TAPS Togethers: Carry the Load Relay, Portage
May 10, 2024, 8:00 AM-9:30 AM Eastern
This walk location and start time has been changed due to storm damage in Portage. Please see details below.
TAPS is honored to be a part of the 2024 Carry the Load National Relay as a National Non-Profit Partner.
TAPS Family members of all ages are invited to participate in this very moving and inspirational memorial walk as you honor and carry your fallen heroes and represent TAPS.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Registration is required: Once you receive your registration confirmation, you will receive additional details for this event.
Check-in Time: 8:15 a.m. The walk begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Upon Arrival: Your TAPS Peer Mentor will be holding a TAPS paddle fan at the beginning of the route.
Route Start Point:
Texas Drive Park
6603 Texas Drive
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009
Route End Point:
Westfield Park
4500 West Milham Avenue
Portage, Michigan 49024
Total Mileage: 2.52 miles
Attire: Casual. You're welcome to wear your TAPS gear/attire if you have it and TAPS photo buttons as you honor your heroes during this event.
Cost: Free
Transportation: All participants will be responsible for finding their own parking or transportation to the starting point and finding their way back from the end point to their parking location or point of origin. You will need to either walk back or "rideshare" by dropping off a car at the end of the route.
Please reach out to tapstogethers@taps.org with any questions.
