Race for Remembrance
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Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run
The Race for Remembrance is the 2nd Annual 9/11 Tribute Run from Shanksville to Washington, D.C., held over two days on 5 and 6 September 2026. The route covers 170 miles and includes a reading at the Shanksville Flight 93 Memorial honoring the 40 fallen.
The event is organized in legs. Day one comprises 13 legs covering about 90 miles through the hills of Pennsylvania, with an overnight stay in Hagerstown, Maryland. Day two comprises 12 legs covering about 80 miles, including roughly 29 miles on trails, with segments through Harpers Ferry and a finish at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Individual registration includes two nights hotel lodging (5 and 6 September) with a roommate; single rooms are available for an additional cost. Transportation vans depart Alexandria, VA and Virginia Beach, VA on 4 September to Shanksville. Vans monitor runners during the two days, shuttle runners to assigned starting points, and a van is available after the finish for return to Virginia Beach. Participants receive a dry fit shirt and will run in red, white, and blue. Water and snacks are provided; participants are responsible for their own food. A running vest is required for any twilight or night running. The event is part one of a two part campaign; a separate registration is required for the Washington to New York segment beginning 8 September. Registration opens 5 February 2026 and closes 9 August 2026. Registration fee is $200. No refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
