Who Will Carry the Flag - Memorial Day Run
Date
Mon, May 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTDistance
20 Miles
Quick take
A commemorative Memorial Day run honoring fallen heroes, with each mile representing a year of sacrifice.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Quirky
For a CauseThe "Who Will Carry the Flag - Memorial Day Run" in Delaware, OH, offers a unique 20-mile experience. This event honors 20 years of war from 2001-2021, with each mile dedicated to a year marked by a fallen hero. Participants are invited to carry a flag across Olentangy, Ohio, joining for any distance they choose on an open course. It's a deeply meaningful way to remember and reflect.
What to expect
A 20-mile commemorative run across Olentangy, Ohio. An open course format allows you to join at any point and run your desired distance. A focus on honoring heroes, with stories shared on social media.
Standout details
- 20 miles for 20 years of war
- Each mile honors a fallen hero
- Open course, join anywhere
- Carry the flag across Olentangy
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Memorial Day run with a flag across Olentangy, Ohio. Commemorates 20 years of war from 2001-2021, where every mile of the route represents a year marked with a KIA from that year. Join at the start or anywhere along the open course for as many miles as you can manage.
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