A challenging 26.2-mile march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, N.M.

Bataan Memorial Death March

Human Interest Story

Trent Sinnet is a marathon runner and he has done nine of the grueling 26.2 mile races in full military gear. He does them with other National Guard members and one of the races he does is the Bataan Memorial Death March in Las Cruces New Mexico.

Guardsman has competed in 60 marathons

The 20th annual Bataan Memorial Death March soared to record numbers of participants with 5,300 drudging through the 50 mile an hour winds and thick sand to honor the veterans of World War II who were forced to march the 1945 Bataan Death March.

Bataan Marathon a 'history lesson'

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Sam Wienke, who finished third in the 50+ men carrying a pack division, will be back to run the 2009 race.

Wienke to Compete in Bataan Memorial Marathon

More than 5,000 registrants entered for the 2009 Bataan Memorial Death March held at the White Sands Missle Range in New Mexico.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results