Author: Ted "Boots" Kapner
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 8 – What’s New On Midway w/ Ed “Wind Dog” Brundage
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 8 – What’s New On Midway w/ Ed “Wind Dog” Brundage.
Wind Dog joins us once again as the RC for Midway Route. In this episode he shares a little more about Midway traditions and changes for 2026. If you missed his first visit on the podcast and would like to learn more about him and his personal RFTW journey check out the Season 1 episode “Midway Captured My Soul.”
Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!
Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.
Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 – Clutch Chronicles w/ Leo Rachmel
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 – Clutch Chronicles w/ Leo Rachmel.
The rider formerly known as Leo joins us on the podcast for a again, this time as Sandbox Route Coordinator. What’s changed?
Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!
Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.
Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.
RFTW Forum Is Temporarily Down
We are aware that the RFTW Forum is down.
A recent software update from Discourse has proven to be unstable. We are working on a solution to restore forum activity ASAP.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Camping at the Elks Lodge in Ontario May 2026 – Now Full
All Available Camping Spots at the Elks Lodge in Ontario, CA Are Now FULL!
We have now filled all available spaces at the Elks Lodge.
Prado Regional Park
Additional camping may still be available at Prado Regional Park – located at 16700 S. Euclid Avenue, Chino, CA 91708. For camping info and reservations CLICK HERE.
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 – Central ROOOOT Coordinator Jim “Who” McDonough
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 – Central ROOOOT Coordinator Jim “Who” McDonough.
Is it ROOOOT or Route? Jim “Who” McDonough helps us settle it.
Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!
Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.
Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.
BoD Announces A Change In Positions & Responsibilities
The Board of Directors is announcing a change in positions and responsibilities.
Following the untimely passing of Michael “Wizard” Turner last month, Alan “X-Box” Steiner is taking over the role of Director of Operations. With this change, we are also transferring responsibility for D.C. coordination from the President to the Director of Operations, so that Alan will be responsible for working directly with DC State Coordinator Ed Wehner in Springfield as well as California State Coordinator Carol Olmstead in Ontario.
Additionally, the Director of Operations’ roles and responsibilities are expanding to an enhanced emphasis on safety processes and procedures.
Angie “Den Mother” Holterman is stepping into the role of Director of Merchandise. Angie joined RFTW as an FNG in 2016 and now serves as the Southern Route Ambassador Lead. She has been working closely with Alan as the Merchandise Assistant and is excited to expand her contributions to our Mission.
Camping in Ontario, CA in May 2026
To All Participants Who Are Interested In Camping In Ontario In May 2026.
Camping at the Elks Lodge is by reservation only. To reserve your space, please contact Carol Olmstead (contact below). Camping spaces are $10 per night and are limited so if you plant to camp at the Elks you should contact Carol ASAP.
Prado Regional Park also offers camping. They are located in Chino, CA about 10 miles from the host hotel.
RFTW is working to identify additional local parks or venues that would agree to allow camping.
Camping in the parking area of the Holiday Inn Ontario Airport (host hotel) is NOT allowed.
Carol Olmstead
RFTW CA Coordinator
(805) 368-7586
carollolmstead@ymail.com
New Director of Purchasing Announcement
The Run for the Wall Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rob “X-Ceeds” Giddens is our new Director of Purchasing.
Rob retired from the USAF after 20 years and 10 months of service and has ridden Southern Route since 2008. A veteran of Operations DESERT STORM, SOUTHERN WATCH, NORTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM, Rob brings a wealth of logistics experience to the Board.
Welcome X-Ceeds!
Indian Chief Motorcycle Giveaway!
Mission M25 and Run for the Wall are celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States military by giving one lucky VETERAN a customized Indian Chief motorcycle!
Mission M25 is proud to officially partner with Run For The Wall for a one-of-a-kind Motorcycle Giveaway to honor the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.
To celebrate this historic milestone, we are giving away a custom-painted Indian Motorcycle to a military veteran who has served our great nation with honor and courage.
This collaboration brings together two veteran-focused organizations with a shared mission:
- Mission M25: Serving as chaplains, hydration teams, and support riders during the annual Run For The Wall ride for over 20 years.
- Run For The Wall: A cross-country motorcycle ride that promotes healing, honors POW/MIA and KIA veterans, and raises awareness for those who served.
This giveaway is a tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms for 250 years.
Giveaway Rules:
- Eligibility: You must be a United States Veteran.
- You must have registered and completed at least one leg of Run For The Wall in the past.
- You must be located in the lower 48 states for Mission M25 to deliver it to you.
- Registration: You may register once per day until midnight, November 10th.
- Winner will be announced on Veterans Day 2025. Mission M25s goal is to deliver the bike to the winner in person in a timely manner after the winner is announced.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available. 