Join us as we commemorate Memorial Day and honor our fallen with a week worth of events at Fort Eustis. Between May 15 and May 25, look forward to the Commander’s Cup, Run for the Fallen 5k, Golf Scramble, Community Contests, Remembrance Festival & Concert!
Browse through our events and find all registration and FAQs right here. Follow us on social media for updates on the go. This even is open to anyone with base access.
Points System
| Sporting Event | Points | Championship | |
| Softball, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball | Team Created and Participated Individual Participation | 200 pts 5 pts | 1st 150 pts 2nd 100 pts 3rd 50 pts |
| Run for the Fallen 5k Run/Walk | Participation | 1 pt | Top Male/Female 1st 150 pts 2nd 100 pts 3rd 50 pts |
| MURPH Workout | Participation | 25 pts | Top Male/Female 1st 150 pts 2nd 100 pts 3rd 50 pts |
Softball
| Description | Softball 10 vs. 10 |
| Event Date | 15 May |
| Event Time | 0830 |
| Event Location | Kilpatrick Field (643 Dickman St, Fort Eustis, VA) and Field #3 (Across from Reserve Center) |
| Registration Info | LOIs can be downloaded below and emailed to fteustisfitness@gmail.com |
| Registration Deadline | Teams must register and submit LOI by 10 May |
Sand Volleyball
| Description | Sand Volleyball 3 vs. 3 |
| Event Date | 16 May |
| Event Time | 0830 |
| Event Location | UPH Sand Volleyball Courts |
| Registration Info | LOIs can be downloaded below and emailed to fteustisfitness@gmail.com |
| Registration Deadline | Teams must register and submit LOI by 10 May |
Basketball
| Description | Basketball 3 vs. 3 |
| Event Date | 17 May |
| Event Time | 0830 |
| Event Location | Anderson Field House (643 Dickman St, Fort Eustis, VA) |
| Registration Info | LOIs can be downloaded below and emailed to fteustisfitness@gmail.com |
| Registration Deadline | Teams must register and submit LOI by 10 May |
Flag Football
| Description | Flag Football 7 vs. 7 |
| Event Date | 18 May |
| Event Time | 0830 |
| Event Location | Murphy Field (1387 Jackson Avenue, Fort Eustis VA) |
| Registration Info | LOIs can be downloaded below and emailed to fteustisfitness@gmail.com |
| Registration Deadline | Teams must register and submit LOI by 10 May |
Soccer
| Description | Soccer 9 vs. 9 |
| Event Date | 19 May |
| Event Time | 0830 |
| Event Location | Murphy Field (1387 Jackson Avenue, Fort Eustis VA) |
| Registration Info | LOIs can be downloaded below and emailed to fteustisfitness@gmail.com |
| Registration Deadline | Teams must register and submit LOI by 10 May |
MURPH
| Description | MURPH is an individual based event where each participant will complete each exercise back to back for time. The individual with the quickest time is the winner. |
| Event Date | 22 May |
| Event Time | Various |
| Event Location | McClellan Fitness Center (673 Monroe Ave, Fort Eustis, VA) |
| Participation Limit | No more than 25 participants at a time |
| Registration Info | Eventbrite.com (link below) |
| Registration Location | Anderson Field House (643 Dickman St., Fort Eustis, VA) |
| Registration Deadline | Individuals must be signed up no later than the day before event |
| Phone | 757-878-2097 |
| brandon.halberg@us.af.mil |
| Description | Run/Walk 5K honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. Military. |
| Event Date | 24 May |
| Event Time | 0630 – 0800 |
| Event Location | Anderson Field House (643 Dickman St., Fort Eustis, VA) |
| Awards | Female & Male with best time |
| Registration Info | Eventbrite.com (link below) or in-person on the day of event |
| Registration Deadline | Individuals need to be registered by 23 May through Eventbrite |
| Check In/Arrival | Participants should arrive to AFH no later than 15 minutes prior to start. T-shirt pick up and Registration will start at 0545 |
| Phone | 757-878-2097 |
| brandon.halberg@us.af.mil |
| Description | 18 Hole Scramble |
| Event Date | 25 May |
| Event Time | 0900 |
| Event Location | The Pines Golf Course (3518 Mulberry Island Rd., Fort Eustis, VA) |
| Participation Limit | 124 players / 32 teams / 4 per team |
| Awards | Female & Male with best time |
| Registration Info | Download form below. Submit on location. $55 per person or $220 per team (lunch included) |
| Registration Deadline | Before 1700, 22 May |
| Registration Location | The Pines Golf Course (3518 Mulberry Island Rd., Fort Eustis, VA) |
| Check In/Arrival | Check in begins at 0730 |
| Phone | 757-878-2252 |
Chalk the Walk
| Description | Use your creative skills to turn Groninger Library sidewalk into your canvas by using chalk to create a fun Memorial Day design! |
| Event Day | May 13 |
| Event Time | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| Event Location | Groninger Library (1313 Washington Blvd. Fort Eustis, VA 23435) |
| Registration Info | Reserve your space by emailing communityreccenter@gmail.com |
| Registration Deadline | Register by May 12 |
| Other Details | Open to All Ages, Indoor Event, Concessions will be sold |
| Prize | $100 |
Spoken Word
| Description | Create an original spoken word piece, no longer than five (5) minutes, expressing your feeling and understanding of Memorial Day. Participants will arrive and be given an opportunity to read their piece in front of an audience at the Community Rec Center Spotlight. |
| Event Date | May 20 |
| Event Time | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Event Location | Community Recreation Center (671 Lee Blvd, Fort Eustis, VA 23604) |
| Registration Info | Reserve your spot by emailing communityreccenter@gmail.com |
| Registration Deadline | Register by May 20 |
| Other Details | Open to All Ages, Indoor Event, Concessions will be sold |
| Prize | $100 |
5k T-Shirt Design Contest
| Description | Show off your creativity and enter the Run For The Fallen 5K T-shirt design contest and your design could be chosen as the official 5K race day t-shirt. |
| Contest Specs | • One sided • Any colors • Memorial Day themed |
| Submission Details | Submit your design by emailing communityreccenter@gmail.com |
| Submission Deadline | April 21 |
Installation Access
To attend event you must have access to the installation, or be sponsored in.
Accessibility
Murphy Field track area is ADA accessible
Restrooms
Portable restrooms available on site
Lost & Found
Contact security regarding Lost & Found items
Other
• Guests must be 21, with photo ID to purchase and consume alcohol
• Pets are not allowed
• Coolers not allowed
• Fort Eustis MWR reserves the right to postpone/cancel event due to weather or extenuating circumstances
• This is an outdoor event, please bring your own lawn chairs