Race to Remember 9/11 Memorial Run | 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Virtual Race
- Date Fri 11th September 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Race to Remember 9/11 Memorial Run, taking place from September 1 to December 31, 2026, in Mesa, Maricopa! This virtual race offers participants the chance to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001, while celebrating the bravery and resilience of our heroes. Choose from multiple race distances, including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon (13.1), and Marathon (26.2), and complete your challenge at your own pace and location.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, and every mile you run, walk, or jog serves as a tribute to the lives lost and the heroes who emerged during those dark times. By participating, you'll not only be contributing to a meaningful cause but will also support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, with 15% of each registration going to help injured veterans, first responders, and the families of America’s fallen heroes. Join us in this uplifting event to remember, honor, and never forget the incredible spirit of unity that arose from adversity!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, and every mile you run, walk, or jog serves as a tribute to the lives lost and the heroes who emerged during those dark times. By participating, you'll not only be contributing to a meaningful cause but will also support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, with 15% of each registration going to help injured veterans, first responders, and the families of America’s fallen heroes. Join us in this uplifting event to remember, honor, and never forget the incredible spirit of unity that arose from adversity!
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*THESE MEDALS START SHIPPING OUT mid-August 2026
Race to Remember 9/11 Memorial Run 25 Years Later
September 1 December 31, 2026
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, America was forever changed.
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 claimed the lives of 2,977 innocent people and injured thousands more at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. In the midst of tragedy, countless heroes emergedfirst responders, military personnel, and ordinary citizens who risked everything to save others.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we invite you to join our Race to Remember 9/11 Memorial Run and help honor the lives lost, the heroes who sacrificed so much, and the resilience of a nation that came together in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Complete your race anytime between September 1 and December 31, 2026, wherever you choose and at your own pace.
Choose Your Distance
1 Mile
5K
10K
13.1 Half Marathon
26.2 Marathon
Whether you walk, run, hike, or jog, every mile serves as a tribute to those we lost and a reminder that we will never forget.
Supporting Tunnel to Towers Foundation
We are proud to donate 15% of every registration to an incredible organization that supports injured veterans, first responders, and the families of America's fallen heroes, ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Never Forget
Join us as we remember the victims, honor the heroes, and celebrate the strength and unity that emerged from one of America's darkest days.
Run in remembrance.
Walk in gratitude.
Honor the heroes.
Remember the fallen.
Never Forget.
*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.
Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. Weve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
Race to Remember 9/11 Memorial Run 25 Years Later
September 1 December 31, 2026
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, America was forever changed.
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 claimed the lives of 2,977 innocent people and injured thousands more at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. In the midst of tragedy, countless heroes emergedfirst responders, military personnel, and ordinary citizens who risked everything to save others.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we invite you to join our Race to Remember 9/11 Memorial Run and help honor the lives lost, the heroes who sacrificed so much, and the resilience of a nation that came together in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Complete your race anytime between September 1 and December 31, 2026, wherever you choose and at your own pace.
Choose Your Distance
1 Mile
5K
10K
13.1 Half Marathon
26.2 Marathon
Whether you walk, run, hike, or jog, every mile serves as a tribute to those we lost and a reminder that we will never forget.
Supporting Tunnel to Towers Foundation
We are proud to donate 15% of every registration to an incredible organization that supports injured veterans, first responders, and the families of America's fallen heroes, ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Never Forget
Join us as we remember the victims, honor the heroes, and celebrate the strength and unity that emerged from one of America's darkest days.
Run in remembrance.
Walk in gratitude.
Honor the heroes.
Remember the fallen.
Never Forget.
*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.
Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. Weve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
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