THE WWII CHALLENGE
We are proud to be partnering with The National WWII Museum to produce this unique fitness challenge in honor of the WWII generation! Join us for this unique opportunity to honor the WWII generation by participating in one of the challenges as an individual or on a team.
This virtual series from Crescent City Classic in partnership with The National WWII Museum explores the history and stories of World War II from 4 separate courses: Liberty Road, the Pacific Theater, the Race to Messina and the North African Campaign.
This event benefits The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. 100% of donations and part of registration proceeds will go to support the Museum and its mission.
Your support allows future generations to better appreciate the real stories of WWII veterans, their struggles and sacrifice. Help us honor their legacy!
Registration Information
$50.00
*Entry Fees are non-refundable.
*Entry fees are $50 per person for individual and team registrations.
ALL ENTRANTS RECEIVE:
• Commemorative race bib for your challenge, virtual bib (printable .pdf), t-shirt, and finishers medal
• 25% discounted admission for the National WWII Museum
RACE PACKETS:
• LOCAL PACKET PICK-UP: Local Participants can choose to pick up their packet. Details with times and location will be in your confirmation email.
• US SHIPPING: During registration, choose to have your packet shipped to you for a cost of $18.00.
HOW IT WORKS:
Step 1: Register as an individual or start a team in honor of the WWII generation.
Step 2: Track your progress by logging your daily mileage and activity (walk/run/bike).
Step 3: Complete the challenge and receive your finisher’s medallion, a commemorative t-shirt, and 25% off admission to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Team Discount
Invite your friends to join you for this year’s WWII Challenge!
Teams of 10+ receive a $5/participant discount off of registration.
How does it work?
During registration, the initial member of the group will be able to create the team and team name. As other members of the group register, they will select that team name from the drop-down menu to join that group. The first 9 team members will pay the regular registration price. When the 10th member joins the team, he/she will receive the $5 discount. As soon as the 10th registration is complete, the first 9 team members will receive a $5 refund applied to their original form of payment.
Liberty Road Challenge
Join this unique opportunity to honor D-Day and our Allied forces who liberated France in the summer of 1944. The Liberty Road Challenge virtual course follows in the footsteps of Allied troops along Liberty Road (French La Voie de la Liberté). The 1,147-kilometer march began on Utah Beach in Normandy on June 6, across Northern France to Metz, and then northwards to Bastogne, Belgium which was liberated on September 10,1944 and held strong during the Battle of the Bulge.
Liberty Road Challenges:
- The 712-mile Course: Individuals or teams virtually travel from Normandy to Bastogne, Belgium. As you complete the course, you will virtually visit 8 sites along the Allied troops journey along Liberty Road.
- The 100-mile Course: Individuals or teams visit each site along the course from Normandy to Bastogne in smaller mile segments. This challenge course is designed for those that want a shorter challenge.
Both above challenges can be completed by individuals or teams. You can walk, jog, run, bike, or use a treadmill to log your miles by 2/15/25.
Race to Messina Challenge
On July 10, 1943, the Allied armada set sail for Sicily. By July 13, more than 3,000 ships landed over 150,000 ground troops, aided by more than 4,000 aircraft. The Americans landed to the south with the goal to sweep west and then advance east. The British landed in the east and would move to the north. The goal for both armies was the northeastern city of Messina.
Lieutenant General George S. Patton landed with the US Seventh Army at Gela, while the General Bernard Montgomery, led the British Eighth Army in the east. The rivalry spilled into the Race to Messina. Patton would eventually beat Montgomery to Messina, arriving on August 17, 1943.
250 Mile Challenge:
The Race to Messina Challenge covers 250 miles as a symbolic route from Patton’s landings in Gela, moving west to Agrigento, north to Palermo, and east to Messina.
This challenge can be completed by individuals or teams. You can walk, jog, run, bike, or use a treadmill to log your miles by 2/15/25.
Pacific Theater Challenge
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 is inspired by and pays tribute to the service members who braved overwhelming obstacles along 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.
Pacific Theater Challenges:
- The 717-mile Course: Individuals or teams virtually complete the 717 miles of Burma Road. As you complete the course, you will virtually visit 9 sites the American service members journeyed to defeat Imperial Japan.
- The 72-mile Course: Individuals or teams visit each site along the course in smaller mile segments. This challenge course is designed for those that want a shorter challenge.
Both above challenges can be completed by individuals or teams. You can walk, jog, run, bike, or use a treadmill to log your miles by 2/15/25.
North African Campaign Challenge
In the first week of November 1942, American ground troops joined the battle against Germany for the first time when US Army forces landed at several sites in French North Africa as part of Operation Torch. Follow the route of the 1st Armored Division during their campaign in Northwest Africa. This challenge covers 805 miles from the city of Oran, Algeria to the city of Bizerte, Tunisia.
805-Mile Challenge: Individuals or teams virtually complete the 805 miles from Oran, Algeria to Bizerte, Tunisia. As you complete the course, you will virtually visit 7 sites along the US Army’s Operation Torch campaign.
105-Mile Challenge: Individuals or teams visit each site along the course from Oran to Bizerte in smaller mile segments. This challenge course is designed for those that want a shorter challenge.
This challenge can be completed by individuals or teams. You can walk, jog, run, bike, or use a treadmill to log your miles by 2/15/25.
FAQ's
Who benefits from this event?
This event benefits the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. 100% of donations and part of all registration proceeds support the Museum ad its mission.
What is a virtual challenge?
A virtual challenge is a unique fitness movement to keep people active! Individuals or team members can walk, jog, run, bike, or use a treadmill to complete the challenges.
How many people can I have on my team?
Teams can be made up of as many participants as you like!
Can my challenge packet be mailed?
US SHIPPING: You can have your packet shipped to you. Shipping and handling costs are $18.00/person. Packets will be shipped early December.
There is also an option for local pick up.
What do I get with my registration fee?
All participants receive a commemorative challenge race bib, an exclusive virtual bib (printable .pdf), t-shirt, finishers medallion, and 25% discount admission to the National WWII Museum.
When can I start logging my miles? How do I submit results?
Start completing your challenge and submitting your miles as soon as you finish registering. For instructions on how to submit miles, CLICK HERE.
