JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026, AT PALMER LAKE REGIONAL RECREATION AREA FOR THE 8TH 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. Their name, rank, and date of loss are called in tribute, followed by a moment of remembrance before the run continues. 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 Colorado@runforthefallen.org 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.