9/11 Heroes Run - Tacoma, Washington
9/11 Heroes Run - Tacoma, Washington is a rucking and running race on September 12, 2026 in Tacoma, WA, with entry fees from $46 to $51.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Location
- Wapato Park, Tacoma, WA
- Price
- $46–$51
- Sports
- RuckingRunning
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
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
74°
Low
—
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
13%
Wind
2 to 7 mph
Host City
About Tacoma, WA
Population
220,482
as of 2023
City Elevation
354 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Pacific 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 - Tacoma, Washington, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
6
Days to train
- Race
- 9/11 Heroes Run - Tacoma, Washington
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Wapato Park, Tacoma, WA
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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.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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.
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9/11 Heroes Run - Tacoma, Washington
Sep 12, 2026