Honor the Heroes of 9/11
Join your community on September 19 at 9:00 AM at Shuman Recreation Center for the 2026 Hinesville 9/11 Heroes Run.
The 2026 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and honor the heroes who stepped up to serve that day and in the wars that followed. This event helps ensure future generations understand the significance of September 11, 2001, and continue to honor our first responders and service members for years to come.
Join your community in fulfilling the promise we made 25 years ago to never forget.
Race Details
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Additional Race Details
Get Ready, Hinesville!
Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run
Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Shuman Recreation Center, 800 Tupelo Trail, Hinesville, GA 31313 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
More than 200 participants are coming together for the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run in Hinesville!
Whether you are walking, rucking, running, volunteering, or simply coming out to experience the mission of the Travis Manion Foundation, this day is for our entire community. Together, we will honor the fallen heroes of September 11, celebrate those who continue to serve, and inspire the next generation through character and service.
Who’s Coming to the Race?
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Travis Manion Foundation
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Think Big Youth Organization
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Bradwell Institute JROTC
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Liberty County High School JROTC
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Georgia Youth Challenge Program
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Fort Stewart
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Keep Liberty Beautiful
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Ballin on Wheels
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Hinesville Fire Department
- Walthourville Fire Department
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CVS
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United Rentals
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Xcel Strategies
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Howe2Run
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Endurance Race Services
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9.11 Americorps
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Additional community partners
Race-Day Agenda
8:00 a.m. — Volunteer Huddle
All volunteers should arrive at 8:00 a.m. for a brief huddle and final race-day instructions.
8:15 a.m. — Packet Pickup and Check-In
Breakfast refreshments and drinks will be available.
Opening Ceremony
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Welcome and introduction to the Travis Manion Foundation
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Presentation of the Colors by Bradwell Institute JROTC
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Pledge of Allegiance led by a Liberty County firefighter
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Words of encouragement from Karen Bell, United States Army veteran, as she shares her “why” and what inspires her to continue serving
9:00 a.m. — The 9/11 Heroes Run Begins!
After the Race
The celebration continues with youth activities and opportunities to engage with our community partners. Participants should plan to stay until 11:30 a.m. to experience everything planned for the day.
Lunch from Baldino’s will be provided for participating youth. Drinks and refreshments will also be available.
Come ready to walk, ruck, run, serve, connect, and honor our heroes. We cannot wait to welcome more than 200 members of our community!
For additional details on the 9/11 Heroes Run, including FAQs, registration pricing, and more, please click here.
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GORUCK RUCKING DIVISION
Travis Manion Foundation is proud to partner with GORUCK again in 2026, bringing rucking divisions to every 9/11 Heroes Run. Rucking is a sport grounded in Special Forces Training in which participants carry weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will receive this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Please read the rules and requirements carefully. For more information on our partner, GORUCK click here.
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