No matter where we live, our wear blue community is always connected. As Cowtown Half Marathon weekend approaches, athletes, families, and volunteers will travel from near and far, bound by a shared mission of honoring those who served. Through training, mentorship, and unwavering support, this weekend will showcase the power of remembrance and connection.

Every runner on the Cowtown Half Marathon Gold Star Race Program team has a story, and their training journeys are as unique as the reasons they run. Some are conquering their very first half marathon, while others aim for personal bests. Guided by mentorship and a strong support system, these athletes embrace the challenge, knowing each step is a tribute to their fallen loved ones.

As we approach the Cowtown Half Marathon weekend, we celebrate the inspiring athletes of the Gold Star Race Program. This incredible cohort of runners is stepping onto the course with a shared purpose: to honor their fallen loved ones and carry forward their legacies through the powerful act of running. Through mentorship and dedicated training, these athletes are preparing for a weekend filled with remembrance and community.

At this year’s Student Veterans of America National Conference, wear blue: run to remember partnered to host an impactful Circle of Remembrance and run, uniting nearly 180 participants in honoring the service and sacrifice of military heroes. With more than 250 names spoken aloud, the event highlighted the strength of community, connection, and active remembrance. These moments demonstrated the wear blue community’s commitment to supporting veterans and fostering meaningful bonds through shared purpose.

In part two of Chris Walsh’s inspiring journey, his passion for motorsport intersects with his commitment to honoring service and sacrifice. As a proud wear blue: run to remember ambassador, Chris channels the same resilience he displayed in the military into his racing career. His story exemplifies how purpose-driven action—whether on the track or through remembrance—can fuel personal growth and inspire others.

➡️ Discover how Chris Walsh continues to push limits and honor his roots in part two of his incredible journey.

Chris Walsh’s story is one of grit, resilience, and reinvention. A former U.S. Army Major and wear blue: run to remember ambassador, Chris dedicated 16 years to serving his country. After sustaining a life-changing injury in 2012, he faced a daunting road to recovery—but Chris didn’t stop moving forward.

Today, he’s found a second calling in motorsport. From navigating the battlefield to mastering the race track, Chris proves that determination knows no bounds. His journey from military service to iRacing stardom is nothing short of inspiring.

➡️ Read more about Chris Walsh’s transformation and his passion for motorsport.

Lisa Hallett, co-founder of wear blue: run to remember, shared her inspiring journey at BECU’s Veterans Employee Resource Group event, highlighting the power of resilience, community, and honoring the fallen. Through running and remembrance, Lisa transformed personal loss into a global movement supporting military families and inspiring strength in adversity.

For Gold Star spouses Mimi Martin and Kristin Johnson, running with wear blue: run to remember was about more than honoring their fallen husbands—it was about finding hope and connection. Through the Gold Star Race Program, these two women formed an unbreakable bond that has carried them through the toughest miles of life. Now, they’re reuniting at the Alumni Weekend in San Antonio to celebrate the friendships and community wear blue has given them. Read their inspiring story and how wear blue continues to honor, connect, and uplift its members.

Kristin Johnson discovered wear blue: run to remember by chance while running her first Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. A powerful and emotional moment on the tribute wear blue Mile—a poster honoring her husband, CPL Joshua Harmon—sparked a journey of healing, connection, and purpose. Kristin shares how wear blue and the Gold Star Race Program transformed her life, leading her to lifelong friendships and countless miles of meaningful remembrance.

This December, wear blue: run to remember will host its inaugural Gold Star Race Program Alumni Weekend in San Antonio, uniting nearly 50 alumni from across the nation to honor their fallen service members. From running the marathon or half marathon to carrying flags on the wear blue Mile, this weekend celebrates connection, community, and the enduring legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Sponsored by KPMG and JLL, the event is a powerful tribute to service and remembrance.