War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem – Akron, OH 2026
Date
July 26, 2026
Location
Akron, OH
Venue
2620 Harrington Rd
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $40.00
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
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War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem Run • Walk • Ruck When: July 26, 2026 8 AM Start Where: Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron 2620 Harrington Rd Akron, OH 44319 Fighting the Silent Battle: A 2 mile, 4 mile, or 8 mile for Addiction, PTSD, & Recovery The 2nd Annual Anthony Salem Challenge is more than a race—it is a movement. Created in honor of Iraq Combat Veteran Anthony Salem, who tragically lost his battle with addiction and the invisible wounds of war on September 24, 2023, this event stands as a public declaration that no one should have to fight alone. Every day, veterans and individuals in recovery wage an unseen war—against PTSD, addiction, trauma, and the weight of experiences most will never understand. Too many lose that battle in silence. This challenge exists to change that. On race day, participants will run, walk, or ruck a scenic 2 mile course, each step symbolizing the burdens so many carry quietly. Your participation—and your fundraising—become par
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