ENID, OK - The Red Dirt Run of Honor 5K Walk/Run is returning this year to honor Jay Chambers, the blind Navy veteran who continued to walk this race each year. He walked despite cancer, treatments and weather. He passed away in March and his family wanted to do one last run in honor of him. He walked for those who couldn’t.
Memorial weekend is full of local events. The weekend schedule is below.
Friday, May 22 at 6:30 pm - NJCAA Division College World Series Opening Night
Veterans Carry the Flame Ceremony – Series Runs May 22-30
David Allen Memorial Ballpark – 301 S. Grand, Enid
www.davidallenballpark.com for additional details
Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 am - Jay Chambers Memorial Red Dirt Run of Honor
5K/Half Registration begins 7:00 am – *Pancake Breakfast 7-11 am
Woodring Wall of Honor /Enid Woodring Regional Airport - 1026 S 66th St, Enid
Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 am – Ride of Valor Medal of Honor Motorcycle Ride
Woodring Wall of Honor & Veterans Park – Vietnam Memorial Wall
Registration begins 10:30 am –ML Becker Educational Center
Monday, May 25 at 10:00 am – City of Enid Memorial Day Ceremony
Enid Woodring Regional Airport – Joint Use Hanger
1026 S 66th Street, Enid
Honoring the Fallen of Oklahoma
Hall of Honor Presentation – Oklahoma Military Heritage Foundation
Senator Roland Pederson and Rep. Mike Dobrinski & John Pfeiffer
Keynote Speaker Col Carl Miller, Vance Air Force Base
Pastor Jake Merrick
Dedication of the Living Wall
Blue Star Mothers Blue to Gold Ceremony
Free BBQ Lunch for Veterans and Families
For Additional Information contact Woodring Wall of Honor 580-233-4530. Visit the website at www.woodringwallofhonor.com.
Ride of Valor Pre-Registraton – Cycle Ward - 319 N. Independence
5K/Half Pre-Registration www.itsyourrace.com
*Sat Pancake Breakfast 7-11 am by donation to benefit Yes We Can Civitan
