9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey

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2026
This community event in Pennsauken honors the heroes of 9/11 and subsequent service members. Participants can choose from a 5K run, a 5K ruck with weighted packs, or a 1-mile run/walk. It takes place at Cooper River Park in September 2026.
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The 9/11 Heroes Run in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is a community event held to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who have served since. The event welcomes participants including runners, ruckers, and walkers.

Event Date and Location

The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026. It takes place at Cooper River Park - Jack Curtis Stadium in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

Available Activities

The event offers several activity categories:

  • 5K Run - PUSHER
  • 5K Run - RIDER (Honor Bib)
  • 5K Run - Individual
  • 5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder
  • 5K Ruck - Individual
  • 5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder
  • Gene Dannenfelser 1-Mile Run/Walk
  • Volunteer

Rucking is described as a sport based on special forces training where participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. Participants registered for the rucking division receive an exclusive patch.

Registration and Inclusions

Registration for most events opens on July 8, 2026. Volunteer registration opens earlier, on May 26, 2026. Registration for the RIDER category and for volunteers is listed as free. Entry for other events includes a shirt or, for the ruck categories, a patch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run