10th Anniversary Publix Battleship 12K Sells Out — Largest Running Event in Mobile Set for Sunday, November 16

November 14, 2025

“Run to Honor” documentary spotlights the 2015 origins and purpose of the event

MOBILE, Ala. (November 14, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The 10th Anniversary Publix Battleship 12K is officially sold out and will welcome a record field to Mobile, Alabama on Sunday, November 16, reaffirming its status as the largest running event in Mobile. Created in 2015 to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military members and their families, the 12-kilometer point-to-point race brings participants across the bay to a powerful, patriotic finish at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park.

To mark the milestone year, race organizers have released “Run to Honor,” a short-form documentary that captures the inspiration behind the event and the stories that continue to fuel it a decade later. The film is available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-0zoMCU44PI.

“From day one, the vision for the Battleship 12K was simple but profound: run to honor,” said Michael Wattigny, Founder & Marketing Director for FRESHJUNKIE Racing, the producers of the event. “Ten years later, seeing thousands of athletes, families, and veterans come together at the Battleship is as moving as ever. Selling out the 10th anniversary shows just how deeply this community embraces that mission.”

Race Day Highlights

• Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
• Location: Point-to-point from the Eastern Shore to USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
• Distance: 12K (7.45 miles)

The Publix Battleship 12K is produced in partnership with USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, the City of Mobile, and regional public safety agencies. Organizers coordinate detailed transportation and road-closure plans to ensure a safe, efficient race morning for participants and residents. Registered athletes will receive final race-week emails with parking, shuttle, and gear check in the Official Athlete Guide.

“Run to Honor” — A Decade in the Making

The new documentary traces the event’s beginnings in 2015 and features voices from service members, families, and community leaders who helped shape the race’s purpose: to create a meaningful, moving way for civilians and military communities to come together. The film underscores why thousands choose the Battleship 12K each year—not only to race, but to remember.
Watch the film: https://youtu.be/-0zoMCU44PI

“Finishing beside the Battleship is unlike any other race finish,” added [Military/Veteran Representative Name] of [Organization]. “You feel the weight of history and the gratitude of a community that shows up to honor service.”

Community & Economic Impact

Now entering its second decade, the Publix Battleship 12K delivers significant tourism and economic impact to the Mobile area each November while spotlighting local and regional veterans’ causes, military heritage, and Gulf Coast hospitality. The event’s sellout reflects sustained growth in participant travel, volunteerism, and civic pride across Mobile.

About the Publix Battleship 12K

Founded in 2015, the Publix Battleship 12K is a 12-kilometer, point-to-point race that finishes at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. Designed to Run to Honor, the event unites athletes, veterans, families, and the Gulf Coast community in an unforgettable, patriotic race experience.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/-0zoMCU44PI

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ABOUT FRESHJUNKIE RACING:

FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) is an event production company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Producing events since 2010, FJR manages, markets, and produces 14 events annually across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Creating memorable experiences for 50,000 participants annually, the events produce over $15 Million in economic impact in the communities and $2.7 Million in charitable impact. For more info visit: freshjunkieracing.com

ABOUT PUBLIX:

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,383 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia. For 24 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.

Contact: 
Mike Wattigny, Marketing Director | mike@freshjunkie.com | (504) 952-2899
Haley Wattigny, Marketing Associate | pr@freshjunkie.com | (985) 635-9662