Memorial May FAQs

Please consult our event guides prior to joining an event in your city to ensure you have the latest information. The event guides will provide you with where each event begins and ends, how long each walking segment is, and the start time for each. We ask that you arrive at the listed check-in time.

• West Coast Events Guide
• Midwest Events Guide
• Nationwide Events Guide
• East Coast Events Guide

Yes, the goal is to always start on time, rain or shine and depart at the listed time as shown on the events guides. Only in the case of extreme weather (tornado, etc.) will there be a delay or potential cancellation of an event.

Yes. All Carry The Load events are family friendly events so we encourage you to bring your whole family out to walk with us.

Pets must be on leashes at all times and are permitted on most walking segments as well as at most exchange points. National cemeteries do not allow pets on cemetery grounds, with the exception of service animals. Please be sure to consult our events guide to make sure where you plan on joining us for does not begin or end at a national cemetery if you wish you bring your pet.

You will need to pre-arrange your own method of transportation to return to the starting point of your walk. We recommend utilizing a ridesharing app or bringing a friend and parking a vehicle at both the starting and ending point of your walk.

No, fundraising is not required to participate. Funds raised help provide healing of the mind, body, and soul of our nation’s warriors.

No. This is a family friendly event and all ages are encouraged to participate. We do ask that minors under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult.

You can join us at any event and visit with our Memorial May team as well as cheer on those who are walking. You can also join us at any Community Event location. Every shout, clap, and stride helps us honor and remember our nation’s heroes.