War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem

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 part of someone’s survival story. All proceeds power Running2bWell, helping provide: • Bicycles for transportation • Fitness clothing • Running shoes • Race entries • Community support and connection Every dollar fuels hope. Every mile lifts a warrior. Every fundraiser becomes part of the fight. Join us as we honor Anthony’s legacy, uplift those still fighting, and ensure that no warrior battles alone. Welcome to The War Within Peer-to-Peer Challenge—where your courage becomes someone’s lifeline. Peer-to-Peer Challenge Fundraising Levels War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem Run • Walk • Ruck Fighting the Silent Battle: Addiction • PTSD • Recovery The Challenge Entry — $40 “Answer the Call” This is your basic registration or “sign-up challenge.” Includes: Event entry for Run • Walk • Ruck Participant bib Exclusive Anthony Salem Challenge T-shirt Access to fundraising platform The opportunity to dedicate your challenge “In Honor Of” a loved one 1. Battle Buddy Level — $100-499 R