31Miles for 31Heroes

August 6, 2022 & August 13, 2022
**DC: Lincoln Memorial **Tampa: 103 Pine Ave, Oldsmar, FL 34677

About the Ruck to Remember

On August 6, 2011, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down by enemy fire in Afghanistan. This tragedy resulted in the deaths of 30 active duty military members and 1 military working dog, and left shocked and broken families in its wake. The event is considered the worst loss of life in a single incident during the Afghanistan Campaign.


To celebrate the incredible lives of these fallen heroes and support their families, 31 Miles for 31 Heroes will hold memorial rucks at various locations throughout the world. 


DATES

Saturday, August 6th 

Washington, D.C. (Main Event) starting at the Lincoln Memorial 


Saturday, August 13th 

Tampa, FL


Virtual Ruck: You decide where


31Miles for 31Heroes is a 31 mile ruck through the night to honor the lives of the Heroes of Extortion 17. Participants will carry 2 bricks in their rucks, one to represent the lives of our fallen and the other to represent the burden carried by their families.


 Periodically, Ruckers stop to read the bios of these warriors and raise a drink (of water) to their memories. All funds raised will benefit 31Heroes, a non-profit which serves to impact the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families, while remembering the fallen.


For the D.C. event, there is a heavy emphasis on forming your own self-led teams (pre-planned routes are always available). While there will still be the usual guided groups, they will be limited. 

  • Included with your $31 registration is a commemorative t-shirt and patch. 
  • Registration is open to the first 350 and closes approximately two weeks before the event.


The following are items we suggest you have in your Ruck (Backpack):

  • Water Bladder (Recommend 3 Liters at start)
  • Food/Snacks (enough for 4-6 hours)
  • First Aid Kit/Blister kit
  • Extra socks
  • Rain jacket if rain is predicted. Event is rain or shine.
  • Reflective belt/headlamp and or flashlight. We are rucking throughout the night so you want to be seen.
  • Portable power source for your phone. This event goes for no less than 12 hours.
  • Cash and credit cards. Not all cabs take credit cards.
  • OPTIONAL: Two bricks to symbolize 1: the burden carried by the loss of a service member and 2: The burden carried by the families of a lost loved one.
We've raised $33.3K Our Goal $40,000

You can make a difference!

Please help us fundraise or consider a donation. 

Lincoln Memorial Lawn

2 Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 20037

Take a cab to the start if possible. If you drive in there should be plenty of parking along Constitution Ave NW. The closest metro stop is the Arlington Cemetery which is less than a mile away and is also where the event ends.

Registration Info

All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise

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Stephen Fairbanks

Stephen Fairbanks has raised $185 out of their goal of $500

$185 raised (37%)
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Andrena Green

Andrena Green has raised $32 out of their goal of $500

$32 raised (6%)
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Shelley Harmon

Shelley Harmon has raised $63 out of their goal of $500

$63 raised (13%)
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Lia Paolucci

Lia Paolucci has raised $37 out of their goal of $500

$37 raised (7%)
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Jeffrey O'Larte

Jeffrey O'Larte has raised $68 out of their goal of $500

$68 raised (14%)

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Archangel Romeo 24

Archangel Romeo 24 has raised $5,798 out of their goal of $3,000

$5,798 raised (193%) 7 members
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North Country Ruckers

North Country Ruckers has raised $2,737 out of their goal of $500

$2,737 raised (547%) 2 members
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Nick and Kraig

Nick and Kraig has raised $1,442 out of their goal of $500

$1,442 raised (288%) 8 members
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Impending Safety Brief

Impending Safety Brief has raised $1,183 out of their goal of $1,000

$1,183 raised (118%) 11 members
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RAVEN 224

RAVEN 224 has raised $1,182 out of their goal of $500

$1,182 raised (236%) 12 members

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Miriam Greenfield donated $10.20

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Steve Fairbanks donated $102.00

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ANGELITA REBUJIO donated $373.32

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Greg and Rita C. donated $102.00

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