9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 7th September 2024
- Time 8:40AM EST
- Location Graham, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and meaningful 9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Graham, Alamance! This exciting fourth annual event will kick off at the Graham Police Department, taking participants on a scenic route that winds through Maple Street, McAden Street, Main Street, and Pine Street before crossing the finish line. It's a wonderful opportunity to honor the heroes of 9/11 while enjoying a day of community spirit and fitness.
Participants can compete for medals in various age groups, with special recognition for first responders through the unique First Responders Team Cup. Teams of firefighters, police, EMS, and military personnel can register and vie for top honors based on the fastest average time of their top three runners. For those looking for a shorter distance, a Fun Run will follow the 5K, allowing everyone to join in the festivities. Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking to support a great cause, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie and respect. Don’t forget to pre-register or sign up on the day of the event, and remember, it’s rain or shine!
Participants can compete for medals in various age groups, with special recognition for first responders through the unique First Responders Team Cup. Teams of firefighters, police, EMS, and military personnel can register and vie for top honors based on the fastest average time of their top three runners. For those looking for a shorter distance, a Fun Run will follow the 5K, allowing everyone to join in the festivities. Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking to support a great cause, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie and respect. Don’t forget to pre-register or sign up on the day of the event, and remember, it’s rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
THE CITY OF GRAHAM PRESENTS THE FOURTH ANNUAL 9/11 COMMEMORATIVE 5K RUN/WALK EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024. THE 5K ROUTE WILL START AT THE GRAHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT AND LOOP AROUND THE BLOCK TO INCLUDE MAPLE STREET, MCADEN STREET, MAIN STREET, AND PINE STREET AND CONTINUE TO THE FINISH LINE. MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE AGE GROUP WINNERS. UNIQUE TO THIS RUN IS THE FIRST RESPONDERS TEAM CUP.
THE FIRST RESPONDERS TEAM CUP INVITES FIRST RESPONDERS (FIRE, POLICE, EMS, AND MILITARY) TO REGISTER AS A TEAM. A MINIMUM OF THREE RUNNERS CREATING THE FIRST RESPONDERS TEAM IS REQUIRED. THE TOP THREE FIRST RESPONDER TEAMS WITH THE FASTEST AVERAGE TIME OF THE TEAMS TOP THREE RUNNERS WILL BE AWARDED 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MEDALS. PRE-REGISTRATION OR DAY OF REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST RESPONDER TEAMS.
FOR PARTICIPANTS LOOKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 5K, BUT WANTING A SHORTER DISTANCE, WE INVITE YOU TO REGISTER FOR THE FUN RUN. THIS RUN WILL BEGIN AFTER THE 5K AND WILL LOOP TWICE AROUND THE ROUTE.
LAWN CHAIRS ARE PERMITTED. CARPOOLING IS RECOMMENDED. THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.
THE FIRST RESPONDERS TEAM CUP INVITES FIRST RESPONDERS (FIRE, POLICE, EMS, AND MILITARY) TO REGISTER AS A TEAM. A MINIMUM OF THREE RUNNERS CREATING THE FIRST RESPONDERS TEAM IS REQUIRED. THE TOP THREE FIRST RESPONDER TEAMS WITH THE FASTEST AVERAGE TIME OF THE TEAMS TOP THREE RUNNERS WILL BE AWARDED 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MEDALS. PRE-REGISTRATION OR DAY OF REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST RESPONDER TEAMS.
FOR PARTICIPANTS LOOKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 5K, BUT WANTING A SHORTER DISTANCE, WE INVITE YOU TO REGISTER FOR THE FUN RUN. THIS RUN WILL BEGIN AFTER THE 5K AND WILL LOOP TWICE AROUND THE ROUTE.
LAWN CHAIRS ARE PERMITTED. CARPOOLING IS RECOMMENDED. THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
T-Shirt (A Minimum Donation of $10 Per T-Shirt by August 18).
Sat 7th September 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDFREE event. Donations are welcome! -
Fun Run
T-Shirt (A Minimum Donation of $10 Per T-Shirt by August 18).
Sat 7th September 2024 (8:40AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDFREE event. Donations are welcome!
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