Start time is 10:00 AM, giving you a reasonable morning window to arrive in Palmer, Alaska. The TACP Memorial Run – Team JBER takes place on July 10, 2026, at 1201 N Loma Prieta Drive and is free to enter, making it an accessible option for runners passing through the area. As a memorial event tied to Team JBER, this race likely draws participants committed to honoring its purpose. The midsummer date means you'll have extended daylight hours typical of Alaska at that time of year. If you're traveling to Palmer for this event, plan your lodging accordingly to ensure an early arrival or comfortable overnight stay before the 10:00 AM start.
From the Race Organizer
Join Us for the 15th Annual TACP Memorial Run! Our run will last for 24-hours, but you can join at any time from the start time until the end time. You can run a mile, or run ten if you're up to the challenge! Food, restroom, and apparel will be available. We'll also have Medical support because we value the safety of all participants. We will have prizes for the most miles Ran: 1st Place: TACP RTIC Water Bottle 2nd Place: TACP Shaker Pint Glass 3rd Place: TACP Rocks Glass We will have a prize for the most miles Rucked: 1st Place: TACP RTIC Water Bottle For those who complete the Family Loop, we'll have special stickers! Also, thanks to generous sponsorships from ZIP Kombucha, Kaladi Brother's Coffee, and Skinny Raven Sports, we'll be raffling some amazing prizes! Honor the fallen and support the Tactical Air Control Party community by participating in the 15th Annual TACP Memorial Run. This powerful event brings together Airmen, families, and supporters from across the globe to remember our brothers who gave their lives in service. Whether you're running solo, as a team, or virtually, every mile is a tribute to their sacrifice and a testament to our enduring brotherhood. Lace up, step out, and help us carry the load—one hour, one mile, one memory at a time. SSgt Andre Berkley – USAF TACP KIT 19Jul1989 – South Korea SSgt Brian Daly – USAF TACP KIT 04Sep1996 – Yuma Proving Ground, AZ SSgt Jason Faley – USAF TACP KIT 12Mar2001 – Udari Range, Kuwait Maj Gregory Stone – USAF TACP ALO KIA 25Mar2003 – Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait SSgt Jacob Frazier – USAF TACP KIA 29Mar2003 – Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan A1C Ray Losano – USAF TACP KIA 25Apr2003 – Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan MSgt Steven Auchman – USAF TACP KIA 09Nov2004 – Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mosul, Iraq CW2 Dennis Hay – USAF TACP KIA 29Aug2005 – Operation Iraqi Freedom, Tal Afar, Iraq SrA Bradley Smith – USAF TACP KIA 03Jan2010 – Afghanistan Maj W. David Gray – USAF TACP ALO KIA 08Aug2012 – Afghanistan MSgt Joshua Gavulic – USAF TACP KIT 21Feb2014 – Eloy, AZ TSgt Timothy Officer, Jr – USAF TACP KIT 03Aug2015 – Eglin Range, FL TSgt Wesley Kubie – USAF TACP KIT 08Jun2021 – Smoky Hill, KS Sgt Carl Edward “Eddie” McGee Jr – USAF TACP KIT 25Apr1978 – South Korea
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Palmer, AK.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is TACP Memorial Run – Team JBER 2026 — Palmer, AK?
TACP Memorial Run – Team JBER 2026 — Palmer, AK takes place on July 10, 2026. The race is held in Palmer, Alaska.
Where is TACP Memorial Run – Team JBER 2026 — Palmer, AK held?
TACP Memorial Run – Team JBER 2026 — Palmer, AK is held at 1201 N Loma Prieta Dr in Palmer, Alaska.
Where can I find hotels near TACP Memorial Run – Team JBER 2026 — Palmer, AK?
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