JMU 9/11 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Harrisonburg, VA
- James Madison University East Campus, 22807
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A commemorative 5K on JMU's scenic campus, honoring student heroes and welcoming all paces to unite for a meaningful cause.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseWho it's for
- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeGreat for: walkers, cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join VA Momentum and JMU Valor for a meaningful 5K on the James Madison University campus in Harrisonburg, VA. This event commemorates September 11th and honors student heroes, welcoming all skill levels of walkers and runners. Community members, JMU students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in a unifying experience on a scenic, chip-timed route across east campus. It's an opportunity to connect and reflect.
What to expect
- Experience a chip-timed 5K on a scenic route across JMU's east campus.
- This event is open to all skill levels, including walkers.
- Parking is available for those without a JMU permit.
Standout details
- Commemorates September 11th
- Honors student heroes
- Scenic JMU campus route
- Chip-timed 5K for all skill levels
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
Chip TimedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 9:00 AM EDT · From $17.00
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 9:00 AM EDT · From $17.00
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- 5K
Sun, Sep 6, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.00
Opens Jan 4, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Hilly
- Walkers welcome
From the organizer
VA Momentum and JMU Valor have teamed up to bring back a meaningful 5K on campus at James Madison University to commemorate September 11th and honor student heroes. Harrisonburg community members and JMU students, faculty + staff are all invited to a unifying event open to all skill levels of walkers and runners. The 5K is chip-timed and utilizes a scenic route on east campus. The start/finish line is located directly behind the Festival Conference and Student Center. Parking is available for those without a JMU parking permit.
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