Join
South Carolina's
CORE RUN
TEAM

Serious runners only please

We are assembling a small group (20 maximum), of active or former military personnel or dedicated athletes to comprise a core team of runners committed to a 3-day 122 mile tribute run. The run has a specific timetable for each marker throughout each day. Runners need to be flexible, willing to run on any given day and when needed. RAIN OR SHINE.

Runners will run approx. 1 mile for every South Carolina fallen military hero who died while serving during the current war on terror, stopping to salute and give tribute by name at every Hero Marker, briefly greeting family, friends and comrades who may be waiting nearby. Stopping no longer than 90 seconds each.

Each runner must be physically capable of a consistent 8-9 minute mile for 2 mile legs. Core teams will regularly rotate over the 3-day period. We are not looking for quantity of runners but a solid team dedicated to the remembrance of those who gave their lives and their families. This route will be grueling at times because the trail winds through many hilly areas as we in South Carolina. A specific pace must be maintained in order to timely greet waiting families.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our core team or be a drop-in runner contact southcarolina@runforthefallen.org.

Meet This Year's South Carolina's
CORE RUN TEAM

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Tiara Tompkins-Bradley

I am a mother to three amazing children and an extremely supportive husband that encourages me to strive for great. I am an active duty service member who strive to service this amazing nation. I am proud of my service and want to give back to an amazing opportunity to honor fellow service members and their families. This event is important because I want to show my support to honor and remember my fellow service members that have come before me.

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Ashley Talbot

I am thankful to be joining the Run for the Fallen family as we bring honor and remembrance to Tennessee's military fallen and their families.

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Steve Alysworth

I retired from the Air Force in 2014 after 28 years of service, 14 years Active Duty and 14 years AF Reserves. During my years of AF service, I deployed to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates in support of Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. I first ran a Run for the Fallen event in 2021 and felt compelled after the first Hero Marker ceremony to run for this event for as long as my legs will allow me. It is an honor to run for those that can't, those that made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Emma Warren

I have been running for 2 years. After the literal scare of my life, a heart attack,I immediately decided to make a change to my lifestyle. I now uses my experience to encourage others to live the healthiest life they can. I have gone from running 5ks to doing multiple month challenge goals and I'm now training for my first half marathon in my local area of Macon Georgia, Macon music half marathon I'm also a stay at home mom who has multiple family members who served in the military. One of the biggest regrets I have is that i never got the chance to be a military member myself. However, running for the fallen provides me an opportunity to give back to those who did serve. My ultimate goal is to be able to not only participate in Georgia's but in the runs in the scrounging states as well lile south Carolinas This will be my 1st time running in south Carolina but my 2nd yr as a core runner in Georgia.

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Timothy Brown

Email requesting volunteers from Squadron First Sergeant. Recently moved to Charleston after graduating ROTC from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Being new to the area, I'm eager to get involved in local events, as well as to give back to the military community.
Very Respectfully,
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Lola-Marie Rhinow

My name is Lola Marie. I am a Registered Nurse. I am a lifelong civilian supporter of our military. I have family and dear friends who have and continue to serve. Have been participating in this run for a few years now. My freedom isn’t free. I wish to show my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the fallen as well as for the Gold Star families affected by their loss.

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Mariel Benson

I’m currently serving in the military. I would like to do this to pay respects for those that have sacrificed.

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Anthony Zamora

A coworker told me about the event and after looking into it I got really interested. I believe the best way to honor someone is just to remember them and if you're putting in some physical effort while doing so that's all the better. I've been running the palmetto trail recently and this seems like a good change of pace.

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Jonathan Benson

My wife voluntold me. I am thankful to be joining the Run for the Fallen family as we bring honor and remembrance to Tennessee's military fallen and their families.