Event Description

Show support for our local veterans and service members while raising money to help those dealing with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. 

Year number 2 of this event will be even better as we partner with more JROTC programs, veterans' groups, recruiters, first responders and schools.

REGISTER EARLY-PRICES WILL GO UP

Participants have 3 options:

“Patrol”—2 mile walk/run (souvenir dog tags included but no chip timing)
“Recon”—2 mile walk/run + 5 physical training stations
“Assault”—4 mile walk/run + 10 physical training stations (Do “Recon” twice)
 

Physical Training Stations for "Recon" and "Assault" options:

(No time limit at these stations--go at your own pace)

Air Force Station: 20 Push-ups  
Army Station:  30 Sit-ups 
Coast Guard Station:  30 Jumping Jacks  
Marines Station:  30 Air Squats  (body weight only)
Navy Station:  20 Burpees 

All exercises will be demonstrated prior to race start.

For those who want to participate, but can't complete all the strength exercises--you can use these modifications:

Push-ups:  you can do modified push-ups, using your knees if necessary.

Burpees:  you can substitute 10 jumping jacks for 1 burpee. 

ALL finishers will receive custom dog tags and post-race refreshments.  Recon and Assault participants also get official chip-timing and are eligible for awards.

America’s Mighty Warriors was created by Debbie Lee, the mother of Marc Lee, who was the first US Navy SEAL killed in action in Iraq.

America's Mighty Warriors primarily helps those who are dealing with post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury and is also involved with various aspects of support for veterans and their families.