9/11 Heroes Run - Austin, Minnesota
9/11 Heroes Run - Austin, Minnesota is a running and rucking race on September 12, 2026 in Austin, MN, with entry fees from $36 to $41.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- SPAM Museum, Austin, MN
- Price
- $36–$41
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.
TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Austin Waste Wtp Facility, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Austin, MN
Population
26,167
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,211 ft
Nearest Airport
RST
Rochester International Airport · 29 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 85 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 9/11 Heroes Run - Austin, Minnesota, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- 9/11 Heroes Run - Austin, Minnesota
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- SPAM Museum, Austin, MN
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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9/11 Heroes Run - Austin, Minnesota
Sep 12, 2026