Frozen Chosin Challenge

The Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial, a 501(c)(3) in Kansas City, Missouri will be honoring all veterans by remembering those who participated in the Korean War and specifically the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir which occurred during a brutal North Korean winter in 1950. This event, appropriately named “Frozen Chosin Challenge,” includes rigorous winter backpacking and bivouacking events within the Saint Francois Mountains of Missouri from 04-06 December, 2026.

This is not just a physical challenge — it’s a tribute. Proceeds go toward scholarships, veteran programs, preserving the memorial and this powerful (and often forgotten) piece of history.

The “Frozen Chosin Challenge” consists of three separate events over a single weekend;

1- “Chosin Challenge” is a 40-mile, 3-day ruck, 2-night bivouac challenge.

2- “Devil Dog Challenge” is a 17-mile, 2-day ruck, 1-night bivouac challenge.

3- “Warrior Course” is a 4-mile, 4-hour all accessible course.

The link to the event is https://mokoreanwarmemorial.org/frozen-chosin-challenge/