War Within Challenge: 8 mi run/ruck
About this race
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 (9 am-12 pm)
Snacks and water available at the finish line.
Race day Schedule:
- 7 am to 7:50 am Packet pick up
- 8 am all events start
- 9 am Food available from Zou's Shawarma Shack
- 9:30 am awards ceremony for 2 and 4 mile events
- 10:30 am awards ceremony for the 8 mile event
Join fellow runners on July 26, 2026 for the War Within Challenge: 8 mi run/ruck. It's a fantastic 12.9K featuring a flat and fast course in Akron.
Pick your distance
Running
8 mile Run, Ruck (4 loops)
Run, run/walk, or Ruck (suggested 35 lbs) 4 loops.
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About Akron
War Within Challenge: 8 mi run/ruck takes place in Akron, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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