Our mission for this 5k is to provide a day of patriotic remembrance for those most affected by the events of Sept 11th, 2001 and support patients and veterans at the Shepherd Center. For our 15th annual race we will support all that The Shepherd Center does for our community and beyond, since so many personal friends and family have benefitted from the world renowned services of this amazing organization. Your commitment to the race will support The Shepherd Center mission as a whole. The Mission includes the SHARE Military Initiative, which provides our service men and women who have suffered TBI and PTSD during the Afghanistan and Iraqi conflicts a comprehensive rehabilitation program. Proceeds from the race will also support other donor funded programs including housing for patient families, recreational therapy, ASW, and many more. Our ability to do this during a time when Shepherd will soon launch its largest expansion to date will be a wonderful catalyst to show our love, respect and support for an institution that continues to offer hope with no boundaries or limits.

To learn more about Staff Sgt. Ryan Means whose ultimate death inspired so many and for whom this race was named, please visit www.rpm911race.org and https://www.shepherd.org/giving/rpm-911-race Please help us keep Ryan's memory alive as we raise money to support The Shepherd Center.

DATE: Saturday, September 12th, 2026

TIME: 911 Ceremony begins at 8:30am. Race begins at 9:00am.

LOCATION: Ryan Means American Legion Hall, 3905 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30342

ACTIVITIES/FOOD: There will be fun activities for kids and adults and our veterans will be serving FREE BBQ, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and Cold Beverages.

PARKING: Race Participants should park on the north end of Chastain Park in the vicinity of the Chastain Amphitheatre, swimming pool, Galloway School, then walk to the Ryan Means American Legion Hall along Powers Ferry Road or catch the Shuttle. Please DO NOT PARK in the residential areas along Powers Ferry Road.

PACKET PICK UP: You can pick up your race number, t-shirt and packet at Road Runner Sports (3756 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342), Sept 5th from 4pm-7pm EST. You can also pick up your race number and t-shirt the day of the race 7:45am-9:30am.