
9/11 Heroes Run - Richmond, Virginia is a running and rucking race on September 26, 2026 in Chesterfield, VA, with entry fees from $41 to $51.
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.
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
78°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Petersburg, 14 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
225 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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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.
9/11 Heroes Run - Richmond, Virginia
Sep 26, 2026