The holiday season has begun, and amid shopping for gifts, family gatherings, and ongoing meetings, our RFTW preparations are progressing smoothly with 163 days remaining until KSU.
Here is a summary of the important reminders.
Registration Fees Increase: If you haven’t registered yet, please do so soon. The registration fee will increase to $120 on February 1, 2026. Our Registration Teams and Platoon Leaders will start working on Platoon assignments after January 1st. Do not delay!
Hotel Information: The list of available hotels is being prepared by the State Coordinators and is set to be released on January 1, 2026.
Events: Looking for an RFTW event near you? Events can be found here.
Merchandise: Looking for that unique Holiday Gift? The merchandise page is a great place to find RFTW gifts to put under the tree or motorcycle.
Volunteers: Volunteers are still needed for positions! If you’re interested, please submit a sign up here!
Central Outreach Route Video: If ever wondered why the Outreach Team did or why they would eat and run, GI Jane and Spaniard produced a video documenting their interactions, representing all riders on the Run, with 53 Gold Star families during the last Run. It is located here:
Be sure to check out the RFTW Podcasts, forums, Facebook page for up-to-date information.
Remember to honor and remember all those who serve and sacrifice for our country as well as to help those who are still fighting the war inside them.
My thoughts are with the 108 military personnel who died in service in 2025, and their grieving families who will have an empty seat at the table this year. As well as the approximately 200,000 active duty and reserve personnel currently serving overseas, many of which are away from their loved ones during the holidays.
Their sacrifice, dedication, and service to our Country is forever valued and will not be forgotten.
Mission Statement
To promote healing among all veterans and their family and friends
Call for an accounting of all Prisoners of War & Missing in Action (POW/MIA)
Honor the memory of those Killed in Action (KIA)
Support our military people all over the world.
The 126th Army-Navy Game honors the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the Army Navy with each team having their own special uniform for the event.
Go Navy! Beat Army!
Have a Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!
Is it May yet?
Jim “Who?” McDonough
XXXVI Central Route Coordinator
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available. 