9/11 We Run To Remember
9/11 We Run To Remember is a running race on September 11, 2026 in Huntsville, AL.
- Date
- September 11, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We Run to Remember
Friday, September 11, 2026 • 8:46 a.m.
On September 11, 2001, first responders climbed the Twin Towers knowing others needed their help.
This 3.8-mile memorial run symbolically represents the journey up and down both Twin Towers—a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness of the heroes who answered the call.
Every step is taken in remembrance of the 2,977 lives lost, the first responders who gave everything, and the countless heroes who continue to serve our communities today.
Run Starts: 8:46 a.m.
👟 Distance: 3.8 Miles
👕 The first 100 participants to register and attend will receive a commemorative "We Run to Remember – 9/11" shirt.
Never Forget. We Run to Remember.
This 3.8-mile course symbolically honors the climb up and down both Twin Towers and the courage of those who answered the call.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
City Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Central 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 We Run To Remember, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
59
Days to train
- Race
- 9/11 We Run To Remember
- Date
- September 11, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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9/11 We Run To Remember
Sep 11, 2026