Run for the Wall Welcome Event / Shelee's Travel Center

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians will proudly welcome participants of Run for the Wall on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as 400+ motorcyclists make their first fueling stop of the day at Shelee's Travel Center.

Run for the Wall is an annual cross-country motorcycle ride from California to Washington, D.C., dedicated to honoring our nation's veterans, raising awareness for those still missing in action, and supporting military families. This long-standing tradition unites veterans, active-duty service members, and supporters from across the country in a meaningful display of remembrance, patriotism, and respect.

As riders roll in around 8:00 a.m., they'll be welcomed by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians and their team, ready to host the first stop on their journey East. Participants can top off their tanks with complimentary gas, then fuel up with food, snacks, drinks, and plenty of water from Kupi Shop. It's the perfect one-stop to get both engines and spirits running strong for the road ahead.

Active-duty service members from the nearby Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms have been invited by the Tribe to attend the event. They will participate in welcoming and sending off the riders, acknowledging the event's mission, and honoring the contributions of those who have served.

"We are truly honored to welcome the riders of Run for the Wall into our community," said Chairman Darrell Mike of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. "Their heartfelt commitment to honoring our veterans, remembering those who are still missing, and standing alongside military families speaks deeply to who we are and the values we hold close—service, respect, and a strong sense of community. Their journey is a powerful example of turning miles into meaning."

The welcome event reflects the Tribe's continued commitment to supporting military members, veterans, and community partnerships throughout the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin region.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
🕗 Time: Riders arrive at approximately 8:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Shelee's Travel Center – 46355 Dillon Rd., Coachella, CA
💰 Admission: FREE

About Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians and Business Enterprises
Spotlight 29 Casino, Tortoise Rock Casino, Shelee's Travel Center, and 29 Brews are wholly owned business operations of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, a Chemehuevi people whose traditional territory includes parts of California, Utah, Arizona, and Southern Nevada. In 1867, a Clan of Chemehuevi settled at the Oasis of Mara. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians are their descendants. Today, the Tribe's lands consist of one Reservation separated by Joshua Tree National Park over two counties from Coachella, CA to Twentynine Palms, CA. For more information, visit 29palmstribe.org.