Q. Are Hi Tech® boots allowed?
A. Yes. They are encouraged
to help prevent foot injuries.
Q. Do I have to wear a uniform if I'm
entering a military category?
A. Yes, participants in military categories must be in uniform.
Q. What does "service recognized"
boots or equipment mean?
A. It is the footwear and
equipment your military organization authorized its personnel to
wear as part of the uniform. For instance, U.S. Army personnel may not
wear U.S. Marine Corps desert combat boots.
Q. Are BDU shorts allowed in the
military categories?
A. No. Although several
services have theater specific provisions for the wearing of BDU-type
shorts, they are not allowed in the military categories. This is in in
the interest of keeping external advantages to a minimum since several
services have no such provision.
Q. Can I use a CamelBak® instead of
the LBE with canteen?
A. Yes. Military participants may carry either the LBE with a
minimum of one canteen or the CamelBak® instead of the LBE with canteen
(no LBE required at all). If you want the LBE but your service
doesn't issue it, we suggest contacting local installations with issue
points and working with them for equipment. Many Army central issue
facilities have provisions for this sort of event and may work with you.
Also, most services have components (pararescue, SEALS, etc.) that use
this equipment and may be able to identify sources for you.
Q. Does military heavy have to wear an
LBE with the rucksack?
A. No. Although the LBE is
usually considered part of the combat gear associated with the rucksack,
the rules do not require them for the military heavy categories of this
march.
Q. Are desert BDUs authorized on the
march?
A. Yes. Official
issue desert style BDUs are authorized, and encouraged, to help prevent
heat injuries.
Q. What categories may I enter?
A. Civilians may
participate in the civilian categories. Certain military ID card holders
may participate in their appropriate military categories or in civilian
categories. For further clarifications call (575) 678-6105 (DSN
prefix 258).
Q. What is the requirements on
entering the team categories?
A. Teams
will consist of 5 members - no more, no less. All members must cross
the finish line within 20 seconds of each other.
Q. Are team members required to attend
the team representatives' meeting?
A. No, only the team captain is required to attend.
Q. Is there a team category for the
15.2-mile route?
A. No.
Q. What is the weight requirement for
the heavy divisions?
A. Ruck plus frame must equal 35 pounds.
Q. For JROTC/ROTC entries in the
team categories, may the instructors march with the cadets as a team
member?
A. Yes. Any JROTC/ROTC
instructor assigned to the entered unit's team may enter with the team
and march as a member of that team. This is due largely to the fact that
many JROTC teams require chaperones to march with their teams because of
the participants' ages (minors).
Q. I'm entering a non-military
category - what type of shoe/boot do you recommend?
A. It really depends upon your goal. If you are running for time,
you want a solid running shoe. If you are walking, you might
consider a lightweight hiking boot. What ever type of footwear you
decide to wear, train in the shoes/boots you intend to use on the march.
You should have at least 100 miles on your marching footwear. This
ensures your gear is broken in and will minimize the chance for
blisters. You might also consider wearing gaiters to keep sand and
rocks out of your shoes/boots.
Q. Is water and first aid
available along the route?
A. There are 12 water points along the route.
There are also several first aid stations.
Q. Can I get first aid supplies from
march medics before the march?
A. No. First aid (and necessary supplies) are administrated by trained
medics along the route.
Q. I have a timing chip from
another race, can I use it in the march?
A. No, you must use the Bataan Memorial Death March timing chip you
receive at this event.
Q. I've never used a timing
chip before, how do I wear it?
A. For details visit the
ChampionChip®
website for more information. But remember, you must use the Bataan
Memorial Death March timing chip supplied to you at this event. Each
Bataan Memorial Death March race has its own commemorative chip.
Q. Do I have to turn in my timing chip
at the end of the march?
A.
The timing chip
each marcher receives during inprocessing is theirs to keep. It
does not have to be returned.
Q. What about food?
A. A continental breakfast
(muffins, juice and fruit) is available for marchers before the start.
Each marcher will receive a meal ticket
for sandwiches and beverages during inprocessing for lunch on the day of
the march.
Q. Can spectators go out on the
route to watch?
A. Because of the rugged nature of the course (much is along trails and
washes), spectators are not allowed on the route. The safest and most
comfortable place for spectators is at the start/finish line.
Q. Are strollers allowed on the route?
A. No. This includes jogging and baby strollers.
Q. What is the
maximum time allowed to complete the march?
A. There is no prescribed time limit, however, march officials may begin
removing marchers from the route as darkness falls.
Q. What is
the date for the 2009 Bataan Memorial Death March?
A. March 29,2009!
Refunds will NOT be given
once you register. Registration is non-transferable.
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