2025 Mammoth March
2024-10-25 - 2025-10-25
Register for the Mammoth March near you and join the Marine Raider Foundation in a 20-mile hike to help Marine Raiders and their families! Choose the event closest to you or make it a weekend get-away that gives back! You can earn some awesome swag by hitting fundraising milestones, including a Marine Raider Foundation tech tee that is just PERFECT for 20 miles on the trails! We will also have awards for our top three fundraisers at the end of the race series next October. Choose your hike, register, invite family and friends to join you, either by hiking with you in person or donating to your fundraising campaign!
Race details are at https://www.mammothmarch.com/
Create your fundraising page here: https://givebutter.com/MarineRaiderMammothMarchTeam

February 1, 2025 – Florida – Dunns Creek State Park
February 15, 2025 – Arizona – McDowell Mountain Regional Park
February 22, 2025 – Texas – Dinosaur Valley State Park
March 22, 2025 – Oregon – Silver Falls State Park
April 5, 2025 – Virginia – Pocahantas State Park
April 12, 2025 – Alabama – Oak Mountain State Park
May 3, 2025 – Tennessee – Fall Creek Falls State Park
May 10, 2025 – South Carolina – Kings Mountain State Park
May 31, 2025 – Delaware – Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
June 7, 2025 – Massachusetts – Wompatuck State Park
June 14, 2025 – Wisconsin – Long Lake Recreation Area
June 28, 2025 – Indiana – Versailles State Park
August 2, 2025 – Ohio – Burr Oak State Park
August 16, 2025 – Michigan – Stony Creek Metropark
September 7, 2025 – Missouri – Defiance Ridge Vineyards
SOLD OUT – October 11, 2025 – North Carolina – Lake James State Park (this is a rescheduling of the 2024 event that was cancelled due to damage from Hurricane Helene)

We would love to have Raider Race team members at each and every Mammoth March! If you are interested in being a team captain, please contact Sarah Christian at schristian@marineraiderfoundation.org.
Join our team on the trails and in our mission of “Helping those who have sacrificed the most!”

Heritage Distilling Company Salute Battle of Iwo Jima 80th Anniversary Limited Edition Whiskey
2025-01-18 - 2025-03-15
Heritage Distilling Company, Inc., a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, is proud to unveil its latest tribute in the Salute Series: the “Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition” in partnership with the Marine Raider Foundation (MRF). This exclusive release commemorates the 1945 battle wherein more than 25,000 Marines were wounded and 6,140 gave the ultimate sacrifice in one of World War II’s most historic battles.
“The Battle of Iwo Jima is a defining chapter in our nation’s history, and this year marks the 80th anniversary of that battle,” said Sara Kellerman, military veteran, co-founder and Vice President of Heritage Distilling Company’s Salute Series line of spirits. “With this release, we aim to honor the enduring legacy of the Marines while giving back to the Marine Raider Foundation, which continues to support those who have served. Since the launch of our first product under the Salute Series banner just over one year ago, we have raised nearly $190,000 for donations to our military charity partners. We are eager to add to that impressive tally with this newest edition.”
The limited-edition whiskey label hints at the iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning image of the American flag on Mount Suribachi, a symbol of American resilience and determination, while focusing on the intensity of the warriors who were on the ground executing the mission. Kellerman commented, “This ‘Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition’ is more than a whiskey; it’s a tribute to the resilience and spirit of America’s heroes, where uncommon valor was common.”
Exclusive features of the “Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition” include:

Bottled at “Howitzer strength,” this 105-proof straight bourbon whiskey has been aged for 5 years, offering a bold and robust flavor profile.
Only 2,200 bottles were made, priced at $95 each.
The label features exclusive art by Michael Solovey, whose work helps bring the Salute Series to life.
The design reflects the black volcanic ash that covers Iwo Jima, tying the whiskey to the battle’s historical context.
Customers who purchase two bottles will receive a frameable lithograph by Michael Solovey titled “GUNG HO”, inspired by the iconic flag-raising and designed to honor the Marine Corps’ enduring spirit.
10% of gross profits from the Iwo Jima Edition will benefit the Marine Raider Foundation.

Marine Raiders, the Marine Corps’ original elite Special Operations unit, played a key role in early Pacific campaigns, and many Raiders later served in the Battle of Iwo Jima after their regiment was restructured in 1944. The partnership with the Marine Raider Foundation holds deep personal significance for the Heritage team. Charles H. Meacham, who entered the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II at the age of 17, was selected for the Marine Raiders after graduating from basic training and completing the Marines’ “Special Operations” selection and training process. Charles’s son, Chuck Meacham, is a longtime Heritage stockholder and supporter and has been a dedicated board member of the MRF for several years. “Just as with our previous labels under the Salute Series, we look for ways to create more meaningful and deeper ties to the people we seek to honor, and being able to honor the service and sacrifice of specific veterans like Charles H. Meacham makes this extra special for our entire team,” noted Sara Kellerman.
“The Marine Raider Foundation is honored to partner with Heritage Distilling Company for this meaningful tribute to the Battle of Iwo Jima as we approach the 80th anniversary of that battle which helped cement the enduring legacy of the Marine Corps into the minds of all Americans,” said Jessica McAndrews, CEO of the Marine Raider Foundation. “Since 2012, the Foundation has raised over $7 million to support MARSOC Raiders, their families, and the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This partnership helps us continue our mission of addressing unmet needs, building resiliency, and preserving the legacy of Raiders, past and present. Together, we ensure that the sacrifices of these brave warriors are never forgotten.”
The whiskey’s label prominently notes Heritage’s partnership with the Marine Raider Foundation, and a QR code links to a custom HDC order page for additional donations.
