War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem

About the Event

Honoring Their Legacy is proud to announce the 2nd annual event honoring Anthony Salem and bringing awareness and help to those in our communities still fighting the battle with addiction and suicide.

5K Run, Walk, and Ruck March.

7/26/26 8 AM at the Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron

This event will honor the memory of
Iraq Combat Veteran Anthony Salem, who lost his battle with addiction and
the hidden wounds of war on September 24, 2023.

Anthony was a beloved member of our community who used fitness to cope with his
struggles and honor his fallen comrades. This event is a way for us to celebrate his life,
raise awareness about the challenges veterans face, and provide much-needed support
to those in recovery.

Participants can choose to run, walk, or ruck march the 5K course, which will
wind through the scenic Treaty Line Trail.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting veterans and individuals in
recovery at Running2BWell. Funds will be used to provide bikes, fitness clothing,
running shoes, and race entries, empowering them on their journey to healing and well-
being.

Races Offered

2 mile Run, Ruck (1 loop)

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Running

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$30.00

2 mile Walk (1 loop), untimed

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

4 mile Run, Ruck (2 loops)

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 4 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

4 mile Walk (2 loops), untimed

Jul 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 4 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

8 mile Run, Ruck (4 loops)

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 8 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

8 mile Walk (4 loops), untimed

Jul 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 8 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Akron.

thermostat Temperature

18.4° / 28.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.2° / 29.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 8m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:07

nightlight Sunset

20:54

About Akron

Learn more about the host city, Akron.

Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.