March for the Fallen 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 Past event

9:11 AM PDT

Mead, Washington

$32.80 · 7 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring March for the Fallen on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Mead, Spokane! This heartfelt event not only honors those who have served but also supports the families left behind. The March for the Fallen will take place at the Hop Mountain Taproom & Grill's parking lot and feature a course set up at Mead Airport, adorned with banners honoring fallen heroes. Participants can expect a fun-filled day with activities for everyone, including rucking, running, walking, and even family-friendly events for kids and leashed dogs!

While the event will not be timed this year and the distances will be approximate, participants can look forward to a trail run experience on uneven terrain. After the march, everyone is invited back to Hop Mountain for camaraderie and celebration. Enjoy live music, delicious BBQ, a beer garden, and unique attractions such as historic military and SWAT vehicles, lawn games, and face painting. Plus, there will be event tees, ruck patches, dog tags, and opportunities to win exciting prizes through raffles and a silent auction. Don’t miss this opportunity to remember and honor those who carried the weight of freedom. Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting community gathering!

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Races

5k Run or Walk

Incl. MFTF 2026 Tee

9:11 AM PDT

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5k Ruck (35lb pack minimum weight for competitive ruck)

Incl. MFTF 2026 Tee

-If you've wanted to try a ruck, this is for you! A 5k route is a great way to get started. -We recommend filling your pack with food pantry items that will be donated to NewbyGinnings after the March.

9:11 AM PDT

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10k Run or Walk

Incl. MFTF 2026 Tee

9:11 AM PDT

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10k Ruck (35lb pack minimum weight for competitive ruck)

Incl. MFTF 2026 Tee

9:11 AM PDT

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15.6k Run or Walk

Incl. MFTF 2026 Tee

9:11 AM PDT

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15.6k Ruck (35lb pack minimum weight for competitive ruck)

Incl. MFTF 2026 Tee

---Our Signature Event--- -15.6k was the original distance of the March, in honor of the 156 post-9/11 fallen from Washington at the time March for the Fallen was started. -Packs must weigh at least 35lbs for ruckers to be eligible for awards. -We recommend filling your pack with food pantry items that will be donated to NewbyGinnings after the March.

9:11 AM PDT

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VIRTUAL March for the Fallen 2026
Virtual

Incl. $2.80 Fee & MFTF 2026 Tee

Choose your place, choose your distance, choose your Hero! We'll mail you a bib and event tee, and then just complete your distance by 9/21/26 and submit your results!

9:11 AM PDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

_REGISTRATION WILL RE-OPEN ON 9/12/2026 AT 6:30AM. THANKS!_

_CHECK WWW.MARCHFORTHEFALLEN.COM https://www.MarchfortheFallen.com FOR NEED TO KNOWS._

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_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 https://guardiansprotectionproject.org! 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:

* THE EVENT WILL START AND FINISH AT HOP MOUNTAIN TAPROOM & GRILL'S PARKING LOT IN MEAD, WA.
* THE MARCH FOR THE FALLEN COURSE WILL BE SETUP AT MEAD AIRPORT, JUST ADJACENT.
* THE COURSE WILL BE LINED WITH FALLEN HERO BANNERS AND SUPPORTED WITH WATER STATIONS
* 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.

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!

RUCKERS, RUNNERS, WALKERS, STEPPERS, KIDS AND LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME!

* EVENT TEES
* RUCK PATCHES
* DOG TAGS
* CLIMBING WALL
* LIVE MUSIC
* BBQ
* BEER GARDEN
* HISTORIC MILITARY VEHICLES
* SWAT VEHICLES
* LAWN GAMES
* KONA ICE SNOW CONES
* FRANZ GRILLED CHEESE
* FACE PAINTING
* RAFFLES & SILENT AUCTION
* SPECIAL PRICING FOR 12 & UNDER!

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 https://guardiansprotectionproject.org

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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!_