2026 Gate to Gate Memorial Run Walk

Gate To Gate Memorial Run/Walk 40th Anniversary

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Cornerstone Event of America 250

Opening Ceremony: 6:45 am

Race Starts: 7:00 am (Runners), 7:15 am (Walkers)

Course: 4.4 miles on Eglin AFB, starting near Hatchee Rd. and Eglin Blvd., ending at the Field House Fitness Center track. Held rain or shine.

Parking: At the Field House Fitness Center. Participants will be bussed to the start line. Arrive early.

Festivities: Complimentary refreshments at the Field House Fitness Center track.

Registration Deadlines & Pricing:

• Feb. 1 - Apr. 19: $50/person
• Apr. 20-30: $60/person
• Late Registration (May 1-15): $60/person
• Same Day Registration (May 16, 5:30-6:30 a.m.): $60/person

T-shirt and medal guaranteed for registrations by April 30. Limited to 1,500 entries.

Awards: First-place through third-place awards for age groups (12-80+) for runners and walkers. Overall 1st-3rd Male/Female awards ceremony around 9:00 a.m.

Packet Pick-Up:

• May 8-9 (DoW and Non-DoW): 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Zatitude Luxury Apartments, Freedom Tech Center.
• May 11-15 (DoW Only): 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Field House Fitness Center.
• Late Packet Pick-Up (May 16): 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. at Field House Fitness Center.

Important Notes:

• No cash or check payments.
• All participants and guests without valid base REAL IDs MUST be pre-registered.
• Photo ID mandatory for base access and packet pick-up.
• No refunds.
• Race subject to change/cancellation due to security.
• Packets will not be mailed.
• No skates, skateboards, or bicycles on the course.
• Strollers welcome; service dogs authorized, NO PETS.
• Participants must be in place by 6:45 a.m. on race day.
• Non-DoW personnel require pre-registration for base access and are subject to security checks.