March for the Fallen 2026

Race Registration

• Opening Date: Registration will re-open on 9/12/2026 at 6:30am. Thanks!
• Website: Check www.MarchfortheFallen.com for Need to Knows.

Event Information

Forged by Fires, Aligned by Mission

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're very thankful to have found it with the Guardians Protection Project and Step to Remember! Our missions to honor & remember those who serve, and to support the families left behind align perfectly, and we couldn't have found a better partnership. We're excited to share all this joint event will bring to and for the community!

Important Notes

• Start Location: The event will start and finish at Hop Mountain Taproom & Grill's parking lot in Mead, WA.
• Course Location: The March for the Fallen course will be set up at Mead Airport, just adjacent.
• Banners and Support: The course will be lined with Fallen Hero banners and supported with water stations.
• Timing: 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.

Camaraderie and Community

But just like always, after the run/ruck/walk, everyone's invited back to Hop Mountain for all the camaraderie, and that’s where you’ll really see all this partnership has to offer!

Who is Welcome: Ruckers, runners, walkers, steppers, kids, and leashed dogs are welcome!

Event Highlights

• Event Tees: Available for participants.
• Ruck Patches: Commemorative patches for ruck participants.
• Dog Tags: Collectible dog tags for participants.
• Live Music: Enjoy live performances during the event.

• BBQ: Delicious BBQ offerings for everyone.
• Beer Garden: Relax with drinks in the beer garden.
• Historic Military Vehicles: See military vehicles on display.
• Lawn Games: Fun games for all ages.

• Kona Ice Snow Cones: Refreshing treats available.
• Franz Grilled Cheese: Enjoy gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
• Face Painting: Fun face painting for kids and adults.
• Raffles & Silent Auction: Participate for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Special Pricing: Special pricing for 12 & under!

Challenge Yourself

Want to really push your limits? Ruck the Route and then Climb the Steps! Register for Step to Remember's 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb (110 floors). See details at Step To Remember.

Join Us

The location changed, but the mission didn’t. Join March for the Fallen and Step to Remember, Saturday, September 12th.

Some carried the weight of freedom. Now it's our turn to carry their memory.

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!