News Release: 10/1/2026
Air Force Enlisted Village
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Scarlett Bauman, Marketing and Communications Specialist
850-226-9890 (mobile), 850-651-3766 (work) or scarlett.bauman@afev.us
CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run Scheduled for Saturday Moves to Virtual Event Due to Weather
In-person race canceled for Saturday; Packet Pickup and Pasta Dinner will continue as planned Friday at Bob Hope Village
Shalimar, Fla. (October 1, 2026) – After carefully monitoring the weather forecast and consulting with local safety officials, Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV) officials have made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run scheduled for this Saturday.
“The safety of our runners, volunteers, staff, and community members must always come first. With the potential for severe weather and unsafe conditions, we do not feel it is prudent to proceed with an in-person event,” AFEV President and CEO said.
All registered participants will have the opportunity to complete their race virtually. Participants may run or walk their registered distance wherever and whenever it is convenient and safe for them.
Registrations will automatically be converted to the virtual event. Participants are encouraged to complete their race by Sunday, October 11, share their photos, and celebrate their accomplishment with AFEV online. More details about submitting results and sharing photos will be sent via email.
The Packet Pickup and the Pasta Dinner will continue as planned on Friday, October 2, in the Bob Hope Village Commons Ballroom.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Packet Pickup: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Pasta Dinner: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bob Hope Village Commons Ballroom
Participants are asked to come to Packet Pickup on Friday to receive their event shirt, challenge coin, race bib, and swag bag.
“While we won't be together at the starting line this year, the spirit of this event remains unchanged. Every mile completed virtually honors Chief Binnicker and supports our residents who reside in our memory care wing,” McLean said.
The 12th Annual CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run honors the legacy of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James C. Binnicker, who served as president and CEO of AFEV from 2000 to 2015, and supports the memory care wing at AFEV’s assisted living facility, Hawthorn House, where military widows, retirees, veterans, and their families with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease reside.
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About the Air Force Enlisted Village
The Air Force Enlisted Village is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides a home for surviving spouses of retired enlisted Air Force members at Bob Hope Village (active, independent living) and Hawthorn House (assisted living and memory support) in Shalimar, FL, near Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field. Bob Hope Village and Hawthorn House residents enjoy worry-free living and camaraderie while sharing memories of military life. To learn more about the Air Force Enlisted Village, please visit www.afev.us.
