The 6th Annual Mogadishu Mile Kentucky returns to Queenslake Horse Farm on October 3, 2026 — the 33rd anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu. Six years ago, we were the first to bring the Mogadishu Mile to Kentucky. We built something worthy of the 19 soldiers it honors, and we have never stopped raising the standard.
The 2026 event is the largest and most complete Mogadishu Mile Kentucky to date. The challenge unfolds across 140 sprawling acres and a 40-acre lake, with a military-style obstacle course that tests every competitor — tire flips, ball slams, box jumps, chain drags, ammo can carries, a water crossing, a dam traverse, and a wooded trail run. Teams of four compete side by side, rucking optional, all fitness levels welcome.
The solemn heart of the day is the Friesian Horse Salute and Tribute to the 19 — a breathtaking horse procession that moves through the grounds in silence, carrying the symbolic weight of those who gave everything as their names are read aloud. Along the Mogadishu Mile, 19 memorial stations line the course, each bearing the name of a soldier lost on October 3, 1993. Runners stop, pay respect, and say the name of the soldier at each memorial.
Warriors on Wheels returns in 2026 with a full team — adaptive athletes and veterans proving that the Mogadishu Mile belongs to everyone who shows up to honor the fallen.
After the challenge, the celebration begins. Runners enjoy free laser treatments, massage, and tattoos at the finish line village. Then the Mogadishu Music Festival kicks off at 4:00 PM on our custom 40×30 stage — live music, food, drinks, and community on the farm until dusk.
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