March for the Fallen is a free race held on September 19, 2026, in Annville, Pennsylvania, at Fort Indiantown Gap Community Club. The event offers running and wheelchair divisions across three distances: 1 mile, 14 miles, and 28 miles. The race starts at 7:00 AM. If you can't make it to the venue, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance remotely and submit your results. Whether you're looking for a short 1-mile effort or committing to the full 28-mile challenge, this zero-entry-fee race provides flexibility for endurance athletes of all levels.
From the Race Organizer
J oin the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, at Fort Indiantown Gap for the 15th annual March for the Fallen event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Fort Indiantown Gap. This event is rain or shine! March for the Fallen is an event for the military and civilian communities to join annually in honoring the memory of all fallen service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our great nation. We are bringing this event back to its roots. The event races will be manually timed. You will have from your event start time until 6:00pm to complete the course. Awards will be provided to individual race winners by the Training Site. The events are the 28- and 14-mile heavy or light marches, 5k run/walk, a 28-mile hand cycle and a virtual 5k run/walk. Heavy marches consist of rucking with a pack weighing at minimum 35lbs. There is a minimum 10lb ruck for light division to qualify for an award. Spectators are also welcome in support of the event but cannot be along the march route. The safest and most comfortable place for spectators will be at the Community Club. The 28- and 14-mile marches offer challenging routes varying from asphalt roads to rolling and steep mountain trails of dirt and gravel on the training lands of Fort Indiantown Gap. The course start point elevation is 500.77' and climbs to 1239.43' on Second Mountain of the Appalachian Mountain Range; low point elevation is 484.28' and is within the first mile of the course. Bibs will be provided at check-in. Bibs must be always displayed on your back and visible for safety purposes. Bibs are required to be on the courses. Those found on the courses without the proper event bib will be removed. Packet Pickup will be Friday 18 Sep 4:30-7:00PM at the Community Club on Fisher Ave and the day of the event starting at 5:30AM. T-shirts will be sold separately and can be purchased at the link below. *T-shirt’s must be ordered by Sunday, August 30 at 11:59pm to pick up the day of or have delivered for a fee the week of the race. Store will re-open 1 Sept 2026 for t-shirt purchases for delivery only after the 19 Sept race. CLICK HERE TO ORDER A T-SHIRT While a donation is not required to participate, registration is a must. Pets are not permitted. Exceptions are made for working service dogs with proper licenses, leashes and vaccinations. Personal drones are not authorized on the installation, offenders will be removed from the installation by security personnel. **Valid ID will be required to enter Fort Indiantown Gap Base.
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March For The Fallen 2026 — Annville, PA takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Annville, Pennsylvania.
Where is March For The Fallen 2026 — Annville, PA held?
March For The Fallen 2026 — Annville, PA is held at Fort Indiantown Gap Community Club in Annville, Pennsylvania.
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