OUR PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY RUNS
The Community Run is a weekly no-cost run/walk hosted by volunteers. Each gathering begins with a Circle of Remembrance, speaking the names of our fallen service members, and is followed by a self-paced run or walk through the community. It is a place of connection, support, and healthy living for athletes of all abilities.
wear blue MILE
A one-mile stretch of a run or race course that creates a living memorial to our nation's fallen service members. The first half features names and images of fallen service members, followed by cheering community members holding full-sized American flags in their honor, a celebration of life, country, and our charge to live inspired by their examples.
GOLD STAR YOUTH MENTORSHIP
A multi-month, run-focused mentorship for school-aged-youth who have lost a parent or sibling as a result of their military service. Youth are matched with military-connected mentors and train for a 5K, building resilience, healthy habits, and a meaningful connection to a life of service.
HONOR EVENTS
From the Piestewa Challenge honoring women and indigenous communities in military service to a vibrant Memorial Day effort, wear blue holds dynamic global virtual and in-person events to honor our fallen and connect our communities in a shared purpose.
GOLD STAR RACE PROGRAM
A program that gives surviving family members the opportunity to tackle a daunting endurance run in honor of their fallen loved ones, and receive the support and community to navigate their personal journey of grief.