Memorial Day Flag Relay 2025 - Mobile, AL
- Date Mon 26th May 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Mobile, Alabama
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us on Monday, May 26, 2025, for the uplifting Memorial Day Flag Relay in Mobile, AL, where we come together to honor our heroes and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The event kicks off with a Starters Ceremony at 6:45 AM at 9055 Tanner Williams Rd, right next to Pierce Creek Cemetery. Participants will carry flags over the course of a 1-mile segment, jogging or running at a comfortable pace of 10-12 minutes per mile. This heartwarming relay invites volunteers to team up in pairs, carrying both a United States flag and a "We Support Our Troops" flag, as they make their way along the route, passing the flags to the next duo.
The Memorial Day Flag Relay not only celebrates our military service members but also fosters community spirit and camaraderie. Safety measures are in place, including a dedicated safety vehicle and local police or sheriff escorts, ensuring a smooth and secure event for all participants. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to contribute to a meaningful cause, this is the perfect opportunity to engage with fellow community members while honoring our nation’s heroes. Don’t miss out on this special day in Mobile—sign up today and help
The Memorial Day Flag Relay not only celebrates our military service members but also fosters community spirit and camaraderie. Safety measures are in place, including a dedicated safety vehicle and local police or sheriff escorts, ensuring a smooth and secure event for all participants. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to contribute to a meaningful cause, this is the perfect opportunity to engage with fellow community members while honoring our nation’s heroes. Don’t miss out on this special day in Mobile—sign up today and help
Organiser's Description
Join us in honoring our heroes this Memorial Day for the Flag Relay across Mobile, AL. Remember 2 Remember! Inspiring Americans on Memorial Day to remember our military service members & their loved ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Starters Ceremony: 6:45am-7:00am
Start Location: 9055 Tanner Williams Rd (West Mobile, next to Pierce Creek Cemetery)
Volunteers Needed! Flag Carriers (for legs of 1-mile running/jogging @ 10-12 minute pace)
Volunteers run/jog in at least a pair of 2, carrying 2 flags (a United States flag & a "We Support Our Troops" flag/both 3 x 5 in size) on a light-weight aluminum pole for a 1 mile leg (or more as preferred), passing the flags to the next pair of participants at a designated point -- until the entire segment's distance is covered. Legs can have more than 2 runners/joggers and participants can share opportunities in carrying the flags when moving in groups larger than 2. The average pace is usually about 1 mile per 10-12 minutes. Some legs are faster and some slower depending on participants' pace.
A personally owned safety vehicle follows directly behind the runners/joggers at a safe distance to provide a buffer between other vehicles traveling along the route. The safety vehicle also carries the MDFR Volunteer Segment Coordinator, who provides periodic updates for the flags progress along the route via texting and/or Facebook updates. In addition to the safety vehicle, local police or sheriff escorts assist in providing additional traffic safety measures, while moving along these routes.
Volunteers sign up to participate via the RunSignup website and can find more information via the MDFR Mobile, AL Facebook page, via email: [email protected], or by calling the cell phone listed: 251.649.1430. Participants are notified of the location of their designated leg of the flag relay via website registration, and reconfirmation will occur via email and/or text, by the MDFR Segment Coordinator no later than 2 to 3 days prior to the event.
No funds are solicited or accepted in support of this event. Instead, interested parties are directed to
contribute to Veteran Support Organizations (VSOs) via their websites, like those who have agreed to sponsor/host this event.
2025 EVENT SPONSOR/HOSTS include:
-- SPONSOR: Cross the Divide www.crossthedivide.us [https://www.crossthedivide.us]
-- HOST: South Alabama Chapter/Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
-- HOST: South Alabama Veterans Council (SAVC)
-- HOST: Veterans Recovery Resources (VRR)
For additional information, contact Endel Lee via cell (251) 649-1430, via email: [email protected], or see Facebook page: Memorial Day Flag Relay Mobile, AL.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Starters Ceremony: 6:45am-7:00am
Start Location: 9055 Tanner Williams Rd (West Mobile, next to Pierce Creek Cemetery)
Volunteers Needed! Flag Carriers (for legs of 1-mile running/jogging @ 10-12 minute pace)
Volunteers run/jog in at least a pair of 2, carrying 2 flags (a United States flag & a "We Support Our Troops" flag/both 3 x 5 in size) on a light-weight aluminum pole for a 1 mile leg (or more as preferred), passing the flags to the next pair of participants at a designated point -- until the entire segment's distance is covered. Legs can have more than 2 runners/joggers and participants can share opportunities in carrying the flags when moving in groups larger than 2. The average pace is usually about 1 mile per 10-12 minutes. Some legs are faster and some slower depending on participants' pace.
A personally owned safety vehicle follows directly behind the runners/joggers at a safe distance to provide a buffer between other vehicles traveling along the route. The safety vehicle also carries the MDFR Volunteer Segment Coordinator, who provides periodic updates for the flags progress along the route via texting and/or Facebook updates. In addition to the safety vehicle, local police or sheriff escorts assist in providing additional traffic safety measures, while moving along these routes.
Volunteers sign up to participate via the RunSignup website and can find more information via the MDFR Mobile, AL Facebook page, via email: [email protected], or by calling the cell phone listed: 251.649.1430. Participants are notified of the location of their designated leg of the flag relay via website registration, and reconfirmation will occur via email and/or text, by the MDFR Segment Coordinator no later than 2 to 3 days prior to the event.
No funds are solicited or accepted in support of this event. Instead, interested parties are directed to
contribute to Veteran Support Organizations (VSOs) via their websites, like those who have agreed to sponsor/host this event.
2025 EVENT SPONSOR/HOSTS include:
-- SPONSOR: Cross the Divide www.crossthedivide.us [https://www.crossthedivide.us]
-- HOST: South Alabama Chapter/Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
-- HOST: South Alabama Veterans Council (SAVC)
-- HOST: Veterans Recovery Resources (VRR)
For additional information, contact Endel Lee via cell (251) 649-1430, via email: [email protected], or see Facebook page: Memorial Day Flag Relay Mobile, AL.
Memorial Day Flag Relay 2025 - Mobile, AL
