455th Air Expeditionary Wing - CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 6:00AM EDT
- Location APO, Armed Forces (AE)
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing for the inspiring CMSAF Binnicker Memorial 9K Run on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 6:00 AM. This exciting event will take place at the 455th LSA MWR tent, where participants will not only challenge themselves with a 9K run but also support a noble cause—providing care for residents at the Air Force Enlisted Village's memory care wing, Hawthorn House.
The first 25 registrants will receive an official race shirt and challenge coin, adding a special touch to your race experience. In addition to the run, participants can take part in the Extra Mile Challenge by fundraising for the Air Force Enlisted Village, with the opportunity to race for free after raising $109. The CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run is more than just a race; it’s a heartfelt tribute to those who have served and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of military widows, retirees, veterans, and their families affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event where every step you take makes a difference!
The first 25 registrants will receive an official race shirt and challenge coin, adding a special touch to your race experience. In addition to the run, participants can take part in the Extra Mile Challenge by fundraising for the Air Force Enlisted Village, with the opportunity to race for free after raising $109. The CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run is more than just a race; it’s a heartfelt tribute to those who have served and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of military widows, retirees, veterans, and their families affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event where every step you take makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
The 2026 CMSAF Binnicker Memorial 9K Run hosted by 455th Air Expeditionary Wing will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 0600 at the 455th LSA MWR tent. The first 25 registrants will be mailed an official race shirt and challenge coin to their home address.
_IT'S ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN RUNNING._
SUPPORTING "CARE FOR ALZHEIMER'S"
The CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run hosted by 455th Air Expeditionary Wing will benefit the memory care wing at Air Force Enlisted Village [https://afev.us/]'s assisted living residence, Hawthorn House [https://afev.us/assisted-living], where USAF widows, retirees, veterans, and their family members with Alzheimers disease and dementia reside. Every dollar raised from this event will provide care and support for the residents there.
GO THE EXTRA MILE
Go the extra mile by creating a fundraiser in conjunction with your run. We call it the Extra Mile Challenge, and well reward the top fundraisers [https://runsignup.com/Race/CMSAFJamesCBinnickerMemorialVIRTUALRun/Page/fundraise_1].
RACE FOR FREE
Register and commit to fundraising $109 for the Air Force Enlisted Village, and well refund you up to your registration costs when you've raised $109.
_EVERY DOLLAR YOU RAISE WILL PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY WIDOWS, RETIREES, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO LIVE ON OUR MEMORY CARE WING AT THE AIR FORCE ENLISTED VILLAGES ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE, HAWTHORN HOUSE._
EVENT HISTORY
The inaugural CMSAF James C. Binnicker Memorial 9K was held in August of 2015 at Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Florida. The idea for the event was suggested by Airmen from nearby Eglin AFB who were participating in the Air Force Marathon. The Airmen wanted to honor CMSAF Binnicker while training for their upcoming marathon. Since CMSAF Binnicker served as the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, it was only fitting the event was a 9K run.
ABOUT CMSAF BINNICKER
CMSAF#9 James C. Binnicker served as the Air Force Enlisted Village's President and CEO from 2000 to 2015. Binnicker believed the residents should be treated with respect and dignity. He created The Mom Rule which all employees use to this day in working with residents or making decisions for residents. Binnicker's vision brought many additions to the Bob Hope Village campus to include the Garden of Hope, the Bob Gates Welcome Center, and Hawthorn House, an assisted living residence with an option for memory care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Binnicker served as the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from 1986 to 1990. Read more about him HERE [https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/107742/james-c-binnicker/].
_IT'S ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN RUNNING._
SUPPORTING "CARE FOR ALZHEIMER'S"
The CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run hosted by 455th Air Expeditionary Wing will benefit the memory care wing at Air Force Enlisted Village [https://afev.us/]'s assisted living residence, Hawthorn House [https://afev.us/assisted-living], where USAF widows, retirees, veterans, and their family members with Alzheimers disease and dementia reside. Every dollar raised from this event will provide care and support for the residents there.
GO THE EXTRA MILE
Go the extra mile by creating a fundraiser in conjunction with your run. We call it the Extra Mile Challenge, and well reward the top fundraisers [https://runsignup.com/Race/CMSAFJamesCBinnickerMemorialVIRTUALRun/Page/fundraise_1].
RACE FOR FREE
Register and commit to fundraising $109 for the Air Force Enlisted Village, and well refund you up to your registration costs when you've raised $109.
_EVERY DOLLAR YOU RAISE WILL PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR MILITARY WIDOWS, RETIREES, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO LIVE ON OUR MEMORY CARE WING AT THE AIR FORCE ENLISTED VILLAGES ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE, HAWTHORN HOUSE._
EVENT HISTORY
The inaugural CMSAF James C. Binnicker Memorial 9K was held in August of 2015 at Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Florida. The idea for the event was suggested by Airmen from nearby Eglin AFB who were participating in the Air Force Marathon. The Airmen wanted to honor CMSAF Binnicker while training for their upcoming marathon. Since CMSAF Binnicker served as the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, it was only fitting the event was a 9K run.
ABOUT CMSAF BINNICKER
CMSAF#9 James C. Binnicker served as the Air Force Enlisted Village's President and CEO from 2000 to 2015. Binnicker believed the residents should be treated with respect and dignity. He created The Mom Rule which all employees use to this day in working with residents or making decisions for residents. Binnicker's vision brought many additions to the Bob Hope Village campus to include the Garden of Hope, the Bob Gates Welcome Center, and Hawthorn House, an assisted living residence with an option for memory care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Binnicker served as the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from 1986 to 1990. Read more about him HERE [https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/107742/james-c-binnicker/].
Races
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9K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Shirt and Challenge Coin
Sat 3rd October 2026 (6:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDPlease register using your home address. Your swag will be shipped there.
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