2024 Run for the Fallen NH

Saturday, September 21, 2024 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

Free · 1 race

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring 2024 Run for the Fallen NH on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the beautiful setting of Waterville Valley, Grafton. This heartfelt event is dedicated to honoring the memory of New Hampshire's military service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since September 11, 2001. As participants run along the course lined with posters of our Fallen Heroes, they will have the opportunity to connect with Gold Star families, expressing gratitude and support for their sacrifices.

The Run for the Fallen NH is not just a race; it's a moving tribute that recognizes the bravery of all New Hampshire service members who have given their lives for our freedom. Each mile symbolizes remembrance and respect, as runners reflect on the stories of these heroes and the families they left behind. Join us in this uplifting event that celebrates courage, community, and the enduring spirit of those who serve. Together, we can honor their legacy and ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.

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2024 Run for the Fallen NH

2024 Run for the Fallen NH Run for the Fallen NH will be held in Waterville Valley, NH again this year. We will begin with an opening ceremony in The Field of Honor, located at the Waterville Valley Town Center (corner of Valley and Village Road - adjacent to Ice Arena). The Run route will be along Waterville Valley's 4-Mile Loop. A shuttle will be available to pick up anyone who is unable to finish the Run. Online registration will be open until September 20, 2024. Same day registration will be available at the event. There will be a limited number of t-shirts available for sale at the event. RUN DAY SCHEDULE 8:00 am Registration opens for Gold Star Families and Runners and Walkers 9:00 am Opening Ceremony 9:45 am Gold Star Families and Hero Buddies depart to stand next to their Fallen Hero posters along the run route 10:00 am Run/Walk Begins 11:30 am Run/Walk Ends 12:00 pm Lunch provided for Gold Star Families at the Waterville Convention Center

8:00 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Run for the Fallen NH is dedicated to honoring and remembering the lives of our New Hampshire military service members who have given their lives since September 11, 2001 and to showing our gratitude to the families they have left behind. Every year our Fallen Heroes's posters line the run course, their families standing by their loved one's poster. Each mile we run, we salute, we shake hands or hug our Gold Star* families and thank them for their sacrifice.

Although we run to honor and remember each fallen hero from recent conflicts, we remember every service member from New Hampshire who laid down their lives for freedom's cause. Thousands have sacrificed to preserve our way of life. As we give tribute to our New Hampshire Heroes, we also remember others who have given ultimate sacrifice throughout history. Regardless of war, conflict, or branch of service, we ultimately run for them all, honoring their service and sacrifice. We remember that they each gave up a future so that we could have ours. We give tribute to them by name wherever possible and to the sacrifice of the families they left behind.

*WHAT DOES "GOLD STAR" MEAN?

The term "Gold Star" describes a family member who has lost a loved one in military service. The Gold Star first made an appearance during World War I after being placed over a service flag's blue star when a service member was killed in combat. The Gold Star signified the family's pride in the loved one's sacrifice rather than the mourning of their personal loss.