

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: VFW Post 2894 15th Annual Bataan Death March Memorial Walk 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: VFW 2894's 15th Annual Bataan Death March (BDM) Walk, April 18th, 2026, at the Dismal Swamp Trail, Chesapeake Virginia.   This is our annual remembrance of the estimated 80,000 prisoners including the 5,000-18,000 Americans and Filipinos who died during the 65-mile, WW II force march during WW II. Our mission is twofold; one, to educate today's generation on the sacrifices of the greatest generation and two, to generate funds to aid us in our mission to help veterans in Chesapeake/Hampton Roads. The event is comprised of three walks: - 16.6 miles (Start 7:00 AM) - 5 miles (Start 10:00 AM) - 1 mile (Start 11:00 AM). The Mayor, City Council, police, fire, and sheriff’s department have made this a true community event.  Previous year’s event can be viewed at https://vfw2894.org/bdmRegistration is $30 and includes an event T-Shirt.  https://walkchesapeake.wixsite.com/chesapeakebataan/register
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesapeake/vfw-post-2894-15th-annual-bataan-death-march-memorial-walk/80003622156946
- **Event Categories**: heritage-walk, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://walkchesapeake.wixsite.com/chesapeakebataan/register

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chesapeake
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Parking
- **lat**: 36.68945550000001
- **long**: -76.3590031
- **full address**: Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Parking, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 8
- **organizer**: VFW Post 2894 (https://allevents.in/org/vfw-post-2894/27605643)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69bf38fb9e10b.jpg
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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=VFW+Post+2894+15th+Annual+Bataan+Death+March+Memorial+Walk+&date=18+Apr

## Comments

- [john peterson | 2026-03-22 00:43:02] Wonderful tribute to the greatest generation, who some endured and many died during the Bataan Death March in WWII,
- [Becky Waters | 2026-03-22 00:53:08] Excellent Event! We attend every year!!!!!

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Parking, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** VFW Post 2894
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** heritage-walk, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about VFW Post 2894 15th Annual Bataan Death March Memorial Walk  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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