Heroes on the Hill 2026

Heroes on the Hill is a September endurance challenge at Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville, Minnesota. Participants repeat a one-mile hill loop for as long as they choose. It is a patriotic event focused on mental health awareness, with all proceeds supporting mental health advocacy and suicide prevention efforts. The format is simple: walk, hike, or run the loop, then continue adding laps if desired. The hill's terrain and elevation gain make each mile significant, but the event welcomes all fitness levels, not just serious racers. Its mission centers on veterans, first responders, and law enforcement communities. Participants may add the name of someone they are climbing for to an Honor Wall.