9/11 Heroes Run - Yuma, AZ
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9/11 Heroes Run - Yuma, AZ
The 9/11 Heroes Run in Yuma on 09/12/2026 is a community event held at Colorado River State Historic Park, 201 N. 4th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364. The event honors the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served since, and seeks to activate and unite communities while supporting local veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and families of the fallen.
The program includes running, rucking, walking and a volunteer option. The organizer partners with GORUCK to offer rucking divisions; rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered in the GORUCK division will receive the current year TMF GORUCK patch.
Event entries and basic fees are:
- 5K Run - fee $36; registration 6/2/2026 to 7/1/2026
- 5K Ruck - fee $41; registration 6/2/2026 to 7/1/2026
- Volunteer - no fee; registration 6/29/2026 to 9/12/2026
The event description indicates it is open to individuals and families of all fitness levels and includes divisions for ruckers. The focus is on community participation and recognition of service rather than competition details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
