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.
Gold Star Youth Mentorship Program
The Gold Star Youth Mentorship pairs children of fallen military with currently serving members of our armed forces to build resilience, healthy coping mechanisms, 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.
Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, wear blue: run to remember produces a national memorial event. Partnering with local non-profits, we encourage runners and walkers across the nation to commit to run or walk miles in honor of our fallen service members.
Race or Volunteer with Team wear 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. We’d love to welcome you on our team.
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 race selection/access, 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. Learn more…
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. Click below to learn more.