Annual Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller Run
Puller Run
Thursday, October 10, 202410:00 AM
Christ Church Parish
20 Christchurch Lane
Saluda, VA 23149
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Every year, on or around the Marine Corp birthday (November 10th), Marines from Fort Lee and the Naval Weapons Station York Town run in relays from Fort Lee and from Gloucester Point to Christ Church Parish to honor Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller and to celebrate the Marine Corp birthday. Chesty died on October 11, 1971. This year the celebration honoring Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller will also take place on October 11th.
About 90 strong, able-bodied recruits conduct a ceremonial Run to the church, where they are greeted by our Committee Members with snacks, soft drinks, and multiple cups of coffee. Stories that chronicle the life and legend of Chesty Puller are shared with the runners and appreciated by all. After a few more comments and words of praise, The Marine Detachment moves back to their base, and the grounds of Christ Church Parish are once again strangely calm.
The time of the event is an estimate at this time. More information regarding this event will be posted as we get closer to the date.
