5 For The Fallen
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Event overview
The Memorial Day Honor Ruck 2026 is the 2nd Annual "5 for the Fallen" Memorial March. It is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, with start and finish at the USS Cod, 1201 North Marginal Road, Cleveland, OH 44114. The event brings Active Duty service members, veterans, and civilians together to honor service members who died in the line of duty. The event supports T.A.P.S. (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors).
Format, route, and amenities
The event offers a 5-mile ruck and a 1-mile ruck. Ruckers follow a route through Cleveland that includes designated tribute points. The event program includes packet pick-up, a presentation with the national anthem, and finish line festivities back at the USS Cod. Participants receive a commemorative ruck patch, may purchase a soft-fit short sleeve shirt, and are provided post-ruck snacks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.