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Embrace the Ruck Challenge

By Veterans Center

Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00am MST

+ 8 dates

  • Saturday, February 14, 2026 12am
  • Sunday, February 15, 2026 12am
  • Monday, February 16, 2026 12am
  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12am
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12am
  • Thursday, February 19, 2026 12am
  • Friday, February 20, 2026 12am
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026 12am

Help the SUU Veterans Center honor all who served during the Global War on Terrorism as we embrace the tradition of the Taji 100! During the month of February, move as many miles as you can by walking, running, cycling, swimming, or rowing. At the end of the month, we will give out prizes to the top 3 highest mileages!

  • You don't need to do the same activity all month, just keep moving!
  • Open to all! SUU and members of the community!
  • Submit this form EVERY time you log miles
  • Challenge runs from January 31, 2026 to February 28, 2026
  • Make sure you submit your $5 donation on SUU Giving to be eligible to win a prize
    • (Select "Other Amount" and type $5, then in the dropdown for "I want to support" choose “Other Gift Fund”, and type "Military-Connected Gift Fund" in the box provided)
  • ALL donations go towards providing scholarships and resources to SUU military connected students!
  • Winners will receive a Battle Bottle Water Bottle with an SUU Veterans Center Patch and be notified via email on March 2, 2026 to pick up your prize at the SUU Veterans Center

If you would like to simultaneously participate in the free virtual version of the GWOT 100 (the successor to the Taji 100) sign up here! The SUU Veterans Center staff will be participating as a team for the GWOT 100 as well!

What is the Taji 100?

The Taji 100 originated in 2010 at Camp Taji, Iraq, as a way for deployed service members to maintain physical health and boost morale while stationed overseas.

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