Black Hills Veteran March & Marathon

Mickelson Trail, South Dakota, USA, SD, Estados Unidos
21 sep, 2024 (sáb.)

Running

16 mi, 26.2 mi, 110 mi

Sobre el evento

BLACK HILLS VETERAN’S HONOR MARCH AND MARATHON 

The Black Hills Veteran’s Honor March was conceived in 2002 as a way to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s servicemen and women. The 26.2-mile march takes place in the picturesque Black Hills National Forest on the Mickelson Trail. The March is held on a weekend at the end of September.

The March, which is conducted under the auspices of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association (SDNGEA), grew out of an idea that originated from some South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers who had participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March. It was during the long ride home from White Sands, New Mexico that the idea of a commemorative march could be held to honor all Veterans, and that the Black Hills would be a perfect place to hold such an event. Since the Bataan Memorial Death March takes place in late March-early April, the consensus was that this new event should be held later in the year.

On September 21, 2002, seven members of the Army National Guard traveled to Deadwood, SD, and set out to reconnoiter the proposed march route and establish sites for water points, rest stops, and lodging requirements. Ted Deloy, Michael Jones, Matt Lacroix, Ben Lamp, Jeff Nord, Ben Smetana, and Mark Thomas were members of the recon team and laid the foundation for this event. The route today closely matches the original route from Rochford to Deadwood, the only change being the decision to end at the Rodeo grounds as compared to main street Deadwood.

After completing the dry run in September 2002, the marchers compiled notes and ideas. Due to mobilization in 2003, the idea had to wait to be presented to the SDNGEA at the state conference in April 2004. The decision was made to have the inaugural march start in September 2004.

Since its inception, the memorial march has grown to hundreds of marchers from across the United States. Events are offered in Team Military and Civilian, Individual Military and Civilian, Heavy Military (with a 40lb Rucksack), Marathon, Mini-March, Team Mini-March, and now 110 Mile Endurance March.

Carreras que ofrece este evento

110 Endurance March

21 sep, 2024 (sáb.) - 08:00
Running
110 mi
Solo
In situ
Mixto

Marathon Individual (26.2)

21 sep, 2024 (sáb.) - 08:00
Running
26.2 mi
Solo
In situ
Mixto

Full March (5-Person Relay)

21 sep, 2024 (sáb.) - 08:00
Running
26.2 mi
Relé (5)
In situ
Mixto

Full March (Heavy (35lbs Pack))

21 sep, 2024 (sáb.) - 08:00
Running
26.2 mi
Solo
In situ
Mixto

Mini March Individual (16.0 Miles)

21 sep, 2024 (sáb.) - 10:00
Running
16 mi
Solo
In situ
Mixto

Mini March 5-Person Team

21 sep, 2024 (sáb.) - 10:00
Running
16 mi
Esfuerzo en equipo (5)
In situ
Mixto

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