March for the Fallen 2026

March for the Fallen 2026 Race Information

<p><strong><em>** IMPORTANT ** </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Are you a Veteran or Currently </em></strong><b><i>Serving? If so, Gesa Credit Union wants to assist with your registration! Please email us for a special code before you register: <a target="_blank">i</a><a href="mailto:info&#64;marchforthefallen.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">nfo&#64;marchforthefallen.com</a></i></b></p> <p><strong><em>_________________________________________________________________</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Forged by Fires, Aligned by Mission </em></strong></p> <p><b>Due to the devastating wildfires and current closure of Riverside State Park, March for the Fallen had to quickly find a new home for 2026, and we&#39;re very thankful to have found it with the Guardians Protection Project and <a href="https://guardiansprotectionproject.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Step to Remember</a>! Our missions to <em>honor &amp; remember those who serve, and to support the families left behind</em> align perfectly, and we couldn&#39;t have found a better partnership. We&#39;re excited to share all this joint event will bring to and for the community!</b></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><b>Important Notes: </b></span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><b>The event will start and finish at Hop Mountain Taproom &amp; Grill&#39;s parking lot in Mead, WA.</b></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><b>The March for the Fallen course will be setup at Mead Airport, just adjacent. </b></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><b>The course will be lined with Fallen Hero banners and supported with water stations</b></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><b>The event will not be timed this year, distances will be approximate, and due to uneven terrain, it will look more like a trail run for those who choose to run.  </b></span></li></ul> <p><b>But just like always, after the run/ruck</b><b>/walk, everyone&#39;s invited back to Hop Mountain for all the camaraderie, and that&#39;s where you&#39;ll really see all this partnership has to offer! </b></p> <p><b>Ruckers, runners, walkers, steppers, kids and leashed dogs are welcome! </b></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Event tees</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Ruck patches</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Dog tags</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Climbing Wall</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Live Music</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">BBQ</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Beer Garden</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Historic Military Vehicles</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">SWAT Vehicles</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Lawn Games</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Kona Ice Snow Cones</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Franz Grilled Cheese</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Face Painting</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Raffles &amp; Silent Auction</span></strong></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 );font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Special pricing for 12 &amp; under! </span></strong></span></li></ul> <p><b>Want to really push your limits? Ruck the Route and then Climb the Steps! </b></p> <p><b>Register for Step to Remember&#39;s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb (110 floors). </b><b>See details at <a href="https://guardiansprotectionproject.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Step To Remember</a></b></p> <p>__________________________________________________________________</p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">The location changed, <em>but the mission didn&#39;t.</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Join March for the Fallen and Step to Remember, Saturday, September 12th. </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Some carried the weight of freedom. Now it&#39;s our turn to carry their memory.</span></strong></p> <h6>​<i>March for the Fallen is part of the WA State Fallen Heroes Project, a 501c3 with EIN 46-2481053, dedicated to honoring and remembering fallen military members, supporting their families, and engaging our communities in doing both. Thank you for your support!</i></h6>