It is our responsibility to Honor and Remember all those who have paid for our Freedom with the Ultimate Sacrifice...

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Important ~ 2020 Run Updates ~ September 24th to 27th.....

The 2020 shirts for our NJ Gold Star Families are now available - if you are a NJ Gold Star Family member please click here....
The 2020 Supporter shirts are now available for purchase and are available in both short and long sleeve. To order please click here....

" The New Jersey Run for the Fallen is an organization of military runners and support crew whose mission is clear and simple: To run one mile for each New Jersey active service member who has died during the GWOT (Global War on Terror). Each mile of sweat and pain and each flag saluted, is to pay homage to one service member’s life and their family."
Will there be a 2020 Run? Yes - BUT- unfortunately, there will be some major changes for this year and we are still waiting for some "permissions" but here's what we can tell you at this point....

We will install all of the Hero Markers in their regular assigned locations the week before the Run just as we normally do and all location details will be posted on our website and Facebook pages.
There will not be any Runners on the normal route on Thursday and Friday but it is our goal to have two secure locations on Saturday and Sunday where there WILL be our Military Run Team. Please note that we are waiting for official approval for both locations and we will update you with more details as soon as we are able.
It is also our intent to have an Honor Party drive the complete route on Saturday and Sunday and they will halt at each HM to pay respects - it is our intent to live video stream and more details to follow...
It is also our hope to have a 2nd duplicate set of Hero Markers at the Run location on Saturday/Sunday that will be covered by our actual Run Team - more details to follow as soon as we get the location approval...
In short - we are hopeful that our ideas will come to fruition and gain approval and by the middle or so of July, we will hopefully be in a position to finalize and reveal our plans for 2020.
Please understand one thing - under no circumstances will we knowingly do or plan anything that may put anyone at elevated risk but having said that - we will do everything in our power to ensure that our stated Mission is successful.

2020 Run - September 23rd to 27th, 2020

2020 Run ~ Our Mission....
In an apolitical reflection of remembrance, a team of 28 military members from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and other locations across the US will come together to embark on a 195+ mile journey to honor every New Jersey service member who died in support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT).
Each mile is dedicated to an individual NJ Hero and their family, and the run team will stop at each Hero Marker (each mile) to make a presentation to waiting family members, friends, and comrades with the goal of creating a 195+ mile Memorial Trail through New Jersey. For more Click Here....

2020 Run ~ 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 position and also painted on the road thus acting as the "gathering point" for that Hero's Family, Friends and comrades. Our Run Team will stop and make a presentation at every Hero Marker throughout the 4 days of the Run. Full details will be published here in the spring of 2020...

Frequently asked questions...

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 2020..

When is it?
The 2020 Run will start in Cape May on Wed, September 23 when Gold Star Families and the Run Team will come together for our "Remember" Ceremony and Dinner... More details will be published in early 2020...

Do you have a Timeline available?
The 2020 Timeline is now available... Click Here...

Do you accept Donations?
Yes we do - to see more on giving and a listing of the 2020 Donors please go to this page... Donors....

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....