Bataan Memorial Death March registration fees increase at midnight, Dec. 31, 2011

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WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. --  Registration fees for the Bataan Memorial Death March will go up on Dec. 31, 2011. If you've been putting off your registration for this memorabile event, go online and register today!


Bataan Memorial Death March
March 25, 2012

Registration/details at www.bataanmarch.com.

$75 - Individual         $375 -- Team    until Dec. 31, 2011 - midnight MST
$85 - Individual         $425 - Team    until Feb. 15, 2012 - midnight MST
$95 - Individual         $475 - Team    until March 14, 2012 - midnight MST

Dates to Remember
Mail-in Registration Deadline: Postmarked no later than March 10, 2012
On-Line Registration Opens: November 15, 2011
On-line Registration closes: Midnight (MST) - March 14, 2012

There will be NO on-site registration or late registration .
(Please Note: There will be no mail-in registration in 2013 except for purchase orders)

In processing/Packet Pick Up Times (at White Sands Missile Range): March 23, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and March 24, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

There is a $25 change fee to change from a team to an individual category or to change to an individual entry to another individual or to make any changes in team members. Changes can not be made prior to in-processing but can be done during in-processing/packet pick up. All fees will be paid at that time.

For more information email usarmy.wsmr.incom-fmwrd.mbx.bataamn@mail.mil or
usarmy.wsmr.incom-fmwrc.mbx.bataan-rules@mail.mil.

or call (575) 678-1256 or (575) 678-2887



If you've ever wanted to participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March-- now is the time. The march in 2012 commemorates the 70th anniversary of Bataan. Do it now, while you can still shake hands with the WWII vets the race honors. The 2012 Bataan Memorial Death March will be conducted March 25 at White Sands MIssile Range, N.M. Training recommendations can be found at www.bataanmarch.com.

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging trek through the high desert terrain conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Phillipine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and, in many cases, their lives. Participants may choose either the 26.2 mile route or the 14.2 mile route.

The deadline for online registration is midnight (MST) March 14. No on-site registration or late registrations will be accepted after this date.

Mail-in registration forms can be downloaded from the website at www.bataanmarch.com. All entry forms sent by mail must be postmarked no later than March 10.

All registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, a commemorative dog tag, a commemorative timing chip, certificate, draw string sports bag and post-event meal.

For more information about the march, call the White Sands Missile Range Community Events Office at (575) 678-1256 or (575) 678-2887. Questions and comments may be emailed to www.usarmy.wsmr.incom-fmwr.mbs.bataan@mail.mil. Questions regarding rules may be emailed to www.usarmy.wsmr.incom-fmwr.mbx.bataan-rules@mail.mil.