War Within Challenge 5K: Honoring Anthony Salem

JUL

26

2026

A community event at Firestone Park offering 2, 4 and 8 mile run, ruck (suggested 35 lb load) and untimed walk options. It honors an Iraq combat veteran and supports recovery and mental health through Running2bwell.

Sun 26 Jul 2026

Akron, Ohio

Website

8 miles 4 miles

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War Within Challenge

The War Within Challenge is a community running, walking, and rucking event at Tuscarawas Shelter, Firestone Park, 2620 Harrington Rd, Akron, OH 44319 on July 26, 2026. The event honors an Iraq combat veteran and recognizes people affected by addiction, PTSD, trauma, and other mental health struggles. Proceeds and miles are directed to recovery and community support through Running2bwell. A registration fee of $30 applies; the listed registration period ran from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026.

The event offers multiple timed and untimed formats. Participants may run, walk, or ruck; rucking carries a suggested load of 35 lbs. Distances and loop counts are listed below.

Run or Ruck: 2 miles (1 loop), suggested 35 lbs
Run or Ruck: 4 miles (2 loops), suggested 35 lbs
Run or Ruck: 8 miles (4 loops), suggested 35 lbs
Walk: 2 miles (1 loop), untimed
Walk: 4 miles (2 loops), untimed
Walk: 8 miles (4 loops), untimed

The description above summarizes the event format, location, charitable focus, entry fee, registration window, and available distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 mi

8 Mile Run, Ruck (4 Loops)

8 mi

8 Mile Walk (4 Loops), Untimed

4 mi

4 Mile Run, Ruck (2 Loops)

4 mi

4 Mile Walk (2 Loops), Untimed

2 Mile Run, Ruck (1 Loop)

2 Mile Walk (1 Loop), Untimed