2020 - Remember the Fallen Virtual 21K  Run Walk - Houston

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The Virtual Run Challenge paying tribute to these soldiers we are introducing our first annual Memorial Day Virtual Running event.

Houston

REMEMBER THE FALLEN VIRTUAL RUNMemorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. In the tradition of The Virtual Run Challenge paying tribute to these soldiers we are introducing our first annual Memorial Day Virtual Running event. Our Remember the Fallen virtual run will be a distance of 21k. 21k was chosen for the distance because it is commonly recognized as the highest honor by many nations. Also, represented by the number 21 and is also depicted in this year’s finisher medal is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. During the guard repeats the following routine until they are relieved:<ul><li>Marches 21 steps south down the 63-foot-long (19 m) black mat laid across the Tomb.</li></ul><ul><li>Turns and faces east, toward the Tomb, for 21 seconds.</li></ul><ul><li>Turns and faces north, changes weapon to outside shoulder, and waits 21 seconds.</li></ul><ul><li>Marches 21 steps down the mat.</li></ul><ul><li>Turns and faces east for 21 seconds.</li></ul><ul><li>Turns and faces south, changes weapon to outside shoulder, and waits 21 seconds.</li></ul>“We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.”– James A. GarfieldCHARITY INFORMATION2020 offers more opportunity for charities to benefit from this event. We will be offering our standard designated/default charity donation.New for this year is, if you work for a specific charity (preferably one that works with less fortunate military families or military in general) we are offering the opportunity for your charity to benefit from this event. If you are interested in how your charity or non-profit can benefit please contact us a <a href="http://mail to: charity@thevirtualrunchallenge.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">charity@thevirtualrunchallenge.com</a>HOW TO COMPLETE:1. Register for the race: Standard Participants will receive 2020 Remember the Fallen Finisher Medal, Official Tyvek Race Bib. Race Packets will start shipping around May 10, 20202. Choose a location3. It’s your race! Run, Walk; Indoors or Outside you set the pace4. Submit your results, earn your medal and bragging rights with your friends5. Register for your next race!<a href="https://www.thevirtualrunchallenge.com/virtual-race-event/2020-memorial-day-21k-virtual-running-event/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Official Event Page</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/virtualrunchallenge/?source_id=1633937136647923" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join The Virtual Run Challenge Facebook Group</a><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/virtualrunchallenge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join our STRAVA Club</a>Or to find out about other cool events The Virtual Run Challenge offers visit our <a href="https://www.thevirtualrunchallenge.com/virtual-run-events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a> and start a challenge today!