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MISSION
To foster mental wellness, nurture personal growth, and inspire active living for
Active Duty and Veteran service members through outdoor adventures!
It started with a hike!
It started with a hike!
- Todd Wagenhorst (President/Founder TFS)
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Summer Hike
Summer Hike
Sunday, 09 August 2026
WHERE: Old Rag Mountain in the Shenandoah Valley
WHO: Active Duty, Reservists, and Veterans. You are welcome to bring a family member or friend.
EVENT START: 0800 Step-Off from Old Rag Ranger Station
2577 Nethers Rd, Etlan, VA 22719 (Google Maps Link)
IMPORTANT: Limited to no cell service near mountain - please plan accordingly
COST: FREE TFS will purchase park day use tickets for all registrants and will cover park entrance fees when needed
DURATION: It usually takes 4-5 hours to hike the 9 mile loop
DIFFICULTY RATING: VERY STRENUOUS (Click here for more info)
TRANSPORTATION: Self supported; however, if you need a ride (or would like to carpool) from the Chesterfield area, please contact us.
GEAR LIST (Recommended): Backpack/vest, comfortable hiking clothes, hiking boots/trail shoes, hat, sunglasses, hydration source w/at least 1L water, snacks, and sunscreen, bug spray. (This list is not all inclusive)
Please register NLT 02 August 2026
Event is limited to the first 20 respondents
Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information
Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon
Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon
17 May 2026
Team Task Force Spark finished the half marathon in third place in the all male category!
(just don't ask how many teams there were - grin)
An awesome group of men to run with and share a beer with at the finish line.
Spring Hike
Spring Hike
26 April 2026
Surreal hike in the clouds as we ascended
Old Rag Mountain on a cool spring morning!
Winter "Walk in the Woods"
Winter "Walk in the Woods"
19 January 2026
The beautiful waterfalls at Whiteoak Caynon provided a great place to fellowship and decompress on a crisp morning.
Fall Family Hike
Fall Family Hike
04 November 2025
Two sets of three generations enjoyed a beautiful fall hike on Old Rag Mountain.
Summer Veteran's Hike
Summer Veteran's Hike
17 August 2025
In partnership with Virginia Adventures LLC, we hiked OLD RAG Mountain in the SHENANDOAH VALLEY. The views and scenery were awesome as well as the physical / mental challenges ... always a great time for strengthening friendships and fostering new ones.
Best description of the day by Dan: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CTZdUzGM7/
Spring G1/G4 Hike
Spring G1/G4 Hike
03 April 2025
We hiked Old Rag Mountain for our spring adventure with some awesome and motivating young Marines and held a promotion ceremony at the top for PFC Shank. Congratulations Rashaud!
Virginia Adventures LLC
Virginia Adventures LLC
Research has shown that getting Veterans outdoors provides benefits to their mental health. To strengthen support for America’s service members and veterans, we are proud to announce a partnership with Virginia Adventures LLC. This collaboration brings together two like-minded organizations aimed at enhancing the well-being of our military personnel and veterans. Through this partnership, we will combine resources and offer an into to hiking or trail running opportunities.
Learn more about what Task Force Spark is all about! And don't forget to check out our testimonials!
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TASK FORCE SPARK IS A 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOSTERING MENTAL WELLNESS, NURTURING PERSONAL GROWTH, AND INSPIRING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERAN SERVICE MEMBERS THROUGH OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.
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