Memorial Beach Challenge
2024-05-25 07:00 - 13:00 UTC | Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
The Memorial Beach Challenge held in Ocean City, NJ over Memorial weekend where 1,000 individuals participate. The event is a soft-sand Obstacle Course Challenge—featuring Navy SEAL-approved obstacles on a two-mile stretch on the shoreline. Also offered is a Kids Fun Run that is specially designed to let children be a part of the day’s fun in support of heroes and their families.
Join us on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Register TODAY!

Stone Harbor Sandbag Challenge
2024-06-30 07:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
Join us in Stone Harbor, NJ on Sunday, June 30th! Register TODAY!
The 31-block individual sandbag carry on the beautiful beaches of Stone Harbor features different challenges including squats and burpees.
Also offered is a Kids Run with obstacles for anyone 10 and under who wants to join in the activities.
All participants will receive a shirt and finisher medal.

D.C. United vs. Nashville SC
2024-07-13 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Join us on July 13th to witness an exhilarating match as DC United clashes with Nashville FC at Audi Feild. With every ticket purchased through this link, a part of the proceeds will be donated to 31Heroes, supporting the families impacted by Extortion 17 and providing necessary treatment for Veterans facing mental health challenges. This event serves as a prelude to the 31 Miles for 31Heroes ruck on August 3rd. Let’s unite as a community for a day of sport and solidarity. Get your tickets today!

31 Days for 31Heroes
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-31
Register TODAY to honor the 31 Heroes lost on Extortion 17!
August 1st – August 31st
Walk a mile each day in August in remembrance of 31Heroes. The event is virtual and registration is $31 and includes a shirt and patch.
This event falls under the 31 Miles for 31Heroes event

31Miles for 31Heroes
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-04
Registration is OPEN. Limited spots are available.
Join us for the annual Ruck for Extortion 17.

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.
August 3, 2024 in Washington, DC and around the World
August 10, 2024 in Tampa FL
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.
Sponsor Opps available.
Email Info@31heroes.com

31Heroes Workout of the Day (WOD)
2024-08-03 | New Realm Brewing, 1209 Craft Lane, 23454, VA, 23454, United States
REGISTER TODAY!
The 31Heroes Workout of the Day (WOD) was specifically designed to remember the fallen heroes of August 6, 2011 and to honor their legacy of sacrifice. The 31Heroes WOD happens simultaneously across the globe, in a local gym or a location.
The main event takes place at New Realm Brewing in Virginia Beach, VA on August 3, 2024. The WOD is AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) in 31 minutes to honor the 31Heroes who gave their lives on August 6, 2011.
The workout consists of rope climbs, box jumps and thrusters with a teammate. While one teammate runs with a sandbag for 400 meters, the other is performing the workout. When the one with the sandbag returns, you switch off and take up where your teammate left off until you reach 31 minutes.

Jacob Spehar, brother of Nic Spehar, talks about what the 31Heroes WOD means to him.

Thousand Lakes Fitness MN & 31Heroes WOD
2024-08-03 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Thousand Lakes Fitness, 24078 Greenway Rd Suite 7, Forest Lake, Minnesota, 55025
Support the 5th Annual Thousand Lakes Fitness Event in Memory of Navy SEAL Nicholas P. Spehar
Click to Join the Thousand Lakes Fitness TEAM PAGE

Become a Member of the Thousand Lakes Fitness (TLF) fundraising team page.
Donate at least $31 that includes the limited edition 2024 31Heroes WOD shirt or tank (womens).
Sign up to participate with the custom TLF link in the Thank You Page (look for our logo).
Join us on August 3rd!

Thousand Lakes Fitness is proud to announce its 5th annual event, dedicated to supporting 31 Heroes, an organization that holds a special place in our hearts. As a family directly impacted by the noble mission of 31 Heroes, we invite you to join us in remembering the brave souls lost in the events of Extortion 17 and to contribute to raising crucial funds for this cause.
This year, we are honoring the memory of Nicholas P. Spehar, a distinguished Navy SEAL who exemplified courage, dedication, and selflessness. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 19th, 1986, Nicholas grew up in Chisago City, Minnesota, and joined the Navy in March 2007. His journey was marked by extraordinary achievements, including graduating from the prestigious Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s) Training and SEAL Qualification Training with Class 267.
Nicholas served with distinction, deploying to the Philippines and Yemen in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He earned the coveted titles of Honor Man in both Naval Special Warfare Lead Breacher and Naval Special Warfare Sniper School. Known for his leadership, tireless work ethic, and elite warrior skills, Nicholas volunteered for deployment to Afghanistan upon his return from Yemen. Tragically, on August 6, 2011, he was killed in action during combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan.
Nicholas’s legacy is one of honor, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his family, faith, and country. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, recognizing his exceptional service and commitment.
By participating in this event, you are not only remembering a true American hero but also contributing to a cause that provides vital support to the families of fallen warriors. Your donations will directly impact the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
Join us in this heartfelt tribute and help us reach our goal of making a significant difference. Together, we can honor the memory of Nicholas P. Spehar and support the mission of 31 Heroes. Your generosity and participation are deeply appreciated.

31Heroes Kolsch Tapping at Big Ugly Brewing
2024-08-03 12:00 - 2024-08-04 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Big Ugly Brewing, 845 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, 23322
Join Big Ugly Brewing in Chesapeake, VA as they tap the 31Heroes Kolsch!
A portion of beer purchased supports 31Heroes.

757 Battle of the Beers
2024-09-07 13:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax)
757 Battle of the Beers is back at State Military Reservation on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. Presented by Beach Ambassadors, Veer Magazine, Virginia Craft Beer Magazine, and our presenting sponsor AERMOR!

Big Ugly Brewing will be battling it out for 31Heroes!

Brewer Competitions include:
Brewer’s Choice | People’s Choice | Battle of the Brewers

TICKETS ON SALE ! at: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/12th-annual-757-battle-of…
This event is Hampton Roads’ longest-running and largest “locals-only” beer festival…with all proceeds benefitting local charities. AERMOR is this year’s Presenting Sponsor.

Barley Boys Golf Tournament to benefit 31Heroes
2024-09-13 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)
Barley Boys Golf Tournament to benefit 31Heroes.
Cypress Point Country Club
Player Spots SOLD OUT! Limited sponsor opps available. Contact for details.

Bart's Mile
2024-11-09 - 2024-11-11
A virtual event over Veterans Day Weekend
REGISTER TODAY
Walk a mile with your canine companion in honor of Veterans Day
Saturday, November 9, 2024 –
Monday, November 11, 2024
If you are in the Hampton Roads area, join us at Big Ugly on Sunday, November 10th for Bart’s Mile!

Memorial Beach Challenge
2025-05-24 07:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
Memorial Beach Challenge is proud to organize and host an annual event that brings together athletes and families for a day of competition and comradery—but also to honor those who have served and support the heroes still in the fight. 100% of the proceeds from the event benefit 31Heroes — an organization that specializes in creating programs, financial support systems and future opportunities for service members, veterans and their families.
The main Obstacle Course Challenge event is a soft-sand adventure race—featuring Navy SEAL-approved obstacles. Very popular for young families is our Kids Fun Run, the Memorial Beach Challenge event has something for individual athletes and teams of all ages. But beyond the races that test our own physical and mental strength, the day is about honoring those whose sacrifice, strength, and bravery helps preserve the freedom we enjoy every day. The event closes with a moving memorial service, ensuring that the legacies of our heroes are never forgotten.
Register today!

31 Days for 31Heroes
2025-08-01 00:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Register TODAY!
This is an option for those who may not have the time, ability, or desire to take on all 31 miles in one go. Everyday for 31 Days you head out and ruck for one of our Heroes.

31Heroes WOD - Worldwide
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-31
The 31Heroes WOD (workout of the day) was specifically designed to remember the fallen heroes of August 6, 2011, and honor their legacy of sacrifice.
The 31Heroes WOD will take place simultaneously across the globe, in your local gym or a location of your choosing, on August 2, 2025. If August 2nd does not work with your programming, don’t let that stop you from completing the 31Heroes WOD on a different day of your choice.
If you are an athlete, sign up to complete the workout at either a gym of your choosing or as an individual athlete.
Create your fundraising page and raise or donate $31 to receive your Limited Edition WOD shirt.

The WOD is AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) in 31 minutes to honor the 31Heroes who gave their lives on August 6, 2011.
The workout consists of rope climbs, box jumps, and thrusters with a teammate. While one teammate runs with a sandbag for 400 meters, the other is performing the workout. When the one with the sandbag returns, you switch off and take up where your teammate left off until you reach 31 minutes.

The 31Heroes WOD is more than a workout.
For the athletic community, this is our moment of silence.
This is how we remember. This is how we come together to support those who’ve fought for us.

Thousand Lakes Fitness & 31Heroes WOD
2025-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Support the 6th Annual Thousand Lakes Fitness Event in Memory of Navy SEAL Nicholas P. Spehar
Click to Join the Thousand Lakes Fitness TEAM PAGE

Become a Member of the Thousand Lakes Fitness (TLF) fundraising team page.
Donate at least $31 that includes the limited edition 2025 31Heroes WOD shirt or tank (womens).
Sign up to participate with the custom TLF link in the Thank You Page (look for our logo).
Join us on August 2nd!

Thousand Lakes Fitness is proud to announce its 5th annual event, dedicated to supporting 31 Heroes, an organization that holds a special place in our hearts. As a family directly impacted by the noble mission of 31 Heroes, we invite you to join us in remembering the brave souls lost in the events of Extortion 17 and to contribute to raising crucial funds for this cause.
This year, we are honoring the memory of Nicholas P. Spehar, a distinguished Navy SEAL who exemplified courage, dedication, and selflessness. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 19th, 1986, Nicholas grew up in Chisago City, Minnesota, and joined the Navy in March 2007. His journey was marked by extraordinary achievements, including graduating from the prestigious Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s) Training and SEAL Qualification Training with Class 267.
Nicholas served with distinction, deploying to the Philippines and Yemen in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He earned the coveted titles of Honor Man in both Naval Special Warfare Lead Breacher and Naval Special Warfare Sniper School. Known for his leadership, tireless work ethic, and elite warrior skills, Nicholas volunteered for deployment to Afghanistan upon his return from Yemen. Tragically, on August 6, 2011, he was killed in action during combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan.
Nicholas’s legacy is one of honor, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his family, faith, and country. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, recognizing his exceptional service and commitment.
By participating in this event, you are not only remembering a true American hero but also contributing to a cause that provides vital support to the families of fallen warriors. Your donations will directly impact the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
Join us in this heartfelt tribute and help us reach our goal of making a significant difference. Together, we can honor the memory of Nicholas P. Spehar and support the mission of 31 Heroes. Your generosity and participation are deeply appreciated.

31Heroes Main WOD at TakeOver Athletics Virginia Beach
2025-08-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | TakeOver Athletics, 1461 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia, , VA 23453-3772
The WOD event has been held every year on the first Saturday in August and happens simultaneously across the globe, in a local gym or other locations. The WOD is an AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) in 31 minutes to honor the 31Heroes who gave their lives on Aug. 6, 2011. Each round of the workout consists of a 400-meter run with a sandbag, eight barbell thrusters, six rope climbs and 11 box jumps with a teammate. Like the warriors of our armed services, this WOD is about working together, sacrificing yourself for your teammate and accomplishing the mission as a unit. While one teammate completes the run, the other uses that time to tackle a round of thrusters, rope climbs and box jumps. When the teammate with the sandbag returns, the two swap duties, picking up where the other left off until the clock reaches 31 minutes.
While people will gather at locations worldwide for the workout, the Main Event WOD location is TakeOver Athletics at 1461 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453-3772 The event begins at 8 a.m. and heats run every 40 minutes until early afternoon. Friends, family and spectators can attend and watch for free.

31 Miles for 31Heroes/Washington DC and Virtual
2025-08-02 19:00 - 2025-08-03 09:00 (America/Halifax)
Register TODAY!
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 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.

757 Battle of the Beers
2025-09-13 13:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax)
757 Battle of the Beers is back at State Military Reservation and BIG UGLY BREWING is battling it out again for 31Heroes!
Presented by Beach Ambassadors, Veer Magazine, Virginia Craft Beer Magazine, and our presenting sponsor AERMOR!
This event is Hampton Roads’ longest-running and largest “locals-only” beer festival…with all proceeds benefitting local charities. AERMOR is this year’s Presenting Sponsor.5-Time Veer Magazine Golden Tap Awards-Gold Medal Winner-Best Beer FestivalSaturday, September 13th, 2025 at State Military Reservation in VA Beach, VAVIP 12 noon-630PMGA 1PM-6:30PM
Come watch up to 40 local brewers and their teams battle it out for bragging rights and for their favorite local charity.
Get your tickets TODAY!
-Onsite games & tournaments such as cornhole, beer pong, and more!-A silent-auction featuring brewery donations, local art, gift certificates from restaurants, and much more-A voting token for your People’s Choice vote

Bart's Mile
2025-11-08 08:00 - 2025-11-11 17:00 (America/Halifax)
A virtual event over Veterans Day Weekend
Walk a mile with your canine companion in honor of Bart and all veterans over Veterans Day weekend.
REGISTER TODAY!

Memorial Beach Challenge
2026-05-23 07:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
The Memorial Beach Challenge consists of a soft-sand Obstacle Course Challenge—featuring Navy SEAL-approved obstacles on a two-mile stretch on the shoreline and a Kids Fun Run.
The Obstacle Course is a test of physical and mental toughness, and the challenge is open to both individual racers and teams of up to four.
The Kids Fun Run is specially designed to let children be a part of the day’s fun in support of heroes and their families.

All the funds raised support 31Heroes, a non-profit organization founded after the tragedy of August 6, 2011. In a single instance, America lost 30 military service members and one U.S. military K-9– when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was downed in Afghanistan.

31 Miles for 31Heroes/Ruck
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02
Join others from around the world and ruck 31 Miles for 31 Heroes in honor of the 31 we lost on Extortion 17.
You can ruck 31 Miles with us in Washington, DC or Tampa, FL.
Join us virtually from anywhere.
Ruck 1 Mile a Day in August for the 31 Days for 31Heroes.
Registration is open, CLICK HERE TO JOIN US!
Ext 17 Ruck

31 Days for 31Heroes
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-31
31 Days for 31Heroes starting on August 1, for those who may not have the time, ability, or desire to take on all 31 miles in one go. Every day for 31 Days, you ruck one mile for one of our Heroes.
Registration launches in the Spring.

31Heroes Partner WOD
2026-08-01
The 31Heroes WOD (workout of the day) was specifically designed to remember the fallen heroes of August 6, 2011 and honor their legacy of sacrifice.

5th Annual 31Heroes Golf Tournament
2026-09-11
Join the Barley Boys for the 5th annual event on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at Cypress Point – Virginia Beach
The event SELLS OUT each year quickly. Sponsorship is the best opportunity to join in this Bourbon Tournament
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Bart's Mile
2026-11-11 05:00 - 2026-11-15 17:00 (America/Halifax)
A virtual event on Veterans Day.
Walk a mile with your canine companion in honor of Bart and all veterans over Veterans Day or the following weekend.
Registration coming soon!
