9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge is a running and obstacle course race on September 12, 2026 in Kokomo, IN, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- 440 S Union St, Kokomo, IN
- Price
- $25
- Sports
- RunningObstacle Course
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 9:59a 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.
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
79°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kokomo 3 Wsw, 3 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- 9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 440 S Union St, Kokomo, IN
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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.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
Sep 12, 2026