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gVETS November
Virtual Challenge

Uniting teammates nationwide to support Dreams for Veterans

Join Now! Race begins Nov. 11th

Join colleagues across Genentech in a virtual challenge that advances our team avatar along a veterans-themed route. Every activity you log helps your team climb the leaderboard and supports Dreams for Veterans.

All are welcome! 

What to expect

  • Join a team! Race along fellow supporters of the ARMY, Air Force, Marines or navy
  • Log inclusive activities—run/walk miles or minutes of ~80 exercises (auto-converted to miles) to move your team on the map.
  • Post photos & cheer on the activity feed, earn 🔥 streaks and badges, and spark some friendly trash talk.
  • Fundraise! 
  • Celebrate at the finish with custom digital bibs and awards.

Route Theme: Iconic U.S. military landmarks from the American Revolution to today—progress updates include Google Street View snapshots as you pass each point.

  • Bunker Hill Monument (Charlestown/Boston, MA)
  • United States Military Academy (West Point, NY)
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum (New York, NY)
  • Independence Hall (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Valley Forge National Historical Park (King of Prussia, PA)
  • Gettysburg National Military Park (Gettysburg, PA)
  • Antietam National Battlefield (Sharpsburg, MD)
  • Fort McHenry National Monument (Baltimore, MD)
  • Washington, D.C. War Memorials (Washington, DC)
  • National Museum of the Marine Corps (Triangle, VA)
  • National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir, VA)
  • Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (Fredericksburg, VA)
  • Naval Station Norfolk (Norfolk, VA)
  • Fort Monroe National Monument (Hampton, VA)
  • Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Jacksonville, NC)
  • Fort Bragg / Fort Liberty (Fayetteville, NC)
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (Parris Island, SC)
  • Fort Sumter National Monument (Charleston, SC)
  • The National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center (Columbus, GA)
  • UDT-SEAL Museum (Fort Pierce, FL)
  • Naval Air Station Key West (Key West, FL)

Camaraderie, competition, and a cause

💂 Service vs. Service

It's on! Compete along fellow service members to determine which service comes out on top! Teams race on the same route with dedicated leaderboards.

Avatars on map before the race

Before the challenge starts, racers’ avatars appear at their chosen hometown (optional). Once live, the team avatar moves along the route—Street View included with every log.

Admin Dashboard: Monitor participation, nudge teams with announcements, track engagement, and download automated reports.

$0 already raised!

Questions? Email team@racery.com

Ready to honor service through movement?

Join a team, log your activity, support Dreams for Veterans.