Egress Endurance : Running, Trail Running, Endurance Events, With a Mission
Empowering, Inspiring, and Encouraging Others Through Endurance and Community - Running, Trail Running, and Endurance Events
The MIssion of Egress Endurance
Mission Statement – Egress Endurance
At Egress Endurance, our mission is to provide positive outlets by encouraging individuals to get outdoors and challenge their minds, bodies, and spirits through endurance sports. We believe that humans are creatures of habit—and without intentionally replacing destructive patterns with life-giving ones, we risk falling back into cycles of negativity.
Egress Endurance exists to inspire change by highlighting the transformative power of nature, movement, and community. Through endurance-based challenges and outdoor experiences, we strive to help people find strength, healing, and a path toward overcoming adversity.
The Egress Endurance Project
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2025 Event Dates
The Frozen Mission Classic Charity Hockey Tournament
❄️ Frozen Mission Classic Charity Hockey Tournament ❄️
Get ready for two days of high-energy hockey with a purpose! The Frozen Mission Classic is more than just a tournament — it’s a chance to give back and make a difference. 🏒
📅 Dates & Times:
Friday, August 8: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, August 9: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Patterson Ice Rink
📫 Address: 2550 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
🎟️ Tickets:
• $15 for both days
(Attend as many games as you would like both days!)
All proceeds benefit Gateway Mission and The Egress Endurance Project, two local nonprofits dedicated to supporting individuals overcoming addiction and homelessness.
- https://egressendurance.org/the-ee-project
✅ Great hockey
✅ Community impact
✅ Giveaways & more
Whether you’re playing, cheering, or volunteering—join us and bring HOPE to the rink!
Follow this event for updates, team info, and how you can get involved.
Riley Trails Marathon & Ruck Challenge
2025 Riley Trails Marathon & Ruck Challenge
Saturday, August 16, 2025 8:00 AM
Riley Trails Park & Benjamin’s Hope – Holland, MI
Lace up and join us for the 2025 Riley Trails Marathon & Ruck Challenge—a unique endurance event combining trail running and rucking for a powerful cause! Set in the beautiful woods and winding paths of Riley Trails Park and Benjamin’s Hope in Holland,
Michigan, this event features a challenge for every level:
Running Events:
• Marathon (26.2 miles)
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• 10K Trail Run
• 4-Person Relay (Marathon distance)
Rucking Events:
• 13.1 Mile Ruck
• 10K Ruck
Whether you’re running for a personal best or rucking to raise awareness, your effort makes a real difference. All proceeds support three incredible local nonprofits:
✅ The Egress Endurance Project – empowering those battling addiction through movement and community
✅ Benjamin’s Hope – enriching the lives of adults with autism
✅ Field to Freedom – advocating for veterans and first responders
Come out and push your limits while giving back to the community. Let’s go the distance—together.
🔗 Details & Registration Below!
Riley Trails 10K & 13.1 Mile Ruck Challenge
RILEY TRAILS MARATHON EVENT NEW THIS YEAR: 10K & 13.1 Ruck Events
Ruck to support Field to Freedom, a veteran-founded charity helping military members and veterans battling PTSD.
Ultra Bird Trails Races & Ruck Challenge
Ultra Bird Trail Races & RUCK
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Pigeon Creek Park – West Olive, MI
Get ready to test your grit on the trails of beautiful Pigeon Creek Park at the 2025 Ultra Bird Trail Races & RUCK! Whether you’re chasing a new distance record or carrying weight with purpose, this fall endurance challenge has something for everyone.
Event Schedule:
🕗 8:00 AM – 12-Hour Trail Run
🕗 8:00 AM – 6-Hour Ruck & Run
🕗 8:00 AM – 3-Hour Ruck
🕘 9:00 AM – 5K Trail Race
🕘 9:00 AM – 10K Trail Race
Take on the trails solo or bring your crew—whether you’re running light or rucking heavy, every mile supports a greater purpose.
All proceeds from this event support two incredible non-profits:
✅ The Egress Endurance Project – empowering individuals battling addiction through movement and community
✅ Gateway Mission – providing shelter, food, and long-term transformation for men, women, and children in need
Hosted by Egress Endurance, the Ultra Bird is more than a race—it’s a movement.
Push your limits. Carry the mission. Endure with purpose.
📍 Location: Pigeon Creek Park, West Olive, MI
🗓 Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
⏰ Start Times: Vary by event (see above)
Our Incredible 2025 Partners & Sponsors
