9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
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9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge
The 9/11 Memorial Tribute Challenge takes place in Kokomo, Indiana on September 12, 2026 at Memorial Stadium (440 S Union St). The event includes multiple activities held on the stadium grounds to mark the anniversary.
The program includes a 5K Run/Walk that starts on the west side of the stadium. A timing machine and race bibs are available on race day; participants should use the registration table for bib pickup and event information.
Kokomo CrossFit will offer multiple Hero WOD sessions during the event. The Hero WOD sequence includes a 2001 m run or row, 11 box jumps, 11 American kettlebell swings, 11 two-dumbbell thrusters, 11 burpees, 11 two-dumbbell devil presses, 11 lunges (right leg), 11 handstand or bear crawl meters, 11 lunges (left leg), 11 two-dumbbell push jerks, followed by another 2001 m run or row. Sessions are scheduled at separate times through the morning and late morning.
Planet Fitness will host a 110-floor climb on stair-climbing machines. Climbs are offered on positioned machines overlooking the stadium; a participant may complete the entire climb alone or split the floors with a friend.
Registration opens May 8, 2026. Regular registration fee is $25; registrations after August 21 incur a higher fee and shirt orders placed after August 21 will be fulfilled later. Shirt orders are submitted on August 21. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, September 11 at Stellhorn RV, 3116 W. Boulevard, Kokomo, Indiana. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
