Never Forget 343
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for the 25th Annual Never Forget 343 5K & 10K Run/Walk in Greenville, a heartfelt event honoring the brave heroes of 9/11. This special milestone race takes place at Harnestt Properties and serves as a powerful tribute to the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice that fateful day. With registrations starting at just $25 for the 5K, participants will receive a commemorative 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin, with the option to purchase a custom event t-shirt for an additional $10.
The gates will open at 6:30 AM, welcoming runners, walkers, families, and first responders to a morning filled with reflection and remembrance. The 10K course offers a looped option for those looking to challenge themselves further, completing two laps of the scenic 5K route. Expect to see fire trucks standing tall at the start line, creating an atmosphere of solidarity and purpose as the community comes together to remember and honor the legacy of those lost. This year's celebration is more than just a race; it’s a promise to carry forward the story of resilience and bravery, while directly supporting the ongoing mission of the Bo
The gates will open at 6:30 AM, welcoming runners, walkers, families, and first responders to a morning filled with reflection and remembrance. The 10K course offers a looped option for those looking to challenge themselves further, completing two laps of the scenic 5K route. Expect to see fire trucks standing tall at the start line, creating an atmosphere of solidarity and purpose as the community comes together to remember and honor the legacy of those lost. This year's celebration is more than just a race; it’s a promise to carry forward the story of resilience and bravery, while directly supporting the ongoing mission of the Bo
Organiser's Description
**RACE PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE THE MORNING OF RACE-- GATE OPENS AT 6:30AM SEPT. 5
THE NEVER FORGET 343 5K & 10K RUN/WALK RETURNS THIS YEAR TO HARNESTT PROPERTIES FOR A TRULY SPECIAL MILESTONETHE 25TH ANNUAL EVENT HONORING THE HEROES OF 9/11 AND SUPPORTING THE INCREDIBLE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THIS ISNT JUST A RACE.ITS A MOVING TRIBUTE. A ROLLING MOMENT OF SILENCE. A COMMUNITY SHOWING UP WITH PURPOSE.
THE NUMBER 343 REPRESENTS THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. EVERY STEP TAKEN ON THIS COURSE CARRIES THEIR LEGACY FORWARDBOOTS ON PAVEMENT, HEARTS WIDE OPEN.
25TH ANNIVERSARY DETAILS
_TO HONOR THIS MILESTONE YEAR, WERE KEEPING THINGS MEANINGFUL AND ACCESSIBLE:_
* 5K Registration: $25
* Includes a custom 25th Anniversary Challenge Coina keepsake worthy of the moment
* Optional event t-shirt: $10
* 10K Course Option
* Use the same 5K course as a looped route
* 10K runners complete two laps
EXPECT:
* Fire trucks standing tall like guardians at the start line
* Gear, flags, and moments of reflection woven into the morning
* Runners, walkers, families, and first responders moving togethernot just racing, but remembering
* Some will chase a PR.
* Others will walk in honor of someone they never metbut will never forget.
WHY THIS YEAR MATTERS MORE
*
25 YEARS.
* A generation has grown up since that daybut events like this make sure the story is never archived only carried forward.
BY SUPPORTING THIS RACE, PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ONLY HONORING THE PAST BUT DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED MISSION OF THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENTTHOSE WHO STILL ANSWER THE CALL, EVERY SINGLE DAY.
THE NEVER FORGET 343 5K & 10K RUN/WALK RETURNS THIS YEAR TO HARNESTT PROPERTIES FOR A TRULY SPECIAL MILESTONETHE 25TH ANNUAL EVENT HONORING THE HEROES OF 9/11 AND SUPPORTING THE INCREDIBLE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THIS ISNT JUST A RACE.ITS A MOVING TRIBUTE. A ROLLING MOMENT OF SILENCE. A COMMUNITY SHOWING UP WITH PURPOSE.
THE NUMBER 343 REPRESENTS THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. EVERY STEP TAKEN ON THIS COURSE CARRIES THEIR LEGACY FORWARDBOOTS ON PAVEMENT, HEARTS WIDE OPEN.
25TH ANNIVERSARY DETAILS
_TO HONOR THIS MILESTONE YEAR, WERE KEEPING THINGS MEANINGFUL AND ACCESSIBLE:_
* 5K Registration: $25
* Includes a custom 25th Anniversary Challenge Coina keepsake worthy of the moment
* Optional event t-shirt: $10
* 10K Course Option
* Use the same 5K course as a looped route
* 10K runners complete two laps
EXPECT:
* Fire trucks standing tall like guardians at the start line
* Gear, flags, and moments of reflection woven into the morning
* Runners, walkers, families, and first responders moving togethernot just racing, but remembering
* Some will chase a PR.
* Others will walk in honor of someone they never metbut will never forget.
WHY THIS YEAR MATTERS MORE
*
25 YEARS.
* A generation has grown up since that daybut events like this make sure the story is never archived only carried forward.
BY SUPPORTING THIS RACE, PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ONLY HONORING THE PAST BUT DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED MISSION OF THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENTTHOSE WHO STILL ANSWER THE CALL, EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
10k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Shirt Only
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSED
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