9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia
9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia is a running and rucking race on September 26, 2026 in Virginia Beach, VA, with entry fees from $31 to $41.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $31–$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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fentress Naas, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Virginia Beach, VA
Population
457,066
as of 2023
City Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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 - Virginia Beach, Virginia, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
65
Days to train
- Race
- 9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Date
- September 26, 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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Make it a Racecation
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9/11 Heroes Run - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sep 26, 2026