7th Annual Memorial Day Flag Run

Step off is Monday, 27 May 2024. We will start at 1000, but try to be about 15 minutes prior for prep and to get stretched out.

Distance:
We will walk as a group (family and all) .5 miles up to Speed Way to get a snack and drink for the kids that accompany us and walk .5 miles back. This allows your legs to get stretched out and warmed up for the run. Then once we all arrive at the parking lot the kids and non running parents can stay and play at the park while we run.
We will run from the park, up to Lowe’s and see their Memorial Day tribute in the parking lot, go back up towards the Verizon entrance, take a right and go all the way to West Lincoln St. Run down ti the Sonic red light and go back to uo the hill to the square, meet the non runners at the square to circle it with family members and any non running individuals who wish to be a part of this, break back off to finish the run at the South Jackson Performing Arts Center and Mitchell Museum playground parking lot. Roughly 9 miles.

What to bring:
*Good running shoes
*Easy access water
*Sunscreen
*Sunglasses
*Hat
*(For Veterans) Your military branches service flag on a flag pole you can carry during the run.(Optional)
*(Non Veterans) American flag on a flag pole
Safety:
*Start hydrating well 3 days before the event. It’s easier to hydrate prior to instead of playing catch up!
* Get plenty of carbs, protein, and vitamins the day before and the morning of.
* There will be a vehicle close by with a cooler of ice water and Gatorade if needed. If you get over heated and feel yourself going down, there will be someone to get you. PLEASE SELF CHECK AND BUDDY CHECK!
* Please take your hydration seriously!
*We run as a group and we runbas fast as the slowest runner. It's not a race.
Why the flag run through town?
The run is to memorialize those we have lost. Be it KIA, MIA, PTSD suicide, or died during their time in service, and most importantly, to honor their sacrifice. Hope to see you there either to support or run with us. If you camt make the entire run, please feel free to come run what you can and let the safety vic take you back!