Run to the Guns
10th Anniversary Motorcycle Run
American Legion Post 138 presents: Dec 9th, 2023,
A Salute to the fallen of All Wars!
The 10th Anniversary of Run To The Guns
Honors all of America’s Fallen and Veterans, Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen of all wars.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 12/8/23
Meet
American Legion Post 2
2125 S Industrial Park Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Breakfast available.
Time
REG: 8:00a –10:30a
Road Captains
10:15a -10:35a
Leave For Capital.
Dist
Approximate
Dist from the Post
to the Capital is
25 miles.
Meet
American Legion Post 2
2125 S Industrial Park Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Breakfast available to buy.
Time
REG: 8:00a –10:30a
Road Captains
10:15a -10:35a
Leave For Capital.
Dist
Approximate
Dist from the Post
to the Capital is
25 miles.
Days To Run
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How It Began
“The Run to The Guns” (RTTG) began on December 7th, 2013, marking its upcoming 10-year anniversary. Initiated by the WW2 Memorial Committee, led by former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, it resulted in Arizona’s WW2 Memorial placement at Wesley Bolin Plaza (WBP) in Phoenix, AZ.
The inaugural RTTG involved Arizona citizens, including youth, families, and WW2 veterans, along with various groups and organizations. Notable features of the event included a B17 flyover, the presence of Navy Admiral Sanders and WW2 veterans, a procession of 2000 RTTG riders, a release of a dozen white doves, and a grand band. The event attracted an estimated public attendance of 25,000 individuals, with participation from all Arizona American Legion Posts, VFW, DAV, and other veteran groups.
