Triple Nickle Remembrance Run
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Triple Nickle Remembrance Run
The Triple Nickle Remembrance Run is an annual event held at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Organized by the Tau Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, the race honors the legacy of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, the first all-Black airborne unit in U.S. military history. The course follows Fort Bragg’s Liberty Trail, and the event is open to both military personnel and the general public.
Participants can choose from the following event options:
- 5.55 Mile Run
- Virtual 5.55 Mile Run
The 5.55-mile distance commemorates the battalion known as the Triple Nickle. During World War II, this unit served as Smokejumpers for Operation Firefly, partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to combat wildfires in remote areas. The battalion completed over 1,200 jumps and was eventually integrated into the 82nd Airborne Division.
The event welcomes both walkers and strollers, with a 2.5-hour time limit to complete the race. Registered participants who finish the event receive a shirt and a finisher's medal. Shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For the in-person event, packet pickup is held on the Thursday and Friday prior to the race at Fleet Feet in Fayetteville; same-day packet pickup is not available.
Participants who do not have military base access must obtain a visitor pass from the All American Gate Visitors Center. There is no additional charge for this pass. For virtual participants, race packets are typically shipped within two weeks following the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
