Colorado Run for the Fallen Run/Walk/Ruck
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Palmer Lake, Colorado
- Price Free - $35.00
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the 7th Annual Colorado Run for the Fallen on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the picturesque Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area in El Paso. This heartfelt event is an up to 6-hour untimed run, walk, or ruck, dedicated to honoring over 450 Colorado military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to move at their own pace, whether that means completing just a mile or taking part for the full six hours.
Each mile of the course is a tribute, with the name, rank, and date of loss of a fallen hero read aloud, followed by a ceremonial salute. With no pressure, no timing chips, and no clocks, this event is all about remembrance and respect. All participants will receive an event t-shirt, and there will be an aid station providing water, electrolytes, and snacks. Gold Star families can register for free, and volunteers are encouraged to get involved. Together, let’s honor our heroes and ensure that no one is ever forgotten. Join us in this inspiring tribute and be part of a community that values remembrance and gratitude!
Each mile of the course is a tribute, with the name, rank, and date of loss of a fallen hero read aloud, followed by a ceremonial salute. With no pressure, no timing chips, and no clocks, this event is all about remembrance and respect. All participants will receive an event t-shirt, and there will be an aid station providing water, electrolytes, and snacks. Gold Star families can register for free, and volunteers are encouraged to get involved. Together, let’s honor our heroes and ensure that no one is ever forgotten. Join us in this inspiring tribute and be part of a community that values remembrance and gratitude!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025, AT PALMER LAKE REGIONAL RECREATION AREA FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL COLORADO RUN FOR THE FALLENan up to 6-hour untimed run/walk/ruck hosted by the Honor and Remember Colorado Chapter. This moving tribute honors over 450 Colorado military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice since the start of the Global War on Terror.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
This is not a racethere are no chips, no clocks, and no pressure. PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE FOR A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF TIME. Whether you move 1 mile or all 6 hours, your presence honors a fallen hero. Each mile is dedicated to an individual service member, with their name, rank, and date of loss read aloud, followed by a ceremonial salute.
Every step we take, every name we speak, is a promise to never forget. George Lutz, Founder of Honor and Remember
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT. An aid station will be available with water, electrolytes, and snacks.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Run, walk, or ruck at your own pace
Carry the name of a fallen service member
Hear each heros name read aloud at tribute miles
Join in a Final Mile of Honor
Open to all ages and fitness levels
Solo participants and teams welcome
GOLD STAR FAMILIES:
Gold Star families receive free registration. Please contact the race director for details.
VOLUNTEERS & CORE RUNNERS:
Volunteers are essentialcheck the volunteer tab to get involved.
Core Runners help carry memorial flags throughout the entire event and participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Please contact the race director if you are interested in serving as a Core Runner.
Proceeds support Honor and Remembers mission, including the presentation of personalized Honor and Remember Flags to Gold Star families in Colorado.
Lets unite in remembrance and gratitudeso no hero is ever forgotten.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
This is not a racethere are no chips, no clocks, and no pressure. PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE FOR A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF TIME. Whether you move 1 mile or all 6 hours, your presence honors a fallen hero. Each mile is dedicated to an individual service member, with their name, rank, and date of loss read aloud, followed by a ceremonial salute.
Every step we take, every name we speak, is a promise to never forget. George Lutz, Founder of Honor and Remember
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT. An aid station will be available with water, electrolytes, and snacks.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Run, walk, or ruck at your own pace
Carry the name of a fallen service member
Hear each heros name read aloud at tribute miles
Join in a Final Mile of Honor
Open to all ages and fitness levels
Solo participants and teams welcome
GOLD STAR FAMILIES:
Gold Star families receive free registration. Please contact the race director for details.
VOLUNTEERS & CORE RUNNERS:
Volunteers are essentialcheck the volunteer tab to get involved.
Core Runners help carry memorial flags throughout the entire event and participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Please contact the race director if you are interested in serving as a Core Runner.
Proceeds support Honor and Remembers mission, including the presentation of personalized Honor and Remember Flags to Gold Star families in Colorado.
Lets unite in remembrance and gratitudeso no hero is ever forgotten.
Colorado Run for the Fallen Run/Walk/Ruck
