Soldiers to Run Through Streets

Fort Riley soldiers will take to the streets Monday morning. The 1st Infantry Division will hold a full division run as part of celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and the 108th birthday of America’s First Division.

According to the Army Post, the run will begin at Victory Hall, the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters, at 7:30 a.m. and wind through Fort Riley’s Historic Main Post, ending back at division headquarters.

The event will require several road closures on main post beginning at 6:15 a.m. A map of the run route is available at https://homeadmin.army.mil/riley/4017/4913/9064/1ID_Division_Run_Army_250th.pdf.

Fort Riley officials expect to reopen roads by 10 a.m. Agencies and offices on main post affected by the road closures will plan to open for business by 11 a.m. Monday.

The 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, known as the “Fighting First” or “The Big Red One”, is the oldest continuously serving active duty division in the U.S. Army.

The “Big Red One” has a rich history, dating back to its formation in 1917 during World War I. It has been involved in virtually every major American war since then, with the exception of the Korean War. Notable events include its role in the Normandy invasion during World War II, specifically at Omaha Beach. The division has been the subject of books, movies, and articles, further cementing its place in military history.