will include several wonderful cheers to help you along. Do not forget to encourage others to join you in this Challenge!
The 2021 Wreaths Across America theme is "Be An American Worth Fighting For." By participating in this Challenge your run, walk, hike, or ruck (carrying a heavy load, during the challenge) will mean a great deal!
Wreath Sponsorship and Sign-up Process
Important Dates
Become an Honoring Heroes Challenge Corporate Sponsor
Own or lead a business that would like to sponsor this worthy fundraising challenge? Please contact us today to see how you can play a vital and visible part of our challenge!
COVID Guidelines
Your challenge is completely up to you and your imagination, so be creative but be safe! Please follow the Center for Disease Control and your state and local guidelines in planning and conducting your Honoring Heroes Challenge.
Here are a few Center for Disease Control guideline resources:
Here are a few Commonwealth of Virginia’s guideline resources:
Additional Receipt Information
Thank you for your sponsorship for Wreaths Across America (EIN 20-8362270)!
Please know that this event has a return value of $14.10.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the HONORING HEROES CHALLENGE.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
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