Benefiting Memories of Honor
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Welcome to Fallen 5K | Memorial Mile & GORUCK
Presented by The Grove Reality & Benefiting Memories of Honor
Run for More Than a Medal. Run to Remember.
At the Honor the Fallen 5K, we don’t just run for a time; we carry the names and legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This is a living memorial designed to Honor, Heal, and Connect.
When you register, you aren't just joining a race. You are joining a family. 100% of your registration fee goes directly to Memories of Honor to fund our mission-critical projects for Gold Star families and veterans.
Every Step Has a Story.
At the Honor the Fallen 5K, we don’t just run; we carry the names and legacies of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This isn’t just a race—it’s a living memorial designed to:
- HONOR: Publicly recognize our nation’s fallen heroes and ensure their names are never forgotten.
- HEAL: Provide a path toward healing for surviving families and veterans through community and support.
- CONNECT: Bridge the gap between the military and civilian communities, fostering a family that stands together.
What’s Included in Your Registration?
When you sign up, you’re not just getting a bib—you’re getting a mission.
- Memorial Bib: Every participant receives a bib featuring the name of a fallen service member. You run for them.
- Finisher Medal: A symbol of your commitment to the cause.
- 2026 Anniversary T: High-quality shirt to wear with pride year-round.
- The Memorial Mile: A reflective walk included with every 5K registration.
- The After-Party: Celebrate life and legacy with live music, BBQ, and community at The Grove.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful 5K racecourses in Middle Tennessee.
- 100% Pavement
- Street & Golf Course Paths
- Water Station About Midway Through The Course
- New maps coming soon!
- Drawing for two incredible prizes (scroll down to see the prizes)
WHEN & WHERE
- 📆 Saturday, May 2nd
- 📍 The Grove, College Grove, TN
- ⏰ 9:00 AM
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
- Friday, May 1st, 4:30-6:30 PM
- The Grove Club (main entrance) look for the tent.
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
- ✯ 7:30 AM -- Packet Pickup
- ✯ 8:50 AM Announcements
- ✯8:55 AM: Color Guard & National Anthem
- ✯ 9:00 AM: 5K Start (if we have any wheeled athletes, they will be allowed to start first).
- ✯ 10:15 AM: 5K awards
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE AWARDS:
- ✯ ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SURVIVING FAMILY & VOLUNTEERS
- ✯ CEREMONY
- ✯ MEMORIAL MILE
- ✯ THE AFTER PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC
PRIZES & AWARDS:
- Age groups 1st & 2nd Place Male and Female: Fleet Feet Gift Cards
- Overall Male & Female: $200 Gift Packs from Bass Pro Shops (including Yeti products)
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| Under 18 | ||
| Ages (18 - 29) | ||
| Ages (30 - 39) | ||
| Ages (40 - 49) | ||
| Ages (50 - 64) | ||
| Over 65 | ||
Where Your Registration & Donations Go
At Memories of Honor, we believe in radical transparency. Because our presenting sponsors cover the race overhead, 100% of your registration fee directly funds these three life-changing pillars of our mission:
- Boots of Honor (The Memorial)
- Ensuring they are never forgotten. Your support helps maintain and transport our traveling memorial of 7,470+ individual combat boots. Each boot represents a service member lost since 9/11, adorned with their photo and story. We bring this "Sacred Ground" to the public square to ensure their names are spoken, and their sacrifices are honored by all who pass by.
- Music Remembers Project
- Healing through the power of song. Through our Music Remembers Project, we provide a creative sanctuary for Gold Star families and veterans. We pair families with professional songwriters to capture their hero’s legacy in a custom anthem, ensuring their story is never silenced. These stories and songs are brought to life through The Sessions, our featured program that shares these powerful tributes with the world.
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The Heirloom: Through a proud partnership with Gibson Gives, families are gifted a world-class Gibson or Epiphone guitar, custom laser-engraved with their loved one’s image, name, and rank.
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The Skill: To ensure the music never stops, Gibson Learn to Play also provides guitar lessons, giving families a therapeutic outlet and a lifelong skill to honor their hero through song
- Project EPIC Forward
- Movement is medicine. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation; it happens in community. Project EPIC Forward leads Gold Star families and veterans through endurance challenges and athletic events. We bridge the gap between military and civilian communities through shared sweat, grit, and the reminder that no one has to walk—or run—the path to healing alone.
EVENT OPTIONS
👟 RUN | WALK 👟
🇺🇸 GORUCK 🇺🇸
🎖 MEMORIAL MILE
Click the link to see the names of those being honored and to submit a fallen hero.
SHIRTS
2026 Shirts design coming soon!
T-shirt Cut Off
AWARDS & PRIZES
OVERALL AWARD PRIZE PACKAGE
DRAWING - PRIZES - DURING AFTER PARTY
THE IMPACT YOUR GIFT MAKES
Supporting a small local nonprofit like Memories of Honor ensures that your donation has a direct and meaningful impact. Unlike large corporate nonprofits with multi-million-dollar budgets, your contribution goes straight to our programs and services, propelling our mission forward. Every dollar you give significantly helps us achieve our goals and makes a profound difference in the lives of those we serve. We deeply appreciate your generosity.
TOGETHER WE ARE MAKING EVERY DAY MEMORIAL DAY.
Lean. Efficient. Mission-Focused.
We do the work of much larger orgs — at a fraction of the cost.
✪ No office = $45,000 saved yearly ✪
✪ 1 Full-time + 2 part-time staff members ✪
✪ 57,670+ volunteer hours since 2015 - $1.93M in donated time value ✪
$8,140
Raised of $50,000
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Remembering Army Spc Ryan Pertile
Jimmy, US Army Veteran
ABOUT MEMORIES OF HONOR
We create living memorials to honor those lost during or due to service so their memory will live on for generations. We strive to provide meaningful experiences for the bereaved and an opportunity for the community to pay their respects and learn from these stories of courage, service, and sacrifice.
Unlike other organizations that provide tangible support like housing or scholarships to families of fallen service members, Memories of Honor offers something equally vital but intangible. We ensure that the service, sacrifice, and life of their loved ones are never forgotten. We create opportunities for the public to learn about these heroes, engage with their families, and make new memories, even in their absence. Our goal is to provide surviving families with a sense of belonging, connection, and meaningful ways to honor and remember their loved ones, while gently reminding Americans that freedom isn’t free.
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING PARTNERS
Thanks to the generosity of our presenting partner, The Grove Realty, every dollar of your sponsorship and entry fees goes directly to fund our mission and programming. Plus, your contributions are tax-deductible. We truly appreciate your support!
