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Never Forget 343

Date
September 5, 2026
Distance
5k Run/Walk · 10k Run/Walk
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From the Organizer

The Never Forget 343 5K & 10K Run/Walk returns this year to Harnestt Properties for a truly special milestone—the 25th Annual event honoring the heroes of 9/11 and supporting the incredible men and women of the Boiling Springs Fire Department.
 
This isn’t just a race.It’s a moving tribute. A rolling moment of silence. A community showing up with purpose.
 
The number 343 represents the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Every step taken on this course carries their legacy forward—boots on pavement, hearts wide open.
25th Anniversary Details
To honor this milestone year, we’re keeping things meaningful and accessible:
  • 5K Registration: $25
  • Includes a custom 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin—a keepsake worthy of the moment
  • Optional event t-shirt: $10

  • 10K Course Option
  • Use the same 5K course as a looped route
  • 10K runners complete two laps
 
Expect:
  • Fire trucks standing tall like guardians at the start line 🚒
  • Gear, flags, and moments of reflection woven into the morning
  • Runners, walkers, families, and first responders moving together—not just racing, but remembering
  • Some will chase a PR.
  • Others will walk in honor of someone they never met—but will never forget.
Why This Year Matters More
  • 25 years.

  • A generation has grown up since that day—but events like this make sure the story is never archived… only carried forward.
By supporting this race, participants are not only honoring the past but directly supporting the continued mission of the Boiling Springs Fire Department—those who still answer the call, every single day.

Events

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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

86°

Typical Low

68°

Chance of Rain

29%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:06 AMSunset 7:53 PMDaylight 12h 46m

Host City

About Greenville, SC

Population

71,755

as of 2023

Elevation

927 ft

Nearest Airport

GSP

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 11 mi

Major Hub

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 87 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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Waiting For?

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Days to train

Race
Never Forget 343
Date
September 5, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Never Forget 343?
Never Forget 343 is a running race held in Greenville, South Carolina on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Never Forget 343?
Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina at 500 Hartness Drive, Greenville, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Never Forget 343?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Never Forget 343

Sep 5, 2026

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