Remember the Fallen 5K Memorial Run
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location North Port, Florida
- Price $54.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the 16th Annual Remember the Fallen 5K Memorial Run on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in North Port, Sarasota. This uplifting event honors the courageous first responders and service members who stood strong in the face of tragedy during the September 11 attacks. Starting at 6:00 a.m. and wrapping up by 7:15 a.m., participants will gather at the George Mullen Activity Center, where packet pick-up will take place the day before, on Friday, September 4, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
This year’s run holds special significance as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a day that shaped our nation and united us all. Register by August 8th to customize your race bib with your name, callsign, or nickname, creating a cherished keepsake. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence will serve as a powerful tribute to those we lost and those who continue to protect our freedoms. Let’s come together as a community to remember, honor, and celebrate the resilience that defines us. Your participation is vital as we ensure the legacy of 9/11 endures,
This year’s run holds special significance as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a day that shaped our nation and united us all. Register by August 8th to customize your race bib with your name, callsign, or nickname, creating a cherished keepsake. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence will serve as a powerful tribute to those we lost and those who continue to protect our freedoms. Let’s come together as a community to remember, honor, and celebrate the resilience that defines us. Your participation is vital as we ensure the legacy of 9/11 endures,
Organiser's Description
THE 16TH ANNUAL REMEMBER THE FALLEN MEMORIAL 5K RUN WILL BE SEPTEMBER 5, 2026, ONCE AGAIN PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE NORTH PORT FIRE RESCUE HONOR GUARD.
PACKET PICK-UP
IN ADVANCE
Friday, 09/04/26, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. - George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port
RACE MORNING
Saturday, 09/05/2026 - Race morning starting at 6:00 a.m.until 7:15 a.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center (outside in the entryway)
REGISTER BY AUGUST 8TH TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR RACE BIB WITH YOUR CALLSIGN, NAME, NICKNAME, ETC. MAKE YOUR BIB A SPECIAL KEEPSAKE.
On this 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, our community comes together to honor a day that forever shaped our nation. Twentyfive years later, the memories remain vivid, the lessons remain powerful, and the promise we made still stands: We will never forget.
This years memorial event is inspired by the extraordinary courage shown on 91101by the first responders who charged into danger, the service members who answered the call, and the countless Americans who stood united in the face of tragedy. Their sacrifice and resilience continue to guide us, reminding us of the strength that emerges when a community stands together.
We invite residents, families, and supporters to join us as we remember, honor, and support the first responders and members of the armed services who protect and serve our community and our country every day. Your presence is a powerful tribute to those we lost and to those who continue to serve with unwavering dedication.
Show your support. Stand with us in remembrance. Become part of this memorial event as we ensure that the legacy of 9/11 endures and that the heroes of that day are never forgotten.
PACKET PICK-UP
IN ADVANCE
Friday, 09/04/26, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. - George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port
RACE MORNING
Saturday, 09/05/2026 - Race morning starting at 6:00 a.m.until 7:15 a.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center (outside in the entryway)
REGISTER BY AUGUST 8TH TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR RACE BIB WITH YOUR CALLSIGN, NAME, NICKNAME, ETC. MAKE YOUR BIB A SPECIAL KEEPSAKE.
On this 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, our community comes together to honor a day that forever shaped our nation. Twentyfive years later, the memories remain vivid, the lessons remain powerful, and the promise we made still stands: We will never forget.
This years memorial event is inspired by the extraordinary courage shown on 91101by the first responders who charged into danger, the service members who answered the call, and the countless Americans who stood united in the face of tragedy. Their sacrifice and resilience continue to guide us, reminding us of the strength that emerges when a community stands together.
We invite residents, families, and supporters to join us as we remember, honor, and support the first responders and members of the armed services who protect and serve our community and our country every day. Your presence is a powerful tribute to those we lost and to those who continue to serve with unwavering dedication.
Show your support. Stand with us in remembrance. Become part of this memorial event as we ensure that the legacy of 9/11 endures and that the heroes of that day are never forgotten.
Races
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16th Annual "Remember the Fallen" 5K Memorial Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDThis event is family friendly, open to all skill levels, and welcomes runners, walkers, athletes and supporters. It is the great flat, fast, course introduced in 2022 with displays of fire trucks, police and military vehicles throughout. There will also be a post-run celebration on-site, performances from a pipes and drums band, and the awards ceremony. Special surprise finisher swag will be given to each and every finisher! Awards will be given to the first male and female in the following categories: Overall, Youth Overall (14 & under), Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+), and Veteran Grand Masters (70+). Awards three deep will be given in age groups 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 5-year increments up to 75-79 and 80 & older. -
Hometown Hero Challenge
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Custom Race Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDFor Fire Officers, Fire Fighters, EMTs, Paramedics, Law Enforcement and Military who choose to represent their service and run in their respective service's gear. Hometown Heroes will compete for 5K awards in the appropriate age group but all those registering in the Hometown Hero Challenge and running in their gear will be presented a special commemorative Challenge Coin and recognized during the awards ceremony. Special surprise finisher swag will be given to each and every finisher.
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