The WWII Challenge

The World War II Challenge is a unique, virtual opportunity to honor our WWII veterans.  Registration is open from 6/4/21 to 7/4/21. You can complete any of the following courses:

Operation Pacific Theater 72 Mile CourseOperation Pacific Theater 717 Mile CourseOperation Liberty Road 100 Mile CourseOperation Liberty Road 712 Mile Course

All operations must be completed and results must be submitted between 7/4/21 and 9/6/21.

OPERATION PACIFIC THEATER VIRTUAL 717 MILE COURSE - From 1941-1945, American service members crossed the vast Pacific Ocean in a feat that seemed impossible. Island after island, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines distinguished themselves against a backdrop of unfamiliar terrain, diverse local populations, and a tenacious enemy. This challenge pays tribute to the 717-mile length of the Burma Road, the chief supply route for China’s stand against Imperial Japan. The course will take participants from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay (717 miles/ 1154 km). Individuals or teams have from Independence Day (July 4th) until Labor Day (September 6th) to complete the virtual Pacific Theatre course. You can walk, jog, run, bike or use a treadmill to complete the challenge! 

OPERATION PACIFIC THEATER VIRTUAL 72 MILE COURSE - American service members traversed a course of miles to defeat a determined enemy entrenched throughout Asia and the Western Pacific. Operation Pacific Theater pays tribute to the service members who braved overwhelming obstacles. The 72-mile course takes participants from Pearl Harbor to Midway Island.  Individuals or teams have from Independence Day (July 4th) until Labor Day (September 6th) to complete the virtual Pacific Theatre course. You can walk, jog, run, bike or use a treadmill to complete the challenge! 

OPERATION LIBERTY ROAD VIRTUAL 712 MILE COURSE -  Honor D-Day and the 712 mile route our Allied forces marched to achieve the Liberation of France in the summer of 1944. Individuals or teams have from Independence Day (July 4th) until Labor Day (September 6th) to complete the virtual Operation Liberty Road 712 mile course from Sainte-Mere-Eglise in the Normandy region of France to Bastogne, Belgium (712 miles/1147 km). You can walk, jog, run, bike or use a treadmill to complete the course!

OPERATION LIBERTY ROAD VIRTUAL 100 MILE COURSE - Join this unique opportunity to honor D-Day and our Allied forces who liberated France in the summer of 1944. Individuals or teams have from Independence Day (July 4th) until Labor Day (September 6th) to complete the virtual Operation Liberty Road 100 mile Challenge from Saint-Mere-Eglise in the Normandy region of France to St. Malo in the Brittany region of France (100 miles/161 km). You can walk, jog, run, bike or use a treadmill to complete the course!

What Do I Receive With My Registration? All individual and team participants receive a commemorative t-shirt, WWII finishers dog tag medallion, virtual bib, and a 25% discount admission ticket into The National WWII Museum in New Orleans with their registration. Participants that complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing to win a two night stay at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans along with free admission into the museum!

When Do I Receive My Packet?  

LOCAL PACKET PICK-UP: Local participants will pick-up their packets at the CCC offices located at 320 Metairie Hammond Hwy on Thursday, 7/15/21 from 5:30-7:30 pm.  A friend can pick up your packet if you are unable to attend local packet pick-up.
DIRECTIONS FOR PACKET PICK-UP: Our building is located in Bucktown near R&O's Restaurant and has a waterfall and bead dog in the front. Enter the first-floor garage of the building located on Seminole Ave. and drive through the garage/around the horseshoe. Your packet will be given to you through the passenger side window to maintain social distancing.US SHIPPING: Packets will be shipped after registration has closed.OUTSIDE OF US SHIPPING: Packets will be shipped after registration has closed.

How do I log my miles? For instruction on how to submit virtual results, please CLICK HERE.

Who does this event benefit? This event will benefit The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. 100% of donations and part of registration proceeds will go to support the Museum and its mission. The National WWII Museum is an independent nonprofit and therefore largely relies on admissions sales, memberships, and other donations to support its operations. Your support allows future generations to better appreciate the real stories of our heroes, their struggle and sacrifice. Help us  honor the legacy of the WWII generation

You Can Do It! The 2021 World War II Challenge is a great way to honor the WWII generation and support the Museum. If you can't participate, be a hero by donating to the cause!