Run For The Wall in partnership with Operation Family Fund, is inviting you to participate in the Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) Community Kickoff event honoring Marine CPL Yevgeniy “Yev” Shenker. Using donations from RFTW and Operation Family Fund, HFOT will build and donate a specially-adapted, custom home for him and his Family, in Queen Creek, AZ.
The date is Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 10:00AM, the whole program is about 2 hours. Escort Riders are needed. If you are able to make it and would like to volunteer to help, contact Michael Giannetta at chatters.rftw.az@gmail.com he can give you the details.
For more information on HFOT and CPL Shenker’s Story Click Here
After dealing with lengthy supply train issues, the wait is over. We now have New 2022 merchandise is now available at the shop on the Run For The Wall website 2022 Run For The Wall Merchandise. Don’t wait, get your order in today.
Instead of my usual monolog I will just give you the bullet points
What gas Prices will be in May is anyone guess. Expect to pay more. We are working to minimize the impact.
There will be another FNG Town Hall on Zoom March 24, 2022, starting at 1600 Pacific. Invitation emails will go out next week. Questions may be submitted in advance. All 4 Routes will be represented.
Southern Route is still looking for Volunteers to fill needed positions mostly in Platoon Leadership. Position Descriptions and Requirements can be found on the Southern Route Volunteers Page
In Ontario, there will be a ride to Riverside National Cemetery on Tuesday May 17, 2022. Riders will stage at “LOT D” Anyone going must be a registered RFTW Rider. Registration will open to RNC Riders, at 0700 only for those who still need to register. Road Guards will lead you there, you need to find your own way back. You must be back for the MANDATORY all hands meeting at 1500, also in LOT D.
Stay tuned for a special announcement tomorrow 3/10…..
It looks like most of the pandemic restrictions are coming to an end. I would like nothing more than to get back to normal. Because of RFTW’s two-year hiatus, we are having to establish many new relationships with supporters, hotels, and agencies that we have previously enjoyed year after year. It seems that many people retired or moved on to other positions. And other entities did not survive economically. What that means to us is our State Coordinators have had to work even harder. Through their efforts, the pieces are coming together and our LA to DC Run 2022 will be one to remember for all good reasons.
We are less than 90 days from KSU in Ontario. I am sure that some of you may already be packed and ready to go. It is never too early to start preparing. Get your ride serviced by a competent shop or mechanic. As Spring rolls around their scheduled het booked up fast. Don’t forget to get yourself a checkup too.
One of our riders is having bypass surgery at the end of the month and another will be beginning several weeks of radiation therapy. Both will need recovery time to get better. Please keep them in your Thoughts and Prayers, along with all others who are healing.
*** SgtMaj, one of our illustrious Road Guards, is looking for someone to share their back seat with his grandson Jacob. Jake is 16 and no stranger to the road with over 6,000 Gold Wing back seat miles logged, in the last 28 months. If you are able and willing to do this, Please contact Doug “SgtMaj” Lyvere at doug@lyvere.com.
As I complete my 70th lap around the Sun, I am reminded that no matter how many times we do we can’t help but reflect back on what we accomplished and that we have yet to finish. 2022 will be the year that we get our Run For The Wall Mission XXXII back on track. Our Leadership and State Coordinators are working day and night working on every detail. Please, if you have not already pre-registered, do so soon. I would really help the planning effort. We have 107 days before kickstands up. Don’t wait until the last minute to get you and your ride ready, make a plan and follow through.
If you are someone who is or was an aspiring journalist, your opportunity may await. We are looking for someone to be our daily Sit-Rep Writer. If you are interested in this position or would like to know more about it, please contact our Assistant Route Coordinator Kris Wood Kristine.wood@rftw.us
Lastly, I would like to Thank everyone for the Birthday Wishes. Some were simple, some funny and some “colorful” ALL Made My Day.
Well, we made it into 2022. Most of us are intact, some are not so fortunate. It seems like almost every day I am adding another RFTW Rider or Family member to my prayer list. Many of our Brothers and Sisters are on the mend, so hopefully they will be in top shape by May. Speaking of May, it will be here before we know it. Everyone is working overtime to prepare for RFTW XXXII 2022. Route details are being planned.
Our Wonderful Supporters are making preparations for our arrivals. I am asked frequently, “How many Riders are you bringing?” At this point that is a very hard question to answer. So, I am asking you, Please, if you have not already registered, Do It Today. It will surely help the planning effort.
Team Leaders are busy building their teams. Some teams are in need of a little help to fill out their rosters. Please take a look at our Southern Route Contacts page. If you see an open position that interests you, check out the Southern Route Volunteers page to see the requirements. If you would like to volunteer or get more information, fill out and submit the Volunteer Form. Even if the rosters are full, Team Leaders are always adding Riders to their standby list.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Positive…………Stay tuned for further notices.
I hope everyone had an opportunity to spend time with Family over Christmas. And that Santa brought you great presents.
The Hotel List will be posted on the Southern Route Hub on January 1, 2022. Our State Coordinators do their very best to secure a variety of best available rates. We do not have contracts with every hotel on the list. Those whose rate is shown in italics are non-contract with currently available the online rate. Just click on the hotel name and it should take you directly to that hotel’s reservation site.
If you are not a member of some hotel chain rewards programs, you should consider joining. It costs nothing, and you could benefit from earning or using associated points. Examples are Choice, Wyndham, Marriot, Hilton Honors, Radisson, IHG (Holiday Inn), Best Western and others.
Also keep in mind that you may have to use the supplied link or call the hotel directly to get the Run For The Wall rate. All that information will be on the Hotel List. If you call the hotels directly on the morning of January 1st, keep in mind that the person on the phone may be busy or may not be aware of the special rate. That is no excuse to be rude. Call another place or call back later. It takes years to cultivate positive relationships with these hotels, one bad experience can ruin it all. You may notice that some of the usual places are not listed, it is likely that their rates are well above what others offer in the same locale. Doubling up to share expenses is an option to cut costs.
With a New Year brings New Hope. Please register if you have not already. I would sure help our planning efforts to know how many of you will be with us in 2022.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Positive & Happy New Year
Hopefully it is at least above freezing where you are. First, I want to ask for your Thoughts and Prayers for those affected by the swarm of Tornadoes that descended on several Midwest states this week. If you have friends or relatives in these areas, Please check in on them to be sure they are Okay.
Secondly, I want to dispel any rumor that RFTW 2022 is or will likely be cancelled, FAKE NEWS! The Board of Directors along with ALL 4 Route Coordinators and Assistant Route Coordinators have pledged to make RFTW XXXII 2022 a successful Mission. Our Primary Plan is to do our traditional Route from “LA to DC”. Should that prove unfeasible, alternate starting and ending points are being considered and explored. We cannot control the pandemic politics that may arise, but we can surely work around them as best we can to “Continue The Mission”. We will not give up on the Mission and I ask you to also “Keep The faith”.
If you have been following the ordeal of one of our SR Road Guards, Mike “Ten Bears” Dobson, you’ll know that he is out of the ICU and on his way to rehab. He has put up one hell of a fight. I am sure that he would love some get well wishes from everyone. You can mail them to:
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital, 1900 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Room 212A, Shawnee, OK 74801
Prayers have been answered, Please continue to Pray for ALL who are struggling at this time.
Lastly, from Diane and I, we wish you Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL RFTW Riders and Friends.
In a little over a month, we’ll be into 2022. We have less than 180 days before Kick Stands Up. It is never too early to start preparing for the Run. It’s a good time to assess your personal health. It wouldn’t hurt to make an appointment with your doctor for that checkup you’ve been putting off. Be proactive.
In the past few months, I have had Friends, Neighbors and Fellow Riders who are suffering from accidents, cancers, neurological diseases, and complications from Covid. Some are in the battling for their lives, right Now. I have posted several Prayer Requests, which you all have answered, and I am very grateful for that. If God has graced you with good health, that is one more reason to give thanks.
To help you FNGs be better prepared, we have scheduled an RFTW FNG Town Hall on Zoom for December 16 starting at 4:30PM Pacific. All registered FNGs should have received an email invite. If you are interested in attending, drop me an email and I will send you an invitation.
We are still looking for some more volunteers for the Southern Route 2022 Run. Visit Southern Route Volunteers for the Prerequisites and Volunteer Form.
On this Thanksgiving Day I am also thankful for the Hard Work and Dedication from ALL of our Volunteer and Supporter Patriots that work throughout the year to make the Run happen. A HUGE THANK YOU from My Family to Yours.
Calling ALL FNGs from ALL Routes. Save the Date, Thursday December 16, 2021. Starting at 4:30 PM Pacific Time, the 2022 Run For The Wall Route Coordinators and Assistants from ALL 4 Routes will host an FNG Town Hall on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to find out more about RFTW and get your questions answered. Please send your questions in advance to help us give you the best answer. You can ask your questions anonymously, so feel free to ask what’s on your mind.
An invitation link will be emailed this weekend to all registered FNGs. If you have not yet registered, no problem. Just send me an email and I will be happy to send you the link. If you have questions but cannot attend, please send them along anyway, others may be looking for the same information.
Check your Spam / Junk email Folder sometimes the good stuff ends up there too.
Depending on the number of participants, it may be a bit chaotic. Sometimes unintentional background noise wreaks havoc on the system. I will ask you in advance to mute your microphone unless you are speaking.
We plan to have another FNG Town Hall in late January – early February timeframe.
November, 2021 FNG Special
Calling ALL FNGs from ALL Routes. Save the Date, Thursday December 16, 2021. Starting at 4:30 PM Pacific Time, the 2022 Run For The Wall Route Coordinators and Assistants from ALL 4 Routes will host an FNG Town Hall on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to find out more about RFTW and get your questions answered. Please send your questions in advance to help us give you the best answer. You can ask your questions anonymously, so feel free to ask what’s on your mind.
An invitation link will be emailed this weekend to all registered FNGs. If you have not yet registered, no problem. Just send me an email and I will be happy to send you the link. If you have questions but cannot attend, please send them along anyway, others may be looking for the same information.
Check your Spam / Junk email Folder sometimes the good stuff ends up there too.
Depending on the number of participants, it may be a bit chaotic. Sometimes unintentional background noise wreaks havoc on the system. I will ask you in advance to mute your microphone unless you are speaking.
We plan to have another FNG Town Hall in late January – early February timeframe.
Riders have asked me why Nevada is the Battle Born State. Well it’s because it was the only state admitted into the Union during the Civil War, October 31, 1864.
First, I would like to announce that the Southern Route Volunteer Portal is open. If you are interested in being a part of one of our support teams, just click in the link. There you will find descriptions of the qualifications for each specific team. Keep in mind that FNGs are barred from volunteering, as we feel it would spoil the first-year experience. Some teams currently have few or no openings. History has told us that roster changes are inevitable as time passes, so standbys are important.
Secondly, stop by the RFTW Merchandise Shop new things are being added and there are Closeout items offered at a discount.
I also want to remind everyone that we are still working on and planning Plan A. Which is to run the Southern Route as we have in the past from LA to DC. Our only change is our Day 1 evening stop is now Casa Grande, AZ. Alternate plans are being discussed, but our primary focus is stillPlan A. Any alternate plan would include the majority of our traditional route. Like it or not, we must comply with governmental restrictions in the areas we travel. Compared to May, the situation is much improved, and I am optimistic that over time it will be even better for us.
Remember to be Semper Gumby (Always Flexible)
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy & Happy Halloween
Greetings and Happy Nevada Day,
Riders have asked me why Nevada is the Battle Born State. Well it’s because it was the only state admitted into the Union during the Civil War, October 31, 1864.
First, I would like to announce that the Southern Route Volunteer Portal is open. If you are interested in being a part of one of our support teams, just click in the link. There you will find descriptions of the qualifications for each specific team. Keep in mind that FNGs are barred from volunteering, as we feel it would spoil the first-year experience. Some teams currently have few or no openings. History has told us that roster changes are inevitable as time passes, so standbys are important.
Secondly, stop by the RFTW Merchandise Shop new things are being added and there are Closeout items offered at a discount.
I also want to remind everyone that we are still working on and planning Plan A. Which is to run the Southern Route as we have in the past from LA to DC. Our only change is our Day 1 evening stop is now Casa Grande, AZ. Alternate plans are being discussed, but our primary focus is stillPlan A. Any alternate plan would include the majority of our traditional route. Like it or not, we must comply with governmental restrictions in the areas we travel. Compared to May, the situation is much improved, and I am optimistic that over time it will be even better for us.
Remember to be Semper Gumby (Always Flexible)
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy & Happy Halloween
Greetings and Happy Nevada Day,
Riders have asked me why Nevada is the Battle Born State. Well it’s because it was the only state admitted into the Union during the Civil War, October 31, 1864.
First, I would like to announce that the Southern Route Volunteer Portal is open. If you are interested in being a part of one of our support teams, just click in the link. There you will find descriptions of the qualifications for each specific team. Keep in mind that FNGs are barred from volunteering, as we feel it would spoil the first-year experience. Some teams currently have few or no openings. History has told us that roster changes are inevitable as time passes, so standbys are important.
Secondly, stop by the RFTW Merchandise Shop new things are being added and there are Closeout items offered at a discount.
I also want to remind everyone that we are still working on and planning Plan A. Which is to run the Southern Route as we have in the past from LA to DC. Our only change is our Day 1 evening stop is now Casa Grande, AZ. Alternate plans are being discussed, but our primary focus is stillPlan A. Any alternate plan would include the majority of our traditional route. Like it or not, we must comply with governmental restrictions in the areas we travel. Compared to May, the situation is much improved, and I am optimistic that over time it will be even better for us.
Remember to be Semper Gumby (Always Flexible)
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy & Happy Halloween
October, 2021 Part 2
Greetings and Happy Nevada Day,
Riders have asked me why Nevada is the Battle Born State. Well it’s because it was the only state admitted into the Union during the Civil War, October 31, 1864.
First, I would like to announce that the Southern Route Volunteer Portal is open. If you are interested in being a part of one of our support teams, just click in the link. There you will find descriptions of the qualifications for each specific team. Keep in mind that FNGs are barred from volunteering, as we feel it would spoil the first-year experience. Some teams currently have few or no openings. History has told us that roster changes are inevitable as time passes, so standbys are important.
Secondly, stop by the RFTW Merchandise Shop new things are being added and there are Closeout items offered at a discount.
I also want to remind everyone that we are still working on and planning Plan A. Which is to run the Southern Route as we have in the past from LA to DC. Our only change is our Day 1 evening stop is now Casa Grande, AZ. Alternate plans are being discussed, but our primary focus is stillPlan A. Any alternate plan would include the majority of our traditional route. Like it or not, we must comply with governmental restrictions in the areas we travel. Compared to May, the situation is much improved, and I am optimistic that over time it will be even better for us.
Remember to be Semper Gumby (Always Flexible)
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy & Happy Halloween
October, 2021 Part 2
Greetings and Happy Nevada Day,
Riders have asked me why Nevada is the Battle Born State. Well it’s because it was the only state admitted into the Union during the Civil War, October 31, 1864.
First, I would like to announce that the Southern Route Volunteer Portal is open. If you are interested in being a part of one of our support teams, just click in the link. There you will find descriptions of the qualifications for each specific team. Keep in mind that FNGs are barred from volunteering, as we feel it would spoil the first-year experience. Some teams currently have few or no openings. History has told us that roster changes are inevitable as time passes, so standbys are important.
Secondly, stop by the RFTW Merchandise Shop new things are being added and there are Closeout items offered at a discount.
I also want to remind everyone that we are still working on and planning Plan A. Which is to run the Southern Route as we have in the past from LA to DC. Our only change is our Day 1 evening stop is now Casa Grande, AZ. Alternate plans are being discussed, but our primary focus is stillPlan A. Any alternate plan would include the majority of our traditional route. Like it or not, we must comply with governmental restrictions in the areas we travel. Compared to May, the situation is much improved, and I am optimistic that over time it will be even better for us.
KLIM is offering sponsorship for all 2026 run for the wall participants. To register simply email Mark Kincart at [email protected] or call him at 602-369-1143 He will get you set up and also help you with any gear questions, from layering to outerwear.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
We will post Midway Route Photos from 2025 here following this year’s run.
Sandbox Route Itinerary Archive
NOTICE: Previous year’s route itineraries are provided as archival reference/examples only. Specific details including exact route, stops, hotels, etc are dynamic and change from year to year. Current year route itineraries are typically released in March. Only the current year Route Itinerary should be used to plan your trip.
NOTICE: Previous year’s route itineraries are provided as archival reference/examples only. Specific details including exact route, stops, hotels, etc are dynamic and change from year to year. Current year route itineraries are typically released in March. Only the current year Route Itinerary should be used to plan your trip.
NOTICE: Previous year’s route itineraries are provided as archival reference/examples only. Specific details including exact route, stops, hotels, etc are dynamic and change from year to year. Current year route itineraries are typically released in March. Only the current year Route Itinerary should be used to plan your trip.
NOTICE: Previous year’s route itineraries are provided as archival reference/examples only. Specific details including exact route, stops, hotels, etc are dynamic and change from year to year. Current year route itineraries are typically released in March. Only the current year Route Itinerary should be used to plan your trip.
REGISTRATION LOGIN: Due to security and privacy concerns there is NO ACCOUNT created when you register for Run for the Wall. Account logins are for merchandise purchase ONLY. Registration is a completely separate system and we do not offer any level of user access to this system. If you have a question regarding your registration or you need to make a change, please email [email protected].
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available. 