Badge of Strength Endurance Challenge supporting The Mental Health Association (MHA)
Badge of Strength Endurance Challenge supporting The Mental Health Association (MHA)
About Mental Health Association
Who We Are
MHA (Mental Health Association) is a community-based nonprofit serving communities throughout Western Massachusetts, dedicated to helping people achieve and sustain their best lives. We deliver comprehensive, person-centered support—including mental health therapy, substance use recovery, care for individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury, and safe, stable housing and residential programs.
Thank you for your support!
Always Ready. First In, Last Out. So Others May Live.
These are the mottos that define first responders, military members, veterans and correctional professionals - driven by rapid, safe, and effective action. Do you have what it takes to apply those same skills in the Badge of Strength Endurance Challenge?
The Badge of Strength Endurance Challenge is built around the team-based approach used every day in the first responder community. It challenges participants to demonstrate strength, endurance, strategic thinking, and grit. Each team will face six structured challenges designed to test performance across multiple disciplines, all within a two-hour time limit to complete the course.
Each team must be led by a first responder, law enforcement, active military member, correctional professional, or veteran - bringing leadership and experience to the challenge. Community members are encouraged to join these teams, creating a unique opportunity to participate alongside those who serve.
Teams can choose their level of difficulty - Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced - based on their readiness and goals.
The event will be held on October 11th and 12th, and teams will select one day only to participate. Teams do not compete on both days.
For full challenge details, requirements, and rules, please review the Participant Handbook. To view the "How to Register" videos with step-by-step instructions, click here for Mobile Registration or Desktop Registration.
The cost to register is $165 per participant, with a $300 minimum fundraising commitment. Registration includes a commemorative participant item, a race bib, a race card, a commemorative patch, a commemorative coin, parking and transportation to the event, as well as full support throughout the event.
This event is a fundraiser supporting mental health programs and services at the Mental Health Association (MHA), in partnership with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office.
Every step taken, every lift made, and every challenge completed fuels this fundraising mission, strengthening the network of support for first responders, law enforcement, correctional professionals, military members, veterans, and our community as a whole.