2025 Veterans “RUCK” March
Virtual Event
Bataan Challenge
Abbott Veterans Network Event supporting Honor Flight Columbus 

Log your Miles to reach the 65 miles. 

Support a Virtual “RUCK” to raise funds and awareness for Honor Flight Columbus 

• Complete a 65 Mile “RUCK” from 09 Apr 2025 through 06 Jun 2025 in Honor of the BATAAN March which occurred during WW2
• 09 Apr is the Anniversary of the Bataan Death March
• 06 Jun is the Anniversary of D-Day Landings in Europe
• Total of 65 miles, honoring the 75,000 Filipino and American troops forced to make the 65-mile arduous march known today as the Bataan Death March. While the historic march was completed in 5 days, we our challenge is to complete the 65 miles over 58 days. 

Wear a RUCK Sack (Backpack) weighing up to 20 pounds during your “RUCK” and complete at your own pace.

• Complete your “RUCK” as Teams or Individuals Establishing Team Camaraderie
  • Only one price for everyone - Either Heavy or Light Division
  • Heavy Division - Carry 20# RUCK pack or more
  • Light Division - No Weight Required
• This event honors those who endured the Bataan Death March and all POWs.
  • We carry 20 lbs. as a symbol to the burden that our Veterans carried and continue to carry on our behalf and the 20+ Veterans a day we lose to suicide. 

Cost to Participate:

• $45 
• Only one price for everyone - Either Heavy or Light Division