First Annual Heroes Ruck & Rise Expo (Plus Cornhole Tournamant)

Honoring heroes with a ruck walk, expo, food, games & more! Join us Aug 2 in NSB for the 1st Annual Heroes Ruck & Rise Expo.

About this Event

First Annual Heroes Ruck & Rise Expo

August 22, 2025
The Delamater House, New Smyrna Beach
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Hosted by Coldwell Banker Envision Real Estate and Operation 22

Join us for a powerful day of honoring, connecting, and uplifting our Veterans, Law Enforcement Officers, and First Responders.

Event Schedule:

• 11:30 AM: Ruck Walk (less than 1 mile – everyone welcome, including kids)

• 12:30 – 3:00 PM: Business Expo, Food Trucks, Games & Kid Zone (including bounce house)

•1:30 – 2:30 PM: Cornhole Tournament

•All Day – Raffles & Giveaways, including a 50/50 raffle where half the proceeds support Operation 22

About Operation 22

Operation 22 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating veteran suicide through awareness, connection, and community support. Their mission is to ensure no veteran ever feels alone by creating events and outreach programs that bring people together for a greater purpose.

What to Expect:
• A meaningful Ruck Walk for all ages and fitness levels
• Vendors from veteran-owned, first responder-owned, or veteran-serving businesses
• Food trucks, family fun, bounce house & games
• Local nonprofits providing valuable resources and ways to get involved
• Cornhole tournament (registration opening soon!)
• Raffle prizes and 50/50 giveaway

We’re Looking For:
• Vendors (veteran/LEO/first responder-owned or veteran-serving businesses)
• Volunteers
• Raffle SponsorsRegister here:

Vendor Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/BNLwW8DJYu1scNs27
Volunteer Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/w7JneT6nEWFUSXru5
Sponsor a Raffle Item: https://forms.gle/uPELazVHLSccdvNv7
Ruck March: https://forms.gle/ZsY8BgV3rQzJNtk36

Agenda


🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Ruck March

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Cornhole Tournament


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