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Save the date.

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Since 2013, The Heroes Project has hosted Climb for Heroes on our local training grounds, Mt. Baldy, California, a non-competitive, family-friendly day hike accessible to all fitness levels and ages.

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WATCH

See it for yourself.

Check out the video to experience Climb for Heroes, and explore our photo albums of past events below.

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The Climb

Every step toward the summit is earned.

Climb for Heroes kicks off with an early‑morning check‑in at Base Camp. Grab your coffee and snacks, get your bearings, and jump straight into the adventure. The mountain energy hits immediately  no waiting, just go.

Climb for Heroes is a non‑competitive, family‑friendly hike for all ages, fitness levels, kids, and friendly dogs. Come with your crew, your co‑workers, or roll in solo and meet a mountain full of do‑gooders. With a minimum donation of $150, it’s accessible to everyone. Bring water, a daypack, sunscreen, a little cash, and your fired‑up philanthropic self; your adventure starts the moment you arrive.

In 30–60 minutes, you’ll reach Camp 1, your first milestone. From there, every 45 minutes or so, you’ll hit another camp, each one marking your progress with a sponsor‑designed gift, a badge of honor for every challenge conquered. And all along the trail, injured veterans are stationed at each camp as living reminders of resilience, the people this climb honors, cheering you on every step of the way. At the summit, you’ll earn a medal proving you made it! 

Your heart will race from the climb, the views, and the inspiration of injured veterans stationed along the route, cheering you on with strength and resilience. And remember: this is YOUR hike. Go at your pace. Turn back anytime and enjoy The Notch if you need a break. The mountain, the challenge, and the adventure of a lifetime are calling your name.

No Pressure

There's no pressure here. You can always retreat to The Notch, the climb meets you where you are.

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Can't Make It?

Become a Virtual Participant.

If Mt. Baldy isn’t nearby, you can still answer the call. Sign up, donate, fundraise, and get those miles in from wherever you are, a local park, a mountain trail, or laps around your neighborhood. The mission moves because you do.

Register, tag @theheroesproject, and complete the 8‑mile round‑trip distance by November 8th. Every finisher of the full mileage will receive a participant t‑shirt, a sponsor‑designed camp gift, and a medal honoring the miles you put in.

Track your progress with Strava, MyFitnessPal, or Google Fit. When you've finished, email info@theheroesproject.org with a photo and your app data to receive your swag.

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The Heroes Project — Archive

Past Events.

A look back at the climbs, community moments, and the people who helped shape our journey.

SPONSORS

Our trusted sponsors from day one.

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"Climb for Heroes isn’t about the mountain, it’s about showing our veterans that thousands of people are willing to take a step for them."

— JJ Sailer, Executive Director, THE HEROES PROJECT

From hospital bed to summit. We take injured U.S. military veterans from recovery to the mountain — and honor every step between.

We are honored to be considered one of our nation's most trusted non-profits

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