Supporting USAF Special Warfare Veteran Foundations
Tier 1: Take Up Your Mantle
This tier is designed for the individual or group who wants to truly challenge themselves and is not for the faint of heart. This is a two section hike spanning 52.4 miles of the New England Trail with a cumulative ascent of 13,546ft. Full Send! Let's get after it!
Date, Time, & Location
Oct 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – Oct 04, 2025, 7:30 PM
Windsor Locks, 58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, USA
About the event
Day 1 Start: Windsor Locks High School, Windsor Locks CT
Day 2 Start: Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain CT
Distance: 1-50+ miles (You do not have complete the full 50 miles, do what you can!)
Event Ascent over two days: 13,356ft
Event Descent: 10,816ft
Target Avg. Pace: 2.6mph
Hiking time: 1hrs-8hrs Challenger Dependent)
Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” — Matthew 7:13–14 (ESV)
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” — Hebrews 12:11 (ESV)
Take Up Your Mantle Tier
This tier is for those ready to push their limits—physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's not for the faint of heart. The challenge is a two-day section hike, covering a full marathon each day. The mornings begin with a short sermon focused on that day’s theme, followed by a story about a current or fallen USAF Special Warfare veteran highlighting the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of these warriors.
Challengers will be asked to reflect and journal (audio recording recommended) on the scripture and stories shared that day with the family and friends sponsoring them. This is a vital part of our mission—both for the growth of the challenger and to honor these veterans by making their stories known and their names remembered. It is our hope and prayer that at the end of this challenge, you will not come out the same person—and that you discover you are more capable than you ever thought possible.
There's an Information packet below with everything you need to prepare (Navigation, Communications, Water Tables, Basic Food Recommendations, Emergencies, and any other Equipment Recommendations). For further question's there will be a scheduled zoom meeting Sep. 26th @ 7:00pm, so please read through the packet and have your questions prepared. Link for the meeting time is in the packet below.
Tier 1 GPX File Link: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1DyzAoZNWZaDFhV8Km2NFOf-ZZ3UyyapI
Day 1 Theme: We Get To Do This
Day 2 Theme: The Mountain Pass – What’s Your Why?
Tickets
Take Up Your Mantle
This event is not for the faint of heart and will test any challenger looking to push themselves. This is a two section hike spanning 52.4 miles of the New England Trail with a cumalitive ascent of 13,546ft. Full send, let's get after it!
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
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