Old Glory Ultra Relay: 12 Veterans Run 3,000 Miles to Set Record and Support Fellow Vets

The Old Glory Ultra Relay

• 🇺🇸 12 military veterans embarked on a historic 3,000-mile journey from San Diego to Washington, D.C., in the Old Glory Ultra Relay.
• 🎯 The mission aimed to set a world record for the continuous relay of an American flag across the United States and raise $1 million for veteran support.
• 🏃‍♂️ Participants ran at a pace of seven to eight-minute miles, covering distances day and night through diverse terrains and weather conditions.

Team Red, White, and Blue's Mission

• 💡 The relay was critical for Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB), an organization dedicated to forging America's leading health and wellness community for veterans.
• 🤝 Team RWB provides over 19,000 events annually to foster social connectedness, a sense of purpose, and the team environment veterans miss from military service.
• 💪 The organization emphasizes the importance of physical fitness for overall health and wellness among veterans.

Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Action

• 🏅 The Old Glory Ultra Relay aimed to showcase that veterans are not broken and are capable of achieving remarkable feats.
• 📣 The journey served as a wakeup call to both veterans and the nation, encouraging everyone to get out and engage in activity.
• 💬 Participants shared how the relay inspired people to overcome their own physical and mental barriers, with some joining virtually and sharing their stories.
• ✨ The event highlighted the power of the human body and spirit to accomplish extraordinary things, bringing emotional moments to participants and observers alike.