9/11 Heroes Run - New York City
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- New York, NY
- Randall's Island Park, 130 Central Rd., 10035
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Honor 9/11 heroes and service members with a meaningful 5K run, walk, or unique rucking challenge in New York City.
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K in New York City invites runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to participate in honoring the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served since. This event unites communities and supports local veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and families of the fallen. Partnering with GORUCK, it offers unique rucking divisions, a sport based on special forces training, where participants carry weighted rucksacks. It's a meaningful way to contribute and challenge yourself.
What to expect
- A 5K event welcoming all fitness levels to run, ruck, or walk.
- Experience rolling terrain in New York City.
- Participants in the GORUCK division earn an exclusive TMF GORUCK patch.
Standout details
- Honors 9/11 heroes and service members
- Unique GORUCK rucking divisions
- Exclusive TMF GORUCK patch
- Supports veterans & first responders
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens May 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM EDT · From $34.92
Opens May 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens May 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM EDT · From $39.16
Opens May 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
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The course
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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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