Race for Remembrance
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Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run
This two day tribute run covers 170 miles from Shanksville, Pennsylvania to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. The event includes a reading at the Shanksville Flight 93 Memorial honoring the 40 fallen.
The route is split across two days. Day one comprises 13 legs covering about 90 miles through the hills of Pennsylvania, with an overnight in Hagerstown, Maryland. Day two comprises 12 legs covering about 80 miles, including 29 miles on trails, passing Harpers Ferry and sections of Virginia before arriving at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, September 6.
Individual registration includes two hotel nights (Sept 5 and 6) with a roommate; single rooms are available at an additional cost. Van transportation departs Alexandria and Virginia Beach on Sept 4 bound for Shanksville; vans monitor runners during the event, shuttle runners to assigned leg start points, and provide a post finish shuttle to Virginia Beach. Registration runs from Feb 5 to June 7, 2026, the fee is $200, and no refunds are offered. The event is listed as part one of two for the 2026 campaign.
Participants receive a dry fit shirt and are encouraged to run in red, white, and blue. Water and snacks are provided; runners are responsible for their own food. A running vest is required for any twilight and night running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
