The 34th annual Bataan Memorial Death March is back and registration for the in-person event, which takes place at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on March 19, 2023, is officially open.
This is the first live event in three years. The event was held virtually for the past three years due to COVID-19. Early registration for the event is Oct. 1 – Dec. 31.
The Bataan Memorial Death March honors a special group of World War II heroes who were responsible for the defense of the islands of Luzon, Corregidor, and the harbor defense forts of the Philippines during WWII.
Registration prices increase from Jan. 1 – Feb. 12 and another increase with late registration Feb. 13 – March 6.
A virtual edition is also available March 19-26. Registration for the virtual edition is Oct. 1-March 26.
Sign up at www.bataanmarch.com and there is no cap on the number of participants this year.
Brittany M. Mbuyamba, Marketing and Special Events Manager with WSMR Directorate of Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation said the record number of registrants was 10,201 in 2020.
“We are aiming to surpass that,” she said.
FMWR is also looking for volunteers to help before and during the event.
“Volunteers are extremely valuable and are an important part of the events success,” Mbuyamba said.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, and volunteers can also register at www.bataanmarch.com.
Packet pickup for event participants will be at the Las Cruces Convention Center from 2 to 6 p.m. March 16, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 17 and 18.
All current COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.
Spectators will be allowed to come on post to root for their marchers.
For more information contact the Bataan Memorial Death March Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bataanmemorialdeathmarch
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