9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Gorham, Maine
- Price $6.30 - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Gorham, Cumberland, for the heartfelt 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. This annual event, which began in 2011 to honor the memory of Steve Ward, a vibrant young man lost that fateful day, is a powerful tribute to all who were affected by the tragedy. Participants can look forward to exciting race distances, including a 5K run/walk starting around 9:15 AM, and a Kids Fun Run at 8:30 AM, featuring a 0.25-mile lap for ages 8 and under and two laps for ages 9 and older.
Celebrate this significant day with us as we pay tribute to the brave first responders who will run the course in full gear, honoring their fallen brothers and sisters. The first 100 registered 5K participants will receive a special 25th Anniversary Edition event t-shirt, and there will be prizes and refreshments for all kids participating in the Fun Run! Your participation not only honors the memory of those lost but also supports the Stephen G. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund, helping
Celebrate this significant day with us as we pay tribute to the brave first responders who will run the course in full gear, honoring their fallen brothers and sisters. The first 100 registered 5K participants will receive a special 25th Anniversary Edition event t-shirt, and there will be prizes and refreshments for all kids participating in the Fun Run! Your participation not only honors the memory of those lost but also supports the Stephen G. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund, helping
Organiser's Description
This year commemorates the 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, ATTACKS ON AMERICA.
The annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run started in 2011 by the family of Steve Ward, from Gorham, Maine. In 2001, Steve was young, vibrant, and ambitious, climbing a promising career ladder at Cantor Fitzgerald, having just started his dream job in the World Trade Center, NYC. He was a funny, charismatic, and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend when he was so needlessly taken from us on September 11th. He was one of the best and the brightest, a symbol of what America lost that tragic day. This event is to honor and remember Steve, and all of those we lost that day. All registration fees and proceeds go directly to the Stephen G. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund, awarded annually to local high school graduates pursuing secondary education. This event has allowed the scholarship award to grow from its initial $200 annual award to the current $3,500 annual award!
We sincerely hope you are able to join us to honor and remember all that was lost.
'Don't miss the amazing group of FIRST RESPONDERS who complete ethe course in their FULL GEAR to honor the 343 of their FDNY brothers and sisters lost that day.
Free 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION EVENT T-SHIRT for the first 100 registered 5K participants!
Dont miss the amazing group of FIRST RESPONDERS who complete the course in FULL GEAR to honor the 343 of their FDNY brothers and sisters lost that day.
Free 25th Anniversary Edition event t-shirt for the first 100 registered 5K participants!
DETAILS:
LOCATION:
Gorham Recreation Department
40 Ball Park Rd. Gorham, ME 04038.
KIDS FUN RUN - 8:30 AM
Held at the adjacent Gorham High School track
*Ages 8 & under: 1 lap (0.25 mile)
*Ages 9 & older: 2 laps (.50 mile)
Prizes and refreshments for ALL participants!
5K RUN/WALK-Approximately 9:15 AM
The 5K begins with the Uniformed First Responder sendoff after participants return from the Kids Fun Run. The runner/walker sendoff will follow race director remarks and the National Anthem.
POST-RACE
Refreshments provided.
AWARDS:
Overall Male &Female
1st and 2nd place male and female in each age group
13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: This event will be held rain or shine. If the race must be canceled due to severe weather, unsafe conditions, or circumstances beyond the organizer's control, registration fees are non-refundable.
BIB PICK-UP:
Pre-registered participants may pick up their race bib and T-shirt (T-shirts guaranteed to the first 100 registered participants) on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, FROM 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM at the GORHAM PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, 40 BALL PARK ROAD, GORHAM, ME 04038.
The annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run started in 2011 by the family of Steve Ward, from Gorham, Maine. In 2001, Steve was young, vibrant, and ambitious, climbing a promising career ladder at Cantor Fitzgerald, having just started his dream job in the World Trade Center, NYC. He was a funny, charismatic, and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend when he was so needlessly taken from us on September 11th. He was one of the best and the brightest, a symbol of what America lost that tragic day. This event is to honor and remember Steve, and all of those we lost that day. All registration fees and proceeds go directly to the Stephen G. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund, awarded annually to local high school graduates pursuing secondary education. This event has allowed the scholarship award to grow from its initial $200 annual award to the current $3,500 annual award!
We sincerely hope you are able to join us to honor and remember all that was lost.
'Don't miss the amazing group of FIRST RESPONDERS who complete ethe course in their FULL GEAR to honor the 343 of their FDNY brothers and sisters lost that day.
Free 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION EVENT T-SHIRT for the first 100 registered 5K participants!
Dont miss the amazing group of FIRST RESPONDERS who complete the course in FULL GEAR to honor the 343 of their FDNY brothers and sisters lost that day.
Free 25th Anniversary Edition event t-shirt for the first 100 registered 5K participants!
DETAILS:
LOCATION:
Gorham Recreation Department
40 Ball Park Rd. Gorham, ME 04038.
KIDS FUN RUN - 8:30 AM
Held at the adjacent Gorham High School track
*Ages 8 & under: 1 lap (0.25 mile)
*Ages 9 & older: 2 laps (.50 mile)
Prizes and refreshments for ALL participants!
5K RUN/WALK-Approximately 9:15 AM
The 5K begins with the Uniformed First Responder sendoff after participants return from the Kids Fun Run. The runner/walker sendoff will follow race director remarks and the National Anthem.
POST-RACE
Refreshments provided.
AWARDS:
Overall Male &Female
1st and 2nd place male and female in each age group
13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: This event will be held rain or shine. If the race must be canceled due to severe weather, unsafe conditions, or circumstances beyond the organizer's control, registration fees are non-refundable.
BIB PICK-UP:
Pre-registered participants may pick up their race bib and T-shirt (T-shirts guaranteed to the first 100 registered participants) on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, FROM 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM at the GORHAM PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, 40 BALL PARK ROAD, GORHAM, ME 04038.
Races
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9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSED -
9/11 Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$6.30
CLOSEDFun Run starts at the adjacent Gorham High School Track at 8:30 AM. -
Gorham High School Student Athlete 5K - No T-Shirt
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSED
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