Gate To Gate Memorial Run/Walk - a 4.4-Mile Race
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | A true gate-to-gate race is back!
6:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony | 7:00 a.m. Race Starts
A Legacy of Honor, A Return to Tradition
This Armed Forces Day, we invite you to be part of a historic moment as the Gate To Gate Memorial Run/Walk celebrates its 40th Anniversary by returning to its roots as a true gate-to-gate race. As a cornerstone of Eglin’s 96 FSS tribute to America 250, this landmark event proudly links four decades of local tradition with 250 years of our nation’s enduring spirit of service and sacrifice.
Register by April 1, 2026 to ensure your T-shirt size. Only 1,000 commemorative medals will be available. Registration is limited to the first 1,500 entries. So, sign up early!
NOTE: Non-DoW online registration closes April 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT or when the last online slot is filled.
Feb. 1 – Apr. 19 | $50/person*
Apr. 20-30 | $60/person*
DoW-ONLY Late Registration**
May 1-15 | $60/person*
Team registration is back for the 2026 Gate To Gate Memorial Run/Walk! Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and form a team to honor our heroes while enjoying a morning filled with inspiration and camaraderie. There is a maximum of four members per team. Team categories include Male, Female, and Co-Ed.
REGISTER ONLINE ⇒
https://tinyurl.com/40th-GateToGate
DoW-ONLY Same Day**
May 16 | 5:30-6:30 a.m. | $60/person*
Between Field House Fitness Center and Bldg 720
* Cash or check will not be accepted. An additional administrative fee will be charged on the registration site.
** Registrations after April 30, 2026 will not be guaranteed a T-shirt or medal.
Referral bonuses continue in 2026! For every three confirmed registrations from the personalized referral link, you will receive a $5 refund. The maximum refund is $25 per person. The cutoff to earn the referral bonus is 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2026.
More event details are available at the official 96th Force Support Squadron website,
https://eglin96fss.com/gatetogate
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