The Route Handbooks for all four routes, as well as the Pre-Run Ontario Itinerary and the Springfield/Washington DC Itinerary are now all available for download.
Daily Itineraries For All Routes Now Published
Author: Ted "Boots" Kapner
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 13 – Aloha from the Islands
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 13 – Aloha from the Islands
Nick “Rich Boy” Hentges joins Boots and Hitch from Hawaii to share 16 consecutive years of experiences with RFTW.
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.
Rolling To Remember 2026
Run For The Wall has listened to rider feedback regarding participation in Rolling to Remember, and we’re pleased to announce that we’ve reached an agreement with AMVETS.
Under this new arrangement, RFTW riders will receive priority placement in the event lineup—positioned directly behind the AMVETS riders (the lead group) and ahead of all other participants. This is a significant milestone: for the first time since Rolling Thunder, our riders will be able to fully participate in the demonstration while still having ample time on Sunday to enjoy other activities.
Additionally, the Midway Route Road Guards will provide an escort to the designated parking area, helping ensure a smooth and organized experience for our riders.
Beyond Rolling to Remember, we look forward to building a stronger partnership with AMVETS through future events and opportunities – expanding our reach and advancing our mission throughout the year.
More details, including meetup times and logistics, will be shared as they become available.
Limited Edition Route Shirts – LAST DAY!
The deadline to order has been extended 1 more day!
Orders will close for good tonight, 03/17/2026 @ 11:59PM.
Through the sales of these shirts, each route will receive a portion of sales revenue for their specific shirt to help offset route costs.
THIS SALE IS PRE-ORDER! SHIRTS WILL SHIP AFTER APRIL 2nd.
See all options in the RFTW Merchandise Store.
Long sleeve options…
Spend $100 and get FREE SHIPPING!
Limited Edition Route Shirts – Deadline Extended!
The Deadline to order has been extended to 11:59 TONIGHT (03/16/26)!
Once They’re Gone, They’re Gone For Good.
Our Director of Merchandise, working with our RCs and shirt vendor, has developed a fundraising initiative for each of our routes. Through the sales of these shirts, the route receives a portion of each sale to use as they see fit. But for this to be successful, we need your support!!
These shirts are only available for sale until midnight, March 16th. After that, these shirts will no longer be offered through the store or on the merchandise trailers. The sale is pre-order only; to buy these shirts, you must pre-order before midnight, March 16th. Shirts will ship after April 2nd.
See all options in the RFTW Merchandise Store.
Long sleeve options…
Spend $100 and get FREE SHIPPING!
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 12 – I Ride For Lori Ann w/ Mike “Bonehead” Kyzer
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 12 – I Ride For Lori Ann w/ Mike “Bonehead” Kyzer
Mike “Bonehead” Kyzer joins Boots and Hitch to share his journey on all 4 RFTW Roooots (routes) and how he continues to serve those who served.
More info on the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Friday Evening Parade
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.
Limited Edition Route Shirts
Get Em While They’re Hot!
Once They’re Gone, They’re Gone For Good.
Our Director of Merchandise, working with our RCs and shirt vendor, has developed a fundraising initiative for each of our routes. Through the sales of these shirts, the route receives a portion of each sale to use as they see fit. But for this to be successful, we need your support!!
These shirts are only available for sale until midnight, March 15th. After that, these shirts will no longer be offered through the store or on the merchandise trailers. The sale is pre-order only; to buy these shirts, you must pre-order before midnight, March 15th.
See all options in the RFTW Merchandise Store.
Long sleeve options…
Spend $100 and get FREE SHIPPING!
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 11 – Chaplain Brushstroke
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 11 – Chaplain Brushstroke
Chaplain Boyce “Brushstroke” McKinney joins Boots and Hitch to share his experiences on the run for over a decade. He is currently serving as Midway Chaplain and NC State Coordinator.
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.
Important Note Regarding Camping In Ontario, CA
All Available Camping Spots at the Elks Lodge in Ontario, CA Are FULL!
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE ELK’S LODGE DIRECTLY. Camping space allocation is being managed by RFTW. Not by the Elk’s Lodge.
All available camping spaces have now been allocated. REPEAT: THERE ARE NO MORE SPACES AVAILABLE FOR CAMPING AT THE ELK’S LODGE.
The Elk’s Lodge has notified us that several Run For The Wall participants have contacted them directly to request (and in fact, insist on) camping there. If you did this, and you did not go through The RFTW CA Coordinator, Carol Olmstead and receive a confirmed camping spot, then YOU DO NOT have a spot at the Elk’s and you will be turned away.
If you want to get on a wait list for cancellations, you must contact Carol Olmstead. She is the single point of contact for camping at the Elk’s.
For more information contact
Carol Olmstead
805-368-7586
carollolmstead@ymail.com
ALTERNATE CAMPING OVERFLOW
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 10 – New Riding Standard!
Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 10 – New Riding Standard!
Boots and Hitch discuss The Benevolence Program, a new riding standard, and key fobs and codes.
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.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available. 