March For The Fallen
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 28 Mile Ruck HEAVY · 28 Mile Ruck LIGHT · 14 Mile Ruck HEAVY & more
From the Organizer
Join 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.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lebanon 2 W, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Annville, PA
Elevation
526 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- March For The Fallen
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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- What is the March For The Fallen?
- March For The Fallen is a running race held in Annville, Pennsylvania on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the March For The Fallen?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Annville, Pennsylvania at Fort Indiantown Gap Community Club, Annville, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the March For The Fallen?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
March For The Fallen
Sep 19, 2026