★ Official Tribute Event ★

The 6th Annual

Mogadishu Mile Kentucky

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Run.   Honor.   Remember.

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📍 Queenslake Horse Farm · Georgetown, Kentucky

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Why We Remember
"Every soldier dies twice: once when they take their final breath, and later, the last time their name is spoken."
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For six years, Queenslake Horse Farm has ensured their second death never comes.

Kentucky's Premier Event

A Tribute Like No Other

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The Honor

A flag-draped caisson rolls solemnly through Queenslake — a timeless tribute to those who gave everything.

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The Memorials

19 permanent steel memorial stations line the Queenslake woods — each bearing a name, a face, and a story that will never be forgotten.

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The Community

Eagle Creek Band performs live — veterans, Gold Star families, sponsors, and volunteers united in honor.

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Kentucky's premier annual tribute honoring the 19 fallen heroes of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu.

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Hosted on the breathtaking 140-acre Queenslake Horse Farm in Georgetown, KY.

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A free military fitness competition and community gathering of remembrance and resilience.

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Participants, veterans, Gold Star families, sponsors, and volunteers united in honor.

One Powerful Day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

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08:00 AM

Opening Ceremony
& Fitness Competition

Solemn roll call, prayers, and the grueling Mogadishu Mile course. Bagpipes echo across the lake. Two majestic horses pull a flag-draped caisson. The names of all 19 heroes are read aloud. Then — the race begins.

Bagpipe Solemn Call
Majestic Horse Procession
Roll Call of the 19 Heroes
5-Station Obstacle Course
The Mogadishu Mile Run
Free for all participants
12:00 PM – DUSK
New in 2026

Mogadishu Mile
Music Festival

An all-day patriotic concert by the lake. Tribute bands playing country, rock, and anthems across genres. A celebration of community, sacrifice, and freedom — from noon until the last light fades over Queenslake.

Eagle Creek Band (Returning)
Additional Bands — TBA
Queenslake Main Stage
Lake Backdrop
All-Day Event to Dusk
$10 Wristband · Free for Runners
Test Your Limits
Mogadishu Mile

The
Challenge

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Carry the Weight

Teams of 1–4 ruck with ammo cans, American flags, and replica M16s. Feel the burden they carried.

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Five Unique Obstacles

Push-ups, burpees, tire flips, ball slams, box jumps — and a grueling water crossing at Queenslake. The course changes every year.

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Divisions for All

Elite · Novice · College ROTC · High School · Kids (modified). Non-competitive Walk option for supporters.

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Competitors pass under the finish line archRunners push to the finishFinish line celebrationFinish line with American flagTeam sprints to the finish carrying the flagUphill push obstacleFisticuffs obstacle to the finishWomen's team at push-up obstacleRace to the finishRed shirt team rucking with packsTeams cross the finish lineTeam running together on the courseCompetitors flip massive tires at the obstacle stationDan Jollota at the ball slam stationCompetitor at the ball slam obstacleJim Yacone at the box jump obstacleDan Jollota at the box jump stationMike Durant at the box jump obstacleJim Yacone at the push-up stationLewis and Dylan carry ammo cans on the courseMatt Bradford at the starting mileRunners push through the courseTeam 32 on the dam crossingCompetitor rucking with heavy packTwo ruckers carry the American flag through the woodsParticipants wade through the water crossing obstacleJason and his son walk the wooded trail with the flagChain drag obstacleHay bales obstacleClose-up of the chain drag obstacleChain drag (backwards) obstacle station at QueenslakeTeam in orange shirts carries the flag along the lake bridgeCompetitors wade through the lake obstacleAerial view of competitors wading through the water crossingRyan Rowley and his son carry the American flag through the woods
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A Sacred Journey

Along the Course

"19 Heroes. 19 Stations. One Vow."

The memorial station for SSG Daniel Darrell Busch — Operation Gothic Serpent — along the Queenslake course
Permanent Memorials

19 permanent steel memorials stand deep in the woods of Queenslake. Each station bears a hero's name, rank, hometown, and the operation in which they fell — surrounded by florals, creating a solemn, permanent sanctuary in the Kentucky trees.

Participant carrying the American flag pauses at a memorial station along the Mogadishu Mile course
The Runner's Vow

Runners pause at every station to read a hero's name and story aloud. It is not just a race against time — it is a personal vow to ensure their names are spoken, their stories are heard, and their sacrifice is never forgotten.

Traditions of Honor

At the Finish Line

Zenergy recovery spa treatment at the Mogadishu Mile finish line
Recovery & Care

Complimentary Zenergy massages, laser treatments, and recovery services await every participant after the course.

Ink Addiction tattoo artist giving a free tattoo at the Mogadishu Mile event
Marks of Remembrance

Free tattoos on-site by Ink Addiction: Mogadishu Mile logos, soldier names, or flags — a permanent badge of honor.

Grilled food at the Mogadishu Mile community celebration
Community Celebration

Free lunch, coffee, and snacks fuel the camaraderie as veterans and families unite in shared memory.

Green River Distillery bourbon bottles engraved with fallen heroes' names
Custom Bourbon Tribute

Collect custom Green River Distillery bottles, each engraved with a fallen hero's name. A mission to collect all 19.

Our Mission

Giving
Back

The Mogadishu Mile is more than a test of endurance — it is a lifeline. Every step taken on our course translates to support for those who have served.

Proceeds from the event go to organizations that support the families of the fallen, wounded veterans, and first responders.

Our Charity Partners
Three Rangers Foundation

Empowering veterans to achieve excellence in their lifetime.

Night Stalker Foundation

Supporting the families of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.

Legacy of Support
Kentucky Wounded HeroesBlue Skies for the Good GuysGold Star Families
Honor The Fallen

Be Part of the
Remembrance

"Run the course. Carry the weight. Honor the legacy."

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Queenslake Horse Farm · 292 Soards Road · Georgetown, KY 40324
October 3, 2026 · One Day That Echoes Forever