Patriots Protect
Games.
The first annual heroes' competition hosted by Patriots Protect — where military bases, fire stations, police departments, and hospitals compete for the shield. Base vs. Base. Badge vs. Badge. Station vs. Station. Hospital vs. Hospital. One field. One day. America's birthday.
More Than a Competition
The Patriots Protect Games exist to honor what first responders and military heroes do every day — and to give them a field where being the best earns something real.
Unite the Thin Lines
Firefighters. Police. EMS. Military. Veterans. Hospital heroes. One field. One purpose. The Patriots Protect Games bring every branch of service together on America's birthday.
Compete With Purpose
Every event entry contributes to the PP Community Fund. Your competition directly funds veteran mental health, first responder programs, and Gold Star families.
Founding Year Advantage
2027 is Year One. Founding-year competitors earn a permanent Patriots Protect Games badge on their PP profile — a mark that no future participant can ever claim.
Six Ways to Compete
Team divisions, individual events, and a Community 5K open to everyone. Every branch of service has a field — and a shot at the shield.
Base vs. Base
Military Installation Challenge
Active-duty installations field their best athletes to compete in a series of tactical fitness and combat-readiness events. Think strength, speed, strategy, and unit cohesion — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force all on the same turf. Points accumulate across individual and relay events. The base with the highest combined score takes the shield.
Badge vs. Badge
Law Enforcement Agency Face-Off
Police departments, sheriff's offices, federal agencies, and task forces compete in events designed to mirror real-world law enforcement demands — tactical obstacle runs, precision challenges, communication drills, and team relay events. Your badge earns your entry; your crew earns your glory. The agency with the highest score raises the shield.
Station vs. Station
Fire Department Competition
Inspired by the iconic Firefighter Combat Challenge, Station vs. Station pits fire departments against each other in full-gear events: charged hose lines, aerial ladder climbs, victim rescue simulations, and team-based structure events. Departments register by station number. The station that fights hardest takes home the shield and a donation to a fallen firefighter fund of their choice.
Hospital vs. Hospital
Healthcare Heroes Competition
Trauma surgeons, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and hospital teams compete in events designed to honor the mental and physical demands of emergency medicine. Events include speed triage challenges, stretcher relay races, and endurance events that reflect what it means to be the last line between life and loss. The hospital with the best combined showing earns the shield — and bragging rights in the break room.
Unit vs. Unit
First-Responder Open Division
No installation? No badge? No station? No problem. The Unit Division is open to any team composed of veterans, retired law enforcement, retired firefighters, military spouses, or mixed-service groups. Assemble your unit of six and show up. Events span strength, speed, and team problem-solving. This is the wildcard bracket — and often where the most legendary moments happen.
Community 5K
Open to Everyone
The Patriots Protect Games aren't just for competitors. The Community 5K runs on the Fourth of July morning as Washington, D.C. wakes up to flags and fireworks. Run, walk, or roll. Bring the family. Bring the dog. Every finisher receives a Patriot Games ribbon and is recognized during the opening ceremony. This is the event where heroes and the community they protect run side by side.
Win. Give. Honor.
Every Patriots Protect Games trophy comes with a Community Fund donation in the winner's name — because champions give back.
Gold Shield Trophy + $2,500 Community Fund Donation in Your Name
Silver Shield Trophy + $1,000 Community Fund Donation
Bronze Shield Trophy + $500 Community Fund Donation
Division Trophy + Matching donation to winner's chosen nonprofit
America's Finest. One Field.
Three Steps to Compete
Join Patriots Protect — Free
Create your free PP account. Founding members (the first 1,000) earn a permanent low member number and priority access to Patriots Protect Games registration.
Claim Your Founding SpotVerify Your Service
Complete your hero verification — branch, rank, department, station, or specialty. Verified members get early access to event registration and receive their Patriots Protect Games digital badge.
Register Your Team for 2027
Team registration opens January 1, 2027 — exclusive to PP members. Choose your division (Base, Badge, Station, Hospital, or Unit), build your team of six, and show up on the Fourth.
Ready to Compete
for the Badge?
Join Patriots Protect free today. Founding members get first access to Games registration — and the first 1,000 founding spots are going fast.