35th Bataan Memorial Death March

It’s Bataan Memorial Death March time!  Participate in the 35th Bataan Memorial Death March virtual option between March 10 to 17 at Fort Moore!

On April 9, 1942 tens of thousands of American and Filipino Soldiers were surrendered to Japanese forces and were forced to march more than 60 miles in the scorching heat through the Philippine jungles. Thousands died and those who survived faced the hardships of prisoner of war camps. The Bataan memorial march was to mark a page in history that included many native sons and affected many families in the state. The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging and grueling march that tests both mental and physical abilities. For information and the full history of the Bataan Memorial Death March, please visit: https://bataanmarch.com/

The 35th Bataan Memorial Death March is March 16 at White Sands Missile Range at New Mexico; Fort Moore offers a FREE virtual option between March 10 to March 17 to complete on your own, march must be completed in one day. Returning marchers will find they will only need to select their distance for the 2024 March, as multiple categories are not necessary in a virtual environment. Event organizers still encourage participants to march in their own way, to include in uniform or with a “ruck” if desired and safe.

Click here to see the route for Fort Moore 14.2 and 26.2 mile March. 

Starting point is Doughboy Stadium!  Please contact Lori Smith at lori.m.smith38.naf@army.mil or +1 (706) 527-2393 for any additional information!