6th Annual Chesapeake Bataan Death March Memorial Walk/Run

Details

Date and Time
Event URL
Chesapeake Bataan Death March
Event Region
Tidewater/Chesapeake
Event Type
Community event
RSVP Info
757 362 4227 or walk.chesapeake@gmail.com

Location

Address of content item

Dismal Swamp Trail North Parking
1113 George Washington Highway
North Parking
Chesapeake, VA 23323
United States

Event Description

The purpose of this annual event is to honor and remember all those who endured one of the most harrowing events in US and Filipino history. The walk is a time to honor not only the survivors and those who died in Bataan but all World War II veterans and families. This year we commemorate the 75th anniversary of this historic event in the U.S. and Filipino History. The event is held at the Dismal Swamp in Chesapeake, Virginia. This event has two categories: To walk and to run. This is our largest fund raiser of the year. Funds are used to help Veterans in need. The walk portion ( 1,5,&16 miles) is free. The run events 16.6 Mile Walk/Run-5 Mile Walk/ Run-1 Mile Walk/Run has been added this year. Visit website for more information.