EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck - Shadow Events
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Anywhere, Doylestown, PA 18901
- Type
- Run
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Race feel
Honor fallen service members and support their families by joining a worldwide 3.1-mile run, walk, or ruck event.
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersThis memorial run and ruck honors the 31 warriors lost on August 6th, 2011, during the EXTORTION 17 incident, marking a devastating day in Naval Special Warfare history. What began as a single 3.1-mile race has expanded into a worldwide event. Participants activate communities globally to remember the sacrifices of service members and veterans, and to support the families of fallen heroes. It's a profound way to express gratitude and celebrate lives.
What to expect
- Participate in a 3.1-mile run, walk, or ruck to honor heroes.
- Join a global community dedicated to remembering service members.
From the organizer
On August 6th 2011, a United States CH-47 Chinook military helicopter operating with the call sign EXTORTION 17 was shot down, marking the most devastating day in Naval Special Warfare history and the single largest loss of life for U.S. forces since the war in Afghanistan began in October 2001. The US military lost 31 warriors that day.
Joggin’ for Frogmen was created to honor these heroes and all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. What began as a single 3.1 mile race in San Diego has expanded to a worldwide event hosting thousands of participants with a mission to to activate communities from around the world to honor the sacrifices of our service members and veterans, and to support the families of our fallen heroes. These races bring communities together to celebrate the lives of America’s fallen and to express our deep gratitude to those still serving.
Join us the week of August 6, 2025 and walk, run or ruck to remember.
