
From the Organizer
The Never Forget 9:11 Endurance Challenge is a powerful tribute where every mile is a memory. Our mission to test our resolve and determination as we run, walk or ruck as far as our heart will carry us in 9-Hours & 11-Minutes honors the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the heroes of 9/11. Whether is one loop or dozens, every step matters our vision is to honor these heroes, so future generations never forget!
This Endurance Team's Be @ Peace Challenge was inspired by the spirit of the 2Slow4Boston Marathon and takes place along the same meaningful route. More than just a fall event, it’s a testament to community, resilience, and purpose. This challenge champions mental toughness, honors those who persevere through adversity, and preserves a legacy built on the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who gave everything.
Events
Weather
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greer, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
39,191
as of 2023
Elevation
970 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 76 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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Never Forget 9:11 Endurance, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
97
Days to train
Coming Up
Shaping the Future 5K
11 miles away
The Mutt Putt
11 miles away
The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
11 miles away
Juneteenth GVL 5K
11 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Never Forget 9:11 Endurance
Sep 13, 2026