9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge
9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge is a running and rucking race on September 12, 2026 in Gonzales, LA, with entry fees from $21 to $41.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $21–$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
88°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carville 2 Sw, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gonzales, LA
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- 9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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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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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Gonzales than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge
Sep 12, 2026