DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONS & ROTATING CUSTODY
The 2026 event introduces the Mogadishu Cup—a premier multi-division challenge designed to foster camaraderie, healthy competition, and ultimate pride across regional service organizations, military units, and athletic associations.
Organizations build four-person teams to compete within their respective division. The fastest team to navigate the 140-acre course and clear all testing stations wins custody of their division's physical trophy cup. Winning teams hold the cup for one calendar year, returning it at the next Mogadishu Mile to defend their title.
ARE YOU READY?
Assemble your four-person team, select your organization's division, and run for the cup.
REGISTER A TEAMMOGADISHU MILE ROTATING CUP(S) - DIVISIONS
Teams must register under one of the following official categories to compete for the rotating cup.
POLICE
Dedicated to Municipal Police Departments, County Sheriff's Offices, State Police/Highway Patrol, and Federal Agencies.
FIRE
Open to all Career and Volunteer Municipal Fire Departments, industrial fire units, and fire suppression associations.
EMT
Open to Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Flight Medical Teams, and emergency response coordinators.
ROTC / JROTC
Dedicated to University ROTC Detachments, officer candidate programs, and High School JROTC academy cadets.
HIGH SCHOOL
Designed for regional high school athletic clubs, cross-country/track teams, and student sport organizations.
NATIONAL GUARD
Dedicated to State Army National Guard and Air National Guard squadrons, platoons, and operational support units.
GYMS
Designed for commercial fitness facilities, Crossfit affiliates, athletic clubs, and community training centers.
VETERAN GROUPS
Designed for veteran groups, chartered Veteran Service Posts (VFW, American Legion), and military transition organizations.
BOURBON
A special division dedicated to local distilleries, bourbon brands, and craft beverage partners to compete for rotating cup honors.
TROPHY CUSTODY REGULATIONS
- Roster Integrity: All four team members must belong to or be affiliated with the representing organization.
- Equipment Rules: All standard safety and course gear rules (e.g. ammo cans, flags) apply. Any team finishing missing gear is disqualified from the cup scoring.
- Trophy Defense: The winning captain agrees to hold and display the trophy at their facility and return it in clean condition by September 15, 2027.
Questions about registering your department, ROTC detachment, or gym team?
CONTACT CUP DIRECTOR