Memorial Day Flag Relay 2026 - Mobile, AL
Date
Mon, May 25, 2026, 7:00 AM CDTDistance
22 MilesRunning Only
Quick take
Join a solemn 22-mile flag relay in Mobile, AL, honoring military heroes and supporting Veteran Support Organizations this Memorial Day.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersThe Memorial Day Flag Relay in Mobile, AL, offers a meaningful way to honor military service members and their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice. This 22-mile relay invites volunteers to carry U.S. and "We Support Our Troops" flags in 1-mile segments, jogging at a comfortable pace. The event emphasizes remembrance and community support, with safety vehicles and local law enforcement ensuring a secure experience. While no funds are solicited for the event itself, participants are encouraged to contribute directly to Veteran Support Organizations.
What to expect
- Participate in a 22-mile flag relay, carrying U.
- S. and "We Support Our Troops" flags in 1-mile segments.
- Jog at a comfortable 10-12 minute mile pace, with safety vehicles and police escorts.
- Focus on remembrance and community, supporting Veteran Support Organizations.
Standout details
- 22-mile flag relay format
- Honors military service members
- Police/sheriff escorts for safety
- Supports Veteran Support Organizations
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
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.
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📍 Monday, May 25, 2026 🕕 Starter’s 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: endellee@yahoo. com , 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 invited to contribute to Veteran Support Organizations (VSO’s) via their websites, like those who have agreed to sponsor/host this event. EVENT SPONSOR/HOSTS include: -- SPONSOR: Cross the Divide www. crossthedivide. us -- HOST: South Alabama Chapter/Military Officer’s 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: endellee@yahoo. com , or see Facebook page: “Memorial Day Flag Relay Mobile, AL. ”