9/11 Heroes Run - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT
- Location
- McKinney, TX
- Towne Lake Park, 1401 Wilson Creek Pkwy, 75069
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Honor 9/11 heroes and support service members through a meaningful 5K, with an option to ruck with weighted rucksacks.
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersThe 9/11 Heroes Run in Dallas/Fort Worth invites runners, ruckers, and walkers to participate in a 5K event dedicated to honoring the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served since. This gathering unites communities to support local veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and families of the fallen. Partnering with GORUCK, the event features special rucking divisions for those who wish to carry weighted rucksacks, offering a unique way to participate and earn an exclusive patch.
What to expect
- Join runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels.
- Participate in a 5K to honor 9/11 heroes and those who have served.
- Experience the unique GORUCK division, carrying weighted rucksacks.
Standout details
- Honors 9/11 heroes and service members
- Features GORUCK rucking divisions
- Supports local veterans and first responders
- Exclusive TMF GORUCK patch
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Distances & registration
6 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, Sep 6, 8:30 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 8:30 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Jul 30, 2026, 5:57 AM CDT · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 8:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
+ 3 more optionsHide
- 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 8:30 AM CDT · From $34.92
Opens May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 8:30 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 8:30 AM CDT · From $39.16
Opens May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 6, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.
TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.
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