It is our responsibility to Honor, Remember and  Never Forget those who paid for our Freedom with the ultimate sacrifice. ​

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At the going down of the sun, and in the morning ~ we will Remember them...

NBC 10 coverage of the 2018 NJRFTF...

2019 Run Updates...

Frequently asked questions...
2019 Hero Marker Listings...(New)
We are aware that some people using smartphones were unable to access the Hero Marker listings.   We apologize for that and for 2019 we will be completely updating our systems and website...more coming soon!! 
When is it?
The 2019 Run will start in Cape May on Wed, September 25 when Gold Star Families and the Run Team will come together for our "Remember" Ceremony and Dinner...  More details will be published in early 2019...

​Do you have a Timeline available?
The 2019 Timeline will be available in early 2019...
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Do you accept Donations?
Yes we do - to see more on giving and a listing of the 2018 Donors please go to this page...
Donors....
About the Run...
In an apolitical reflection of remembrance a team of military runners from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and other locations across the US will come together... See more....

​Can I be part of the Core Run Team?
If you think you can meet the following criteria please use our "Contact Us" form and we will put you in touch with our...See more....

How do I find my Hero Marker?
Due to the fact that some smartphones were unable to display the listings we are revising our systems and website - more information will be available in early 2019..
What is a "Hero Marker"?
​Each mile of the Run is dedicated to one of our NJ Fallen and the endpoint of that mile is marked by a distinctive Hero Marker which is placed in a prominent... See more.... 

​What is the "Last 5-3-1"?
It is an opportunity to run alongside our Core Team for the last 5 miles through Holmdel Twp on our way to the Finish and closing ceremony... See more.... 
Can I run my Family mile?
Absolutely!!   We do ask that the person running should be reasonably capable of running the mile in around 9 to 10 minutes at least - but having said that...See more.... 

Where is the NJ GSF Monument?
 In early 2011 the NJ Run For The Fallen presented a plan to the Trustees of the NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation to establish... See more....
If you think you can meet the following criteria please use our "Contact Us" form and we will put you in touch with our Military Core Team Coordinator....
  • Should be Military "active"...
  • Be wiling to commit to being with us for 5 days...
  • Be capable of running an average of at least 14 total miles every day for 4 days - remember that all running is on public roads and you will be halting every mile at the Hero Markers - generally the Team run legs of 7 miles averaging 8:30min per mile!
In early 2011 the NJ Run For The Fallen presented a plan to the Trustees of the NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation to establish an area dedicated as a place of remembrance and reflection for our New Jersey Gold Star Families.
We subsequently formed a committee under the leadership of Gold Star parents Ken and Helen Gurbisz to develop a design, fund and build a monument honoring the sacrifices of those families who have a lost a loved one in defense of our country in all wars and conflicts.
The NJ GSF Monument was finally dedicated on Sunday September 27th, 2015, at a ceremony held at the conclusion of the 7th annual NJ Run For The Fallen...
Click here to go to the Memorial Website...

​Absolutely!!   We do ask that the person running should be reasonably capable of running the mile in around 9 to 10 minutes at least - but having said that - our Team runners can be very accommodating!!

Also - please remember that whoever is running must make their own way to the beginning of the mile to join in.   So if your Marker is for example 123 then the runner should be at 122!
The 2018 Run for the Fallen will kick off on Thursday September 27th at 8:00am at Sunset Beach at Cape May Point for the four day, 192+ mile run:
  • Day 1, Thursday -  Cape May Point, Lower Twp., Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle City and Ocean City.
  • Day 2, Friday -  Somers Point, Linwood, Northfield, Pleasantville, Absecon, Galloway, Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton, Stafford, Long Beach Island.
  • Day 3, Saturday -  Stafford, Barnegat, Ocean Twp., Lacey, Berkeley, Beachwood, Pine Beach, Toms River, Brick.
  • Day 4, Sunday -  Mantoloking, Point Pleasant, Brielle, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Asbury Park, Long Branch, Oceanport, Shrewsbury and Lincroft to finish at the NJ Gold Star Family Monument on the grounds of the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel on National Gold Star Mother/Family Day, Sunday September 30th, 2018.
Each mile of the Run is dedicated to one of our NJ Fallen and the endpoint of that mile is marked by a distinctive Hero Marker which is placed in a prominent position - the Hero Marker # is also marked on the road surface.   We will be putting these in place several days prior to the actual Run. This year we anticipate there will be 200+ individual HMs spread over the length of the Run.   The Marker will have the #, Name and Day/Time for each location.  We encourage Family members/friends/comrades/Veterans to stand at Markers.

Our Team run carrying 3 flags plus an individual flag with an attached Bio card for the Hero. On arrival they will pass the 3 Run flags to 3 waiting persons then a team member will read aloud the Bio, then step forward and place the flag/Bio at the Hero Marker.  Our team will then salute, step forward to greet family members, take back the Run flags and proceed on to the next Marker.
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In early 2018 we will be publishing Hero Marker lists, maps and route directions for all of the locations.
Although there may be some minor changes from 2017 we anticipate that those will be minimal.   This section will be updated as required.
​In an apolitical reflection of remembrance a team of military runners from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and other locations across the US will come together to embark on a 190+ mile journey to honor every New Jersey service member killed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn and other conflicts....
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Each mile is dedicated to a fallen NJ Hero and their Gold Star Family, and the run team will stop at each Hero Marker (each mile) to present a flag and personalized biographical card to waiting family members, friends and comrades with the goal of creating a 190+ mile memorial trail through New Jersey.