To commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu (September 15, 1944), participate in our free virtual athletic challenge honoring the courageous soldiers involved in that battle. Participants will complete daily exercises while learning about the battle's history, complemented by Tom Lea's eyewitness depictions of WWII.

In partnership with Team Red, White, and Blue (a community of veterans) through their app, this free experience blends physical endurance with historical reflection.

Sessions will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel!

(Optional) In-person Sessions:

We invite you to join this challenge with others. These in-person sessions will unite all participants every afternoon to complete the various exercises.

Sept 15: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location:

Veteran One Stop Center (10737 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79935, US)

Sept 16-26: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Album Park (3001 Parkwood St, El Paso, TX 79925, US

Downtown Treasures Tour & Social Lunch

At the conclusion of the challenge, participants can enjoy a social lunch and a special tour of Downtown El Paso. Register here, space is limited!

Downtown Treasure Tour:

Join us for a guided walking tour of Downtown El Paso with Holly Cobb, Executive Director of the Tom Lea Institute. Explore iconic sites like the Pass of the North Mural, Tom Lea’s former studio in the D.W.S. Hills Building, and San Jacinto Plaza with its famous Los Lagartos sculpture. Discover how public art, history, and hidden stories bring the city’s vibrant culture to life.

Meet in front of the R.E. Thomason Federal Building.

511 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

Peleliu Honor Challenge

September 15- 27

Create a Team RWB Account

Log in to the official Team RWB page (click here) by creating an account or using an existing one. Complete all the information required.

For a better user experience, download the Team RWB app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App store.

02 Serch for the Peleliu Challnenge

Once you register, go to the Events tab on your left, select El Paso as the location and type "Peleliu Challenge". Once you press enter, choose the day you like to start with, and woala, you are in.

Confirm your participation

Make sure to select the interested" button or the "going button" so we know you are part of that day's challenge.

Share your hard work

Share a picture of yourself or with others participating in the challenge and tag us on our Instagram or Facebook accounts. Let us others know how you are honoring the brave soldiers of the Battle of Peleliu.

05 (Optional)

Join El Paso's Team RWB Group

Join El Paso's own Team RWB group to stay updated on more exciting challenges across the region! Select the Groups tab and in the search bar enter "Team RWB El Paso TX". Once you're in, hit the "Join" button.