# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The War Within Challenge - Honoring Anthony Salem
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/the-war-within-challenge-honoring-anthony-salem/200029819059543
- **Event Categories**: contests, sports, nonprofit, workshops, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 43

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029819059543?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=akron-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Akron
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron 2620 Harrington Rd Akron, OH 44319
- **lat**: 41.01766
- **long**: -81.51085
- **full address**: Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron 2620 Harrington Rd Akron, OH 44319, 2361 Harrington Rd, Akron, OH 44319-1954, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The War Within Challenge - Honoring Anthony Salem being held?
  - **A:** The War Within Challenge - Honoring Anthony Salem takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Tuscarawas Shelter at Firestone park in Akron 2620 Harrington Rd Akron, OH 44319, 2361 Harrington Rd, Akron, OH 44319-1954, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The War Within Challenge - Honoring Anthony Salem is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The War Within Challenge - Honoring Anthony Salem sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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