Race for Remembrance
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Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run
The Race for Remembrance is a tribute run held on 5 and 6 September 2026. The route begins at the Flight 93 Memorial area in Shanksville, PA and finishes at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. The total distance is 170 miles completed over two days.
Day one is organized into 13 legs covering 90 miles through the hills of Pennsylvania, with an overnight stop in Hagerstown, MD. Day two has 12 legs covering 80 miles, including 29 miles on trails, passing Harpers Ferry and continuing into Virginia before arriving in Washington DC on 6 September.
Individual registration carries a fee of $200. Registration opens 2 May 2026 and closes 1 June 2026. The event is described as part one of two and the organizer notes no refunds.
Included with individual registration are two nights hotel accommodation with a roommate arrangement; single rooms are available at an additional cost. Van transportation departs Alexandria VA and Virginia Beach VA on 4 September for the transfer to Shanksville. Vans will monitor runners on 5 and 6 September, shuttle runners to assigned leg start points, and provide a return option to Virginia Beach after the finish.
Participants receive a dry fit shirt and the group runs in red, white and blue. Water and snacks are provided, but runners must supply their own food. A running vest is required for any twilight or night running without exceptions.
This event is the first part of a longer campaign that continues from Washington to New York City starting on 8 September; that segment requires separate registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
