9/11 Heroes Run - Cape Girardeau, MO

SEP

12

2026

This community 5K in Cape Girardeau honors the heroes of 9/11 and subsequent service members. Participants can run or ruck a 5K course, with special categories for military and first responders. The event fosters remembrance and unity through active participation.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Details

The 9/11 Heroes Run - Cape Girardeau, MO is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event address is Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Events and Participation

The event features a 5K distance with multiple participation categories. These include:

A 5K Run for individual participants.
A 5K Run category for active duty military or first responders.
A 5K Ruck for individual participants.
A 5K Ruck category for active duty military or first responders.

The event also has a volunteer opportunity.

About the Event

The 5K event welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers. It is held to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who served afterward. Rucking is a sport where participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks, based on special forces training. The event partners with GORUCK for the rucking divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km