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.