
From the Organizer
The 16th Annual Remember the Fallen Memorial 5K Run will be September 5, 2026, once again proudly presented by the North Port Fire Rescue Honor Guard.
Packet Pick-Up
In Advance
Friday, 09/04/26, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. - George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port
Race Morning
Saturday, 09/05/2026 - Race morning starting at 6:00 a.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center
Register by August 8th to customize your race bib with your callsign, name, nickname, etc. Make your bib a special keepsake.
On this 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, our community comes together to honor a day that forever shaped our nation. Twenty‑five years later, the memories remain vivid, the lessons remain powerful, and the promise we made still stands: We will never forget.
This year’s memorial event is inspired by the extraordinary courage shown on 9‑11‑01—by the first responders who charged into danger, the service members who answered the call, and the countless Americans who stood united in the face of tragedy. Their sacrifice and resilience continue to guide us, reminding us of the strength that emerges when a community stands together.
We invite residents, families, and supporters to join us as we remember, honor, and support the first responders and members of the armed services who protect and serve our community and our country every day. Your presence is a powerful tribute to those we lost and to those who continue to serve with unwavering dedication.
Show your support. Stand with us in remembrance. Become part of this memorial event as we ensure that the legacy of 9/11 endures and that the heroes of that day are never forgotten.
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
92°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
55%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myakka Rvr Sp, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
80,512
as of 2023
Elevation
16 ft
Nearest Airport
PGD
Punta Gorda Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 32 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
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Days to train
Coming Up
North Port Firecracker July 4th 5k
Less than a mile away
The Inferno Challenge Englewood
12 miles away
4th Annual Poker Run 5K
Less than a mile away
Awaken 5k / 1 mile walk
6 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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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)
Remember the Fallen 5K Memorial Run
Sep 5, 2026