Fifth annual March for the Fallen registration open

Photo By Matthew Jones | Capt. Bryson Meczywor, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, stays strong during the challenging course.  

ANNVILLE, PA, UNITED STATES

08.15.2016

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Fort Indiantown Gap

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Fort Indiantown Gap’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s annual event honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice is open for registration at www.gapmwr.com under the “March for the Fallen” tab. The event will be held on Saturday, Sep. 24 at Fort Indiantown Gap with race starting times staggered throughout the morning.

Categories include: A 28-mile “Path to Honor” route with a heavy division (35 pound minimum rucksack/backpack and uniform) and a light division (no weight requirement and no uniform), an 18-mile “Hawk Watch Challenge” with heavy and light divisions, a 5K “Run in Honor” and a 1K kids run.

All participants, family, and friends are invited to a free pasta dinner at the Fort Indiantown Gap Area 12 picnic grove on Sep. 23 from 4-7 p.m.

This is the fifth year for the community event that draws individuals from across the U.S. to honor all those who have fallen in defense of our nation.

MEDIA CONTACT: MAJ Angela King-Sweigart – 717.861.8829

• Date Taken: 08.15.2016
• Date Posted: 08.15.2016 12:11
• Story ID: 207121
• Location: ANNVILLE, PA, US