
9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge is a running and rucking race on September 12, 2026 in Gonzales, LA, with entry fees from $26 to $51.
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.
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
92°
Low
—
Conditions
Slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
57%
Wind
0 mph
Host City
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Coming Up
9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge
Sep 12, 2026