Mogadishu Mile 5k
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Fayetteville, North Carolina
$54.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join the community in Fayetteville, Cumberland, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, for the inspiring Mogadishu Mile 5K! This unique event honors the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Gothic Serpent, a pivotal moment in the Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia, 30 years ago. Participants will run the 5K at their own pace, celebrating camaraderie and remembrance rather than competition, as this is a non-timed event with no prizes or age groupings.
Open to anyone aged 18 and over, and free for kids under 18 accompanied by a registered adult, the Mogadishu Mile invites all to run, reflect, and appreciate the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. Registration closes on September 25th at 11:59 PM, so don't miss your chance to be part of this meaningful day. For those unable to attend but wishing to contribute, a donation option is available, allowing you to receive a commemorative T-shirt. Come together to honor the past while creating lasting memories!
Open to anyone aged 18 and over, and free for kids under 18 accompanied by a registered adult, the Mogadishu Mile invites all to run, reflect, and appreciate the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. Registration closes on September 25th at 11:59 PM, so don't miss your chance to be part of this meaningful day. For those unable to attend but wishing to contribute, a donation option is available, allowing you to receive a commemorative T-shirt. Come together to honor the past while creating lasting memories!
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Mogadishu Mile 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$54.00
Organiser's description
JOIN THE AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM FOUNDATION AS WE HONOR THOSE WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN THE BATTLE OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA AKA OPERATION GOTHIC SERPENT 30 YEARS AGO.
The event name, "Mogadishu Mile", refers to a route that was run by United States Army Rangers and Special Forces soldiers from a helicopter crash site to an appointed rally point held by the 10th Mountain Division on National Street during the Battle of Mogadishu in October 1993. These acts were the inspiration for the 2001 movie, Black Hawk Down.
THE MOG MILE 5K IS NOT A TIMED RACE SO THERE WILL BE NO PRIZES OR PLACES FOR THE TOP THREE WINNERS. THERE ARE NO AGE GROUPINGS. PARTICIPANTS WILL RUN IT AT THEIR OWN PACE.
Registration is open to anyone 18 and over. Kids under 18 can participate at no charge, but only with a registered adult. Registration will close September 25th at 11:59 PM.
_Sleep In And Donate:_
_If you would like to donate the entrance fee, but not participate in the race- you will still receive a Mogadishu Mile T-shirt. Just email [email protected] with your plans. Mogadishu Mile 5K T-Shirts for those not racing will be mailed following the date of the 5K. _
THE MOGADISHU MILE 5K IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
PATTON LEGACY SPORTS
COL (RET) RON RUSSELL (GOTHIC SERPENT VETERAN)
FIRST CITIZENS BANK
ORANGE THEORY FITNESS
The event name, "Mogadishu Mile", refers to a route that was run by United States Army Rangers and Special Forces soldiers from a helicopter crash site to an appointed rally point held by the 10th Mountain Division on National Street during the Battle of Mogadishu in October 1993. These acts were the inspiration for the 2001 movie, Black Hawk Down.
THE MOG MILE 5K IS NOT A TIMED RACE SO THERE WILL BE NO PRIZES OR PLACES FOR THE TOP THREE WINNERS. THERE ARE NO AGE GROUPINGS. PARTICIPANTS WILL RUN IT AT THEIR OWN PACE.
Registration is open to anyone 18 and over. Kids under 18 can participate at no charge, but only with a registered adult. Registration will close September 25th at 11:59 PM.
_Sleep In And Donate:_
_If you would like to donate the entrance fee, but not participate in the race- you will still receive a Mogadishu Mile T-shirt. Just email [email protected] with your plans. Mogadishu Mile 5K T-Shirts for those not racing will be mailed following the date of the 5K. _
THE MOGADISHU MILE 5K IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
PATTON LEGACY SPORTS
COL (RET) RON RUSSELL (GOTHIC SERPENT VETERAN)
FIRST CITIZENS BANK
ORANGE THEORY FITNESS
Location
100, Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, 28301, NC, United States
Mogadishu Mile 5k
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