Race or Volunteer in blue
At races across the country, wear blue: run to remember creates a living memorial through the steps of our athletes and the support of our volunteers. Use the link below to find a race near you or our volunteer opportunities. We’d love to welcome you on our team.
The Saturday Run
The cornerstone to achieving wear blue’s mission is the Saturday Run, a weekly no-cost run or walk hosted by wear blue volunteers. Each gathering begins with a Circle of Remembrance, honoring the service and sacrifice of the American military, and is followed by a self-paced run or walk through the community. It is a place of connection, support, and healthy living for athletes of all abilities. Find a Community near you.
Honor Events
Throughout the year, wear blue holds a number of dynamic global virtual and in-person events to honor our fallen and connect our communities in shared awareness.
Why We Serve
Piestewa Challenge
Memorial Day
For the Fighting Program
wear blue: run to remember’s For the Fighting Program actively shows our service men and women that their service is not forgotten nor taken for granted. The program solicits nominations from military organizations across the country for E5 and below service members with recent deployment experience to participate in an endurance event as part of the wear blue community. We provide an official training plan, race entry, transportation, lodging, a small stipend, and the mentorship of a senior military leader.
Gold Star Programs
Gold Star Race Program
wear blue serves to embolden Gold Star family members in their healing process through running. Our Gold Star Race Program recipients receive a personalized wear blue shirt, a pair of running shoes, one race entry, airfare to race, lodging, training, a certified running coach, and support throughout the training and race experience. The athlete’s fallen service member will be uniquely honored on the tribute wear blue Mile.
Gold Star Youth Mentorship Program
The Gold Star Youth Mentorship pairs children of fallen military with service connected mentors of our armed forces to build resilience, healthy coping habits, and a connection to a life of service. Children are empowered to navigate the complicated impacts of traumatic childhood grief, and reclaim their lost identities as military children, while mentors are able to complete their own cycles of healing.