9/11 Heroes Run - Pittsburgh, PA
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9/11 Heroes Run - Pittsburgh, PA
The 9/11 Heroes Run in Youngwood, Pennsylvania is a community memorial event held on September 13, 2026 at Youngwood VFD, 104 S. 2nd Street, Youngwood, PA 15697. The event brings together runners, ruckers, walkers, volunteers, veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and families of the fallen to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served since.
Race offerings include:
- 5K run
- 5K ruck
- 1 mile memorial run and walk
Race registration opens May 20, 2026 and closes June 30, 2026 for the running and rucking events. Volunteer registration opens May 20, 2026 and remains open until September 13, 2026. Registration fees listed by event are $36.00 for the 5K run, $41.00 for the 5K ruck, $21.00 for the Richard A. Fry Memorial 1 mile run/walk, and $0.00 for volunteers.
The event organizer partners with TMF and GORUCK to offer rucking divisions. Rucking is described as a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. Participants registered in the GORUCK division will receive the designated TMF GORUCK patch for the year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
