What Is Mission Miles 2026?

From September 1 to September 30, walk, hike, run, ruck, swim, or bike 100 miles in honor of America's missing-in-action service members who have yet to come home. Every mile you log supports Project Recover's mission to search for and bring home America's MIAs.

Set a fundraising goal between $250 and $2,500 (or more) to earn Project Recover swag. Every participant gets their own fundraising page automatically, but fundraising is never required.

Why Participate?

Honor our heroes. Every mile you cover represents the journey of a service member who fought for our freedom. Your participation is a tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Support Gold Star and MIA families. Your effort helps bring closure to the families who've been waiting for decades for answers about their loved ones.

Be part of something bigger. Join a community of people who share your commitment to this mission. Together, we can do what none of us could do alone.

"I was excited, pleased, grateful, and thankful to witness the passion everyone put into this event. As a Gold Star Family member, I'm extremely thankful to staff, volunteers, and participants."
— Jo Schumacher, Mission Miles 2023 participant and Gold Star MIA Family member

Ways to Participate

Teams: Create or join a team and take on the challenge together. Team captains can keep things fun and motivating however they like, emails, a Facebook group, video updates, a photo contest, an in-person or virtual finish party. The possibilities are endless.

Bike miles: 100 miles on foot in a month sound daunting? Get on a bike. You can log bike miles through a simple drop-down when tracking your progress.

How You Can Help

Participate. Register for Mission Miles 2026. Joining is already a contribution, and it sets an example for others to follow.

Donate. Can't participate yourself? Donate to someone else's fundraising page. Every dollar moves us closer to bringing our MIAs home.

Spread the word. Share your journey by email, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or word of mouth. Encourage others to join the challenge or support your fundraising. A little sharing goes a long way.