Run, Volunteer, Donate, Cheer…but most of all: HONOR
We RUN to honor the heroes of 9/11.
We run to HONOR those who’ve served our nation since.
We run to ACTIVATE & UNITE COMMUNITIES and EMPOWER local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.
The 9/11 Heroes Run activates and unites communities to honor the sacrifices of those heroes from September 11th and the wars since, to include veterans, active duty, first responder, and families of the fallen. The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K +1M* fun run/walk welcomes runners and walkers of all levels and of all ages, volunteers, friends, and family. It is not about fitness level or experience but about activating, uniting, and honoring our heroes. *1M distance not offered at every location.
Started in 2007 by family of fallen 1st Lt. Travis Manion as a grassroots run in his hometown Doylestown, PA with 300 runners, the 9/11 Heroes Run now has more than 50 race locations, presence in 38 different states across the country, and unites more than 50,000 people yearly to celebrate our heroes and spread awareness. Race proceeds are used to directly support the Travis Manion Foundation's mission to empower our nation's veterans and families of our fallen heroes to develop character in future generations in order to strengthen communities. In select locations, a portion of race proceeds are granted back to a local nonprofit partner whose mission is also to empower our heroes. We believe the best way to honor the fallen is by challenging the living.
Race Location
Penn State
IST/ Westgate Bridge
(Intersection of Burrowes Street and Pollack Road)
University Park, PA 16802
Interested in volunteering for the 9/11 Heroes Run? Click the Register Now button and choose the Volunteer option. Please note volunteers are not guaranteed to receive the shirt size requested at the time of registration.
Order of Events for September 23, 2018
9:00am - 12:00 noon - Race packet pickup and walk-on registration, free parking can be found in Lot 44 across Curtin Ave from Beaver Stadium
12:00 - 12:30pm - Opening ceremonies
12:30pm - Race begins
Closing ceremonies will be held after qualifying runners finish (live results will be posted at the finish line by the race timing company). Awards given to top 3 males and females overall and for each age group*
