Veteran’s Day 5k
On November 14th, three days after the America celebrates Veteran’s Day, there will be a Run for the Fallen (Veteran’s Day 5k) event held at Camp Slayer in Baghdad, Iraq at 6am. Shadow run this event!
Anyone wishing to shadow run during this event, may begin on November 13th at 8pm (PST) or 11pm (EST). Leave a comment, and let us know if you’re running!

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I will be running for my son SPC Michael Rodriguez KIA April 23, 2007 Iraq
I will be running in Eugene, OR for my roommate, 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary.
I will be running in Pontotoc, MS for my son LCPL Marc “Lucas” Tucker who died in Iraq on June 8, 2005
I will be running in Starkville, MS for my husband Robert “Taylor” McDavid lll who was killed in Iraq on March 10, 2008
I will run for my brother, David J Todd Jr. who was killed in Iraq on August 20, 2008 and in the spirit of his oldest son who is currently in basic training at Ft. Benning, GA. He will graduate November 5, 2009 from Basic.
I will also run for our son, SFC David James Todd, Jr., who was killed in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan, August 20, 2008 and for his son who is now in Basic Trng in Ft. Benning, GA. This run will also be run in honor of all those soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice and for their families.
I will be running for Spc. Arron Clark of 440th Signal Battlaion. Killed in Iraq Dec 5, 2003
I will be walking/running in New Site, MS. in memory of my son, Sgt. Jonathan W. Lambert, USMC, who was injured in a Humvee accident on May 26, 2003, and taken off life support in Landstuhl, Germany on June 01, 2003. He was a member of 1st. Mar. Div. Headquarters BTL, COMM. DIV.
I will be running… running for all of the fallen.
I’ll be running for my little brother, Michael (KIA 20 Dec 2005), and all of the fallen…between the original flags that are still flying here in California from the summer of 2008. Missing Mikey.
I’ll be running along with my 72 year old mother and several other family members of veterans! Several members of my VFW and American Legion will be walking in support at the same time! We are making this an annual event!
I will be running in Illinois for my husband, CPT David E Schultz, II KIA 31JAN08
From Washington DC, I will run for all the fallen and for all serving. I miss you all!
I can’t run but I will be walking for Spc Micheal “Pokey” Phillips KIA 24 Feb 08 and for so many others who’s names, faces and stories I will never forget…
I have received the Run For The Fallen banner and the run planning is going well. Several hundred are registered to run. Everything is going well. I would like everyone to send me were they are going to be running so that I can publish how many are running with us. Thanks you all.
I will be running in upstate NY for Sgt Matthew Ryan Soper KIA 06/06/07, for the many other brave men and women who are gone, but NEVER forgotten….. and for the brave men and women who are currently in harms way…. THANK YOU and *huggggs*…. MGH<3 !!! HOOAH!
how do i register for the race on camp slayer? i went to the gym there, but they told me i had to register online. I can’t find the link though. where do i go?
I will be running in Tucson, Az. for my nephew, Daniel A. Desens, Jr. KIA 6/24/04! This will also be a dedication to ALL the brave hero’s of our military!!! We thank you.
A group of us will be running in Fredericksburg, VA on the 14th. My husband and I will be running for our fallen friend, Sgt. Dale Griffin, killed in Afghanistan on October 27, 2009 by a roadside bomb. Thank you to ALL who have given the ultimate sacrifice and to those who continue to serve our country!
sara larkin, if you send me all of your info i can register online for you. thanks for joining
A group of us will be running in Sun Prairie, WI on the 13th of November at 10 p.m. We are running for our fallen nephew, SFC Matthew R. Kading. He died on 31st of Oct 2005. We are also runnning for all of the other Fallen Soldiers.
The 4th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight will be running for all our fallen EOD tech brothers and sisters at 10pm (not 11, daylight savings).
RUNNING MATES,
Greetings from Iraq! The pre-registration numbers have been steadily growing and we have broken through 700! This event has grown beyond my wildest dreams. We here have conducted interviews that may even be show in the USA just before you all begin your shadow runs.
We are honored by your service, your sacrifice, and your committment to military service members and their families, most especially the fallen and their families.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET! I WILL NEVER FORGET!
Alot of runners use Nike+, I propose setting up a “challenge” to help the shadow runners! Thanks and I’ll be sure to run this in Chicago for all the fallen.
I will be running for my son EOD Tech- MU 8 Maurice “Reese” Quidley Jr who was killed September 27, 2009 in Sigonella Sicily. He is greatly missed
I will be running for PFC Luke C. Williams (Sept 5, 2005). God bless all our veterans and their families!
We are hosting a shadow run in Fredericskburg, VA on Nov 14th at 0830 meeting at the Rappahannock Library downtown F’burg. Come join us as we will be running for all of the Fallen~
My nephew and I will be shadowing the run tonight from Pemberton, NEW JERSEY. We will be running in Honor of my Husband, Sgt. “David “Doc” Almazan who was killed in action on the 27th of August 2006. This will be my nephews first 5k and he’s extremely excited to be running in Honor of his uncle and for all our Fallen. God Bless all you runners and keep the mileage going!
@BRAD SCHNEIER
Dear Brad,
First of all, thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom. My heart goes out to those deployed and their families, and I cannot thank you enough for your selfless actions.
My sister lost her fiance in 2004 to a roadside bomb and she has gathered close to 60 friends in Lexington, Kentucky, to shadow run with the troops in Camp Slayer on the University of Kentucky’s campus. An article was published in the school’s newspaper today: http://kykernel.com/2009/11/12/shadow-run-pays-homage-to-u-s-soldiers-past-and-present/
I currently live in Valparaiso, Indiana, and around 50 of us will be shadow running with you tonight as well. We made t-shirts and will be sending the troops at Camp Slayer a few of them with a picture of our group, along with some extra goodies.
Thank you again for your service and God Bless the USA!
I will be running for all of those that have or are defending by freedom. Thank you for what you do.
I will be running for all of the fallen soldiers and their families. We are grateful that my brother remained in the country. God bless all of the families and friends.
I will be running in Sun Prairie WI for my cousin and the fellow soldiers in my unit that were KIA and also all of the other fallen veterans.
I will be running for all of the soldiers…for their great sacrifices….Also for their families….And for my dad. I love and miss you!!! God bless you all!!
@Kaia Kalscheuer
WE DID IT!!!! Gerry, Jason and Kaia did the 3.3 miles. We finished in 50 minutes. This was to honor SFC Matthew R. Kading. He died from injuries (19 Oct 2005) from an ied in Iraq on 31 Oct 2005. ALL GIVE SOME – SOME GIVE ALL!
We had a great turnout in Fredericksburg, VA. 45 people came out for the 5k!
God bless you guys!
@Rosemary Walker
Thankyou, for running for Arron my son, did you know Arron?