9/11 Heroes Run - Grand Rapids
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9/11 Heroes Run - Grand Rapids, MI
The event on 09/12/2026 takes place at Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401. It brings together runners, ruckers, and walkers to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served since.
The program includes community-focused activities that aim to activate and unite communities and to empower local veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and families of the fallen. A volunteer role is available for the event.
Distances
- 5K
Two participation divisions are listed for the 5K distance: a running division and a GORUCK rucking division. Rucking is described as a discipline based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. Participants registered in the GORUCK division receive the event's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch.
Registration details in the event information show that run and ruck registration opens on 2026-06-02 and closes on 2026-06-30, with listed fees of $36.00 for the 5K Run and $41.00 for the 5K Ruck. Volunteer registration opens on 2026-07-16 and is listed as free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
