9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Kokomo, IN, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Location
- 440 S Union St, Kokomo, IN
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Description: 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
5k Run/Walk - Timing machine and bibs will be available day of race. Location for the start of the race will be on the west side of the stadium. Please go to the registration table. Race will begin at 8:46am (Time the 1st plane hit the Trade Center).
Crossfit Hero Wod - Come down on the beautiful stadium grounds and complete the 9/11 Hero Wod put on by Kokomo CrossFit. The 1st WOD will kick off at 8:46am then continue through the day at 9:59am and 11:30am.
Hero 9/11 Hero WOD
2001m Run/ Row
11x Box Jumps
11x American KBS
11x 2 DB Thrusters
11x Burpees
11x 2 DB Devils Press
11x Lunges (Right Leg)
11x Handstand/ Bear Crawl (Meters)
11x Lunges (Left Leg)
11x 2 DB Push Jerks
2001m Run/ Row
110 Floor Climb/ Step Machine - Come and climb with us to honor the legacy of so many that lost their lives that day on 9/11/01
Climb on Stair Climbers sponsored by Planet Fitness
Do the entire climb yourself or have a friend come and join you as you split the floors.
Climbers will be positioned so that you are over-looking the beautiful Memorial Stadium and all the events taking place.
Last day to register and get a shirt will be Aug. 21st at 8am. Shirt orders will be submitted that day.
We have added an additional timeline to register after the 21st. This will run from Aug 21st to Sept 12th. Those who decide to register after the 21st at 4:01 pm will get their shirts 2 weeks after the event concludes on Sept 12th. The fee for registration after August 21st at 4:01p to September 12th at 3:00p will be $35.00 instead of $25.00.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Packet pickup will be held at;
Friday September 11th Stellhorn RV 3116 W. Boulevard, Kokomo, Indiana
4p-6p
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
84°
Low
—
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then sunny
Chance of Rain
15%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Kokomo, IN
Population
59,375
as of 2023
City Elevation
814 ft
Nearest Airport
LAF
Purdue University Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- 9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 440 S Union St, Kokomo, IN
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9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
Sep 12, 2026