The mother route

Central Route Hub

Central Route

Welcome to the Central Route

The Central Route, AKA “The Mother Route” is the original route taken by James “Gunny” Gregory and the very first RFTW riders back in 1989. Although some of the stops and a few changes to the route have been made over the years, the basic route including the stop at Rainelle Elementary School in West Virginia remains the same.

The mother route

Message from the 2026 Central Route Coordinator

Jim “Who?” McDonough – 2026 Run For The Wall Central Route Coordinator

Central Route Daily Stops

DayDateDepartArriveEst. Miles
1Wednesday, May 13, 2026Ontario, CaliforniaWilliams, Arizona402
2Thursday, May 14, 2026Williams, ArizonaGallup, New Mexico224
3Friday, May 15, 2026Gallup, New MexicoEagle Nest, New Mexico289
4Saturday, May 16, 2026Eagle Nest, New MexicoLimon, Colorado301
5Sunday, May 17, 2026Limon, ColoradoJunction City, Kansas394
6Monday, May 18, 2026Junction City, KansasWentzville, Missouri343
7Tuesday, May 19, 2026Wentzville, MissouriCorydon, Indiana290
8Wednesday, May 20, 2026Corydon, IndianaNitro, West Virginia264
9Thursday, May 21, 2026Nitro, West VirginiaLewisburg, West Virginia121
10Friday, May 22, 2026Lewisburg, West VirginiaWashington, DC257