March For The Fallen - Satellite Event
About this race
Join the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and KRV Veterans Relief for a satellite ruck to the 15th annual March for the Fallen event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Cambridge Springs Readiness Center. This event is rain or shine!
March for the Fallen is an event for the military and civilian communities to join annually in honoring the memory of all fallen service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our great nation. We are celebrating the 1/112th lineage by following the route from the original 6th Street Armory in Erie, PA to the newer home of the 1/112th Infantry in Cambridge Springs, PA. While the events will not be timed, you will have from your event start time until 6:00pm to complete the course.
The events are the 26- or 11.2- mile heavy or light marches and 5k run/walk. Heavy marches consist of rucking with a pack weighing at minimum 35lbs, while the light category requires 10lbs. Spectators are also welcome in support of the event but must exercise extreme caution when along the march route, as Route 97 is a public roadway and will be open for traffic during the event.
The 26- and 11.2-mile marches offer challenging elevations and various scenery along a public roadway Route 97.
The 26-mile option follows the route from the historic armory on the corner of East 6th and Parade Streets in downtown Erie to the current home of the 1/112th Infantry Battalion on Center Street in Cambridge Springs. Transportation will be provided to the start site.
The 11.2-mile route follows along Route 97 from the Fort LeBeouf Historical Center and the Eagle Hotel in Waterford, PA to the current home of the 1/112th Infantry Battalion on Center Street in Cambridge Springs, PA. Transportation will be provided to the start site.
The 5k run/walk is a great option for those preferring to run, families, or community members who want to stay local. The course will meander through the historic downtown Cambridge Springs, beginning and ending at the armory.
Bibs will be provided at check-in. Bibs must be always displayed on your back and visible for safety purposes. Bibs are required to be on the courses. Those found on the courses without the proper event bib will be removed. All bibs must be returned when finished!
Packet Pickup will be Friday 18 Sep 2:30-7:00PM at the Cambridge Springs Readiness Center, 22992 Center St Ext, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 and the day of the event starting at 5:30AM.
T-shirts will be sold separately and can be purchased at the link below. *T-shirt’s must be ordered by Sunday, August 30 at 11:59pm to pick up the day of or have delivered for a fee the week of the race. Store will re-open 1 Sept 2026 for t-shirt purchases for delivery only after the 19 Sept race.
A non-profit organization formed In order to memorialize Kenny R. VanGiesen, KRV Veterans Relief supports current or former US Military Servicemembers residing in Pennsylvania, current or former PA Army and Air National Guard Members, and their families. Funded completely through fundraising events and donations, the organization provides academic scholarships to students seeking higher education, especially in a technical field, as well as emergency relief funds for servicemembers who may be struggling.
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Running
26 Mile Ruck HEAVY
Participants registering in "HEAVY" category are required to march with a 35lb rucksack or pack. Mandatory weigh-in will be at a designated area at CSRC the day of the event from 5:30 a.m. through 7:00 a.m. Post event weigh-in is required only for top finishers. Those who do not have a recorded pre-event weigh-in will be disqualified from awards.
26 Mile Ruck LIGHT
No weighted pack requirements to participate. **TO QUALIFY FOR AWARD A MINIMUM 10LB RUCK IS REQUIRED**
11.2 Mile Ruck HEAVY
Participants registering in "HEAVY" category are required to march with a 35lb rucksack or pack. Mandatory weigh-in will be at a designated area at CSRC the day of the event from 5:30 a.m. through 7:00 a.m. Post event weigh-in is required only for top finishers. Those who do not have a recorded pre-event weigh-in will be disqualified from awards.
11.2 Mile Ruck LIGHT
No weighted pack requirements to participate. **TO QUALIFY FOR AWARD A MINIMUM 10LB RUCK IS REQUIRED**
5k Run / Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cambridge Springs, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 7:23 PM local time (EDT) in Cambridge Springs on September 19, 2026 — 12h 18m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Cambridge Springs events
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