Each route on Run For The Wall has various leadership teams that function to serve the participants and guide them safely across the United States from coast to coast and from wall to wall. The leadership teams are more or less the same on all four RFTW routes with some small nuances on specific routes.
RFTW Routes
- Central Route – The original route from 1989 and the northern most route. Starts in Ontario, California and terminates in Washington, D.C.
- Midway Route – Goes through the middle of the US mostly following I-40. Starts in Ontario, California and terminates in Washington, D.C.
- Southern Route – As the name implies, is the southern most route and mostly follows I-10. Starts in Ontario, California and terminates in Washington, D.C.
- Sandbox Route – A three-day route that begins the day after the three coast to coast routes end. Starts in Washington, D.C. and terminates at the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall in Marseilles, IL.
What Do All The Hat Colors Mean?
ROUTE LEADERSHIP
The Route Coordinator (RC) and the Assistant Route Coordinator (ARC) don a black colored ball cap with silver lettering to indicate that they are the people in charge of the route. This is the top of the food chain. Once the kick stands are up and wheels are rolling the RC is in command and the ARC is second in command.
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
Leadership Support team members don a dark red colored ball cap with white lettering. They perform various tasks to support route leadership in all aspects of managing the run.
CHAPLAINS
RFTW Chaplains don a grey colored cap with white lettering and are here to help you with personal guidance and spiritual/emotional healing. They are here for everyone regardless of religious background.
ROAD GUARDS
RFTW Road Guards don a red colored cap with yellow lettering. Road Guards are an elite group of motorcycle riders and are responsible for the safety of the pack and for navigation of each route. Road Guards also control traffic on on-ramps and intersections so the pack can move safely across the country.
AMBASSADORS
RFTW Ambassadors don a striking camouflage cap with a red/white/blue “stars and stripes” bill and white lettering. Ambassadors greet and welcome local community members who come out to support the RFTW mission. They also stop at key venues along the routes to tell our story and further our reach.
PLATOON LEADERSHIP
RFTW Platoon Leaders (PL), Assistant Platoon Leaders (APL), and Tail Gunners (TG) all don an orange colored cap with black lettering. Platoon leadership keeps the pack organized and are first line of assistance to RFTW participants.
STAGING TEAM
The RFTW Staging Team don a Royal blue colored cap with white lettering. The Staging Team manages parking lots, rider staging, parking order, and pack safety while parked.
FUEL TEAM
The RFTW Fuel Team don a bright yellow colored cap with black lettering. As the name implies, the Fuel Team manages all gas stops. They direct participants to get their bikes/trikes fueled and maintain safety at the pumps.
MEDICAL TEAM
The RFTW Medical Team don a dark blue colored cap with white lettering. The Medical Team rides with the pack (usually towards the rear) and provide a first response to anyone requiring medical assistance.
OUTREACH TEAM
The RFTW Outreach Team don a green colored cap with black lettering. The Outreach Team rides outside of the pack, on their own. They visit Gold Star, MIA, and POW families while on our journey across the USA.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available. 