The Hero Loan team is hiking 26.2 miles to honor those service members involved in the Bataan Death March. Each year the Bataan Memorial Death March invites participants to hike in blistering high-desert sun of the White Sands Missile Range for this event. We invite you to join us virtually to raise money for Fisher House Foundation. 100% of donations will support this great cause!

We are pushing our bodies with one goal - to help our military. With 35 pounds on our backs, our team will complete the 26.2 miles to spread awareness of the sacrifices made in Bataan, and to fundraise for a great organization dedicated to serving our military, Fisher House Foundation. 

Too extreme? No problem, try out the 14 mile honorary option instead - weight optional.  

Event Details

Date: March 20, 2022

Entry Fee: $75. Veterans and active military, email [email protected] for a promo code!

Fundraising Minimum: $250 per person

Registration Deadline: February 16th to receive Bataan Memorial Death March and Keep Climbing Foundation t-shirts.

What's Included?

• Official Registration into the Bataan Memorial Death March includes a marcher packet that includes a Marcher T-Shirt, Commemorative Dog Tag, Marcher Bib and Participation Medal.
• Hero Loan Bataan Memorial Death March t-shirt.

Event Check-in: Check-in starting at 7:30am at the locations below. Hiking starts at 8am. 

Team Courses (Maps Below):

• St. Louis, MO: Katy trail starting at the St. Charles trailhead to the Augusta trailhead (26.8 mi). St. Charles trailhead: 222 S Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301
• Austin, TX:  Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead (2201 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746)
• or, blaze your own trail! Complete the 14.2- or 26.2-mile march on 3/20 by mapping out your own course. Invite friends and family to join. 

Heavy Event Participants: Wear a 35 pound backpack filled with non-perishable food. We will collect food donations afterward. 

Gear List: Boots (broken in), water for day, trail food/snacks, sunscreen, hat for sun protection, moleskin and Band-Aids, extra pair of socks, and ruck sack.

Bataan Website

Bataan March FAQs

Bataan Training Plan and Safety Tips

Thank you to our gear sponsor Woodroad Gear by providing socks and t-shirts to our participants!

Our Inspiration

Hero Loan is all about service and support. For the men and women that have given their service, Hero Loan prides itself in serving veterans and military families to get the home loans they deserve.

Keep Climbing Foundation is all about building stronger communities. We do this by raising financial support and awareness for children and military who need it the most.

As strong partners, we are honored to be climbing to raise money and awareness for Fisher House Foundation – an organization that has served over 400,000 families since its inception and is focused on supporting military and veteran families in a variety of ways, including providing comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.

100% of donations will support Fisher House!

Trail Maps

St. Louis Trail Map (St. Charles to Augusta trailhead; Marathon Distance)

Austin Trail Map (Red = Honorary distance; Green = Continued path for Full distance)

Join us or donate today! Click the "Donate & Tickets" button.

Keep Climbing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that organizes mountain climbing fundraisers in order to raise money and awareness for children’s and Veterans’ causes.