Meet wear blue’s Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program athletes Tim and Kay Jabin, who are returning to running together nearly 40 years after they first ran as a young couple. This October, they will take on the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of their son, AW Tyrone Anthony Jabin, carrying his memory with them through every mile and finding strength in the time they share on the road.

Meet Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program athlete Julie Sperry, a lifelong runner who is taking on her first marathon in honor of her late husband, SGT Jon M. Skogen. Jon “absolutely hated running,” but he supported Julie’s love for it. Now, every training run gives Julie an opportunity to honor his life and service while carrying his memory with her toward 26.2 miles.

Meet Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program athlete Emma Lindberg, who will return to the Marine Corps Marathon this October to run the same course her late husband, Captain Jack Casey, USMC, ran in 2019. After seeing Jack’s poster along the Tribute wear blue Mile during her first MCM in 2025, Emma is returning with a larger support system and a renewed purpose to represent Jack and carry his legacy with her.

Meet Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program athlete Megan Walters, who is training for her first marathon while carrying the words of her late husband, CPT Brandon Walters, with her. “You can” is tattooed on Megan’s wrist in Brandon’s handwriting, a reminder of his belief in her as she takes on the challenge of 26.2 miles.

Meet Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program athlete Kenna Campbell, who will run her first full marathon at the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of her dad, Major Shawn M. Campbell, who died on 14 January 2016. Ten years after losing her dad at age nine, Kenna is preparing to run 26.2 miles while carrying his memory with her every step.

On 25 October, 12 Gold Star and Surviving family members will line up at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, each running in honor of a loved one whose life continues to shape their own. Meet the 2026 Gold Star & Survivor Endurance Program athletes, learn who they are honoring, and follow their journey to the start line.

wear blue: run to remember is honored to welcome Eric Meister and Josh Furlow to its Board of Directors. With decades of experience across military service, technology, endurance sports, live events, entertainment, and the public sector, Eric and Josh bring valuable expertise and a shared commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s military.

Learn more about Eric and Josh, their connections to wear blue, and the experience they bring to the organization as we continue to grow our communities and mission.

USA Team Handball has named Mike Tilton, longtime wear blue volunteer, as head coach and LaQuinta Haynes as assistant coach for the Wheelchair National Team. The new leadership will help guide the team as it prepares for future competition and continues building the future of wheelchair handball in the United States.

wear blue: run to remember and Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) today announced "One Flag Forward," a joint 250-mile tribute to honor the 1.3 million Americans who have fallen in service to the nation. From September 12-16, nonprofit leaders Lisa Hallett, Gold Star Spouse and CEO and Co-Founder of wear blue: run to remember, CSM (Ret.) Lee Yoneyama, Chief Operating Officer of wear blue: run to remember, and Col. (Ret.) Michael “Sully” Sullivan, Executive Director of Team RWB, will carry a single American flag from New York City to Washington, D.C.

Healing doesn't happen in isolation.

In a recent story from BlueCross BlueShield, wear blue: run to remember's partnership with FEPBlue is highlighted as an example of how community, movement, and remembrance can strengthen veteran and military family well-being. The article explores the powerful connection between active remembrance and mental health, sharing how purposeful miles, meaningful connection, and spaces like the tribute wear blue Mile help veterans, military families, and survivors feel seen, supported, and connected. Through every step, remembrance becomes more than reflection - it becomes a path toward healing.