“Bravery and our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service to our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude, America will never forget their sacrifice.” President Harry Truman
Annual First Responder Memorial Rides
Ride with purpose. Ride with Honor. Remember the Fallen. Support the Living.
Each year, the Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders host three unforgettable memorial motorcycle rides across Arizona to honor our state’s fallen first responders and military service members. These rides are more than just events, they are acts of remembrance, unity, and support.
About the Rides
Our routes cover diverse terrain, including urban traffic, mountain roads, rural highways, freeway speeds and often in unpredictable Arizona weather. These conditions require a higher level of skill, confidence, and mechanically sound equipment.
If your motorcycle or comfort level isn’t suited for these challenges, we strongly encourage participating in a full-sized passenger vehicle instead. Your safety, and the safety of the group, is our top priority.
Passenger vehicles are always welcome. Please consider your own riding experience and your vehicle’s ability to keep pace with the group.
Ride Safety and Participation
Our rides include a mix of motorcycles and passenger vehicles. We follow the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s group riding guidelines to ensure a safe, respectful experience. Please download and review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation guide ahead of time.
Motorcycle Inspection Checklist
Prepare for the Ride
- Begin hydrating at least two days prior to the event.
- Be sure to have appropriate hydration throughout the ride.
- Riders are responsible for their own safety, decisions, and preparedness.
2025 Memorial Ride Schedule
Your one-time registration fee grants access to all three rides and BBQs:
- Northern Arizona: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Southern Arizona: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Central Arizona: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Each ride ends with a barbecue and a heartfelt memorial ceremony to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice since our last ride.
STARTING LOCATIONS, ROUTES, BBQ LOCATIONS, AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Updates will be provided on this website, our social media pages, and via email to all registered participants. To ensure you receive updated information, please add azfhmr@gmail.com to your contact list.
Run Specific Information
Registered participants will receive an email on the Wednesday prior to their run with:
– Rider check-in dates and times
– Check-in locations
– Starting times
– Route details
– Designated meeting points and barbecue locations
Who We Honor
Our definition of First Responders includes:
• Local, county, state, and federal law enforcement
• Local, county, state, and federal corrections and probation officers
• Firefighters (governmental and private)
• Emergency medical personnel
• Active duty military members
We recognize there are both state and national memorials, but our focus is different. Our mission is to:
• Build camaraderie among agencies
• Support and aid to first responder families
• Help those seriously injured or killed in the line of duty
• Ensure that neither the fallen nor their families are forgotten
How to Get Involved
Agencies and companies that have experienced a line-of-duty death are encouraged to:
• Create your own ride routes and memorial events on the same day
• Join us at a designated meeting location for our BBQ and ceremony
• Register in advance and support our programs
Disclaimer
The Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders reserve the right to refuse participation in any of our events at our sole discretion and without explanation.
Join Us in Our Mission
We invite all who ride, drive, or stand with us. Together, we ride not for ourselves, but for those who can no longer ride beside us.
Memorial Ride Route Overview
Below is the route and event information for the Arizona Fallen Hero Memorial Riders’ annual runs across Northern, Southern, and Central Arizona.
Northern Arizona Run – Kingman Route
This year’s Kingman route will follow Historic Route 66. Riders will begin at the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, then pay respects at Kingman Firefighter’s Memorial Park. From there, the route continues through Peach Springs, Seligman, Williams, and Valle. Riders will head south on US-180 through the pines to meet with other groups in Flagstaff.
Northern Arizona Run – Prescott Route
Riders will travel through Jerome, Cottonwood, Cornville, Village of Oak Creek, and Sedona before reaching Flagstaff. This scenic 125-mile ride includes several stops and will take most of the day.
Northern Arizona Run – Show Low Route (previous Pine Top/Lakeside route)
Starting at the Navajo County Peace Officer, Military Memorial next to Show Low City Hall, riders will honor both law enforcement and military fallen. The ride continues east through Concho Valley with a memorial stop. Approximate distance is 172 miles.
All Northern Arizona groups will meet at Oregano’s Pizza Bistro in Flagstaff. After honoring Flagstaff PD Officers Tyler Stewart and Jeff Adam Moritz, a group ride will proceed to GOAZ Motorcycles for the barbecue and memorial ceremony.
Southern Arizona Run – Cochise County Route
Starting in Sierra Vista, riders will visit Naco and Douglas, then travel north on US-191 to Dragoon and stop at the Thing before merging with the Nogales route. Both groups will hold a ceremony at Texas Canyon, then continue to Tucson.
Southern Arizona Run – Tucson Metro Route
This 65-mile route includes Tucson, Oro Valley, a visit to Naranja Park Memorial and Marana. Travel time is approximately 4.5 hours with stops.
Southern Arizona Run – Nogales/Texas Canyon Route
Route includes Sahuarita, Green Valley, Nogales, Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin, Whetstone, Benson, and Texas Canyon before returning to Marana. Total distance is 232 miles and approximately 5.5 hours.
Southern Arizona Run – Yuma Route
Riders will travel through Dateland, Gila Bend, Ajo, Why, Sells, and Three Points before heading to Saguaro National Park and into Marana. This 300-mile route takes about 5.5 to 6 hours.
All Southern Arizona riders will meet at the Harkins Theater in Marana before riding to Saguaro Harley-Davidson for the barbecue and memorial ceremony.
Central Arizona Run – Eastern Maricopa Route
This route includes stops at Salt River Fire Department and Scottsdale Police Department, running through Sunflower and back to Mesa. Approximately 106 miles, taking 2 hours. Final stop is Desert Wind Harley-Davidson for the barbecue.
Central Arizona Run – Pinal County Route
Riders will visit a memorial site for an Ak Chin officer, head into Pinal County with a fuel stop in Eloy, then to Florence for a ceremony at the Pinal County Government Center Memorial. Riders then head to Mesa Community College and join others for the ride to Desert Wind Harley-Davidson.
Central Arizona Run – Prescott/Yarnell/Anthem Route
A 180-mile scenic ride through Prescott, Skull Valley, Yarnell, Congress, Wickenburg, New River, and Anthem to Mesa.
Central Arizona Run – Western Maricopa Route
This 80-mile route includes a stop at the State Memorials at the Capitol, then continues through Glendale, Peoria, and El Mirage, honoring fallen first responders along the way.
All Central Arizona riders will meet at Mesa Community College before riding to Desert Wind Harley-Davidson for the barbecue and memorial ceremony.
In various locations, we have host hotels who provide reduced rates for our riders. In an email, we will provide you with the names and locations of our host hotels, their room rates and any code you may need to receive our preferred room rates. Please visit our Host Hotel page to make reservations.
RUN REGISTRATION FEES:
Registration prior to the day of the event $45 for single rider (includes Tee Shirt & BBQ) and $65 for rider & passenger (includes Tee Shirts & BBQ)
Day of the registration $55 for single riders and $75 for rider and passenger.
Event Shirt Availability Notice
To ensure timely production and delivery, event shirts will only be guaranteed for participants who register by August 1st. Registrations received after this date will not include a shirt, and additional shirts will not be available at the event. We appreciate your understanding and encourage early registration to secure your shirt and help us plan more effectively.
BARBECUE ONLY
If you would like to join us at the barbecue please visit our BARBECUE REGISTRATION page to register.