Joseph B. Cross Foundation · Special Olympics South Carolina
Heroes 4 Hope
Ruck Challenge
& 5K Fun Run
No whining. No complaining. No excuses. Just rucking and raising money to sponsor Special Olympics athletes in honor of Joseph B. Cross.
The event is complete — thank you to every hero who rucked, ran, and donated in honor of Joseph B. Cross. Hosted by Grey Fox Intelligence and Savage Craft Brewery.
Fundraising Progress
82% of Goal Reached · Sponsoring 81 of 100 Athletes
Hall of Heroes
Our Donors
These heroes answered the call.
$4,075
Raised So Far
of $5,000 goal
81
Athletes Sponsored
of 100 target
12 mi
Miles of Route
ruck + 5K run
Complete
Event Status
Oct 17, 2026
About the Event
What is
Heroes 4 Hope?
H4H is a misfit team of hikers — military, law enforcement, medical professionals, and community leaders — who ruck to raise money for causes that matter. This year, we're honoring Joseph B. Cross and raising funds to sponsor 100 Special Olympics South Carolina athletes in the 2026 State Fall Games.
A hero is an individual who performs an action that offers life-changing hope for the sole benefit of another person without desire for recognition or personal gain. Pick your challenge — the 12-mile ruck or the 5K Fun Run — raise money for athletes who truly appreciate the effort, and finish with burgers and cold drinks at Savage Craft Brewery.
Hosted by Grey Fox Intelligence and Savage Craft Brewery.
Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Savage Craft Brewery · 430 Center St, West Columbia, SC
Ruck Step Off
8:00AM (Check-in 7:30AM)
5K Fun Run Start
10:00AM (Check-in 9:30AM)
Route
12 miles along the Riverwalk (start/finish at Savage Craft)
Pack Requirement
10lb minimum · 20lb for the harder challenge (ruck only)
Hosted By
Grey Fox Intelligence & Savage Craft Brewery
Benefiting
Joseph B. Cross Foundation · Special Olympics SC
Navigate the App
Everything You Need
In Honor of Joseph
Meet the man whose life of kindness and determination inspires every mile. Joe loved Special Olympics — help us carry his legacy.
His Story5K Run Route
Live GPS tracking and turn-by-turn directions for the 5K run. Never get lost on the course.
View Route12-Mile Ruck March
Navigate the full 12-mile ruck route along the Riverwalk with real-time location tracking.
View RouteThe Mission Continues
Your donation to the Joseph B. Cross Foundation sponsors Special Olympics athletes in Joe's memory. Every $50 sponsors one athlete's participation in the State Fall Games. Help us reach 100 athletes.
Donate Now · Sponsor an Athlete
Event Complete · Oct 17, 2026
Thank You, Heroes
To every rucker, runner, volunteer, sponsor, and donor — thank you. You carried Joseph's memory down every mile of the Riverwalk and helped sponsor Special Olympics South Carolina athletes in the 2026 State Fall Games.
No whining. No complaining. No excuses. Just a community of heroes showing up for one another.