9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana
9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana is a running race on September 12, 2026 in New Orleans, LA, with entry fees from $36 to $41.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $36–$41
- Sport
- Running
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
91°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Orleans Audubon, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Orleans, LA
Population
376,035
as of 2023
City Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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 - New Orleans, Louisiana, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- 9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to New Orleans 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 - New Orleans, Louisiana
Sep 12, 2026