2nd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K - We Run So They Can Fly
Date
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:11 AM EDTRace options
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Distances & registration
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1 Mile
closes Sep 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4mo 6d 20h 44m leftWalk
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $38.10
5K
closes Sep 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4mo 6d 20h 44m leftRun
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $38.10
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
65 finishers in 5K
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
65 5K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
29:50
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 21:59.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 48% women and 52% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 65 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 29:50. The quicker front of the field averaged about 21:59. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 20:04 (male) and 24:12 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs17 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Overall | Female | Top 5 | 24:14 | posted division results |
| Male Overall | Male | Top 5 | 20:04 | posted division results |
| F14&UND | Unspecified | Top 5 | 35:30 | posted division results |
| F20-29 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 32:19 | posted division results |
| F30-39 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 37:49 | posted division results |
| F40-49 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 26:23 | posted division results |
| F50-59 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 34:04 | posted division results |
| F60-69 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 38:02 | posted division results |
| F70+ | Unspecified | Top 5 | 45:27 | posted division results |
| M14&UND | Unspecified | Top 5 | 22:12 | inferred division placements |
| M15-19 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 24:19 | inferred division placements |
| M20-29 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 25:07 | posted division results |
| M30-39 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 31:25 | posted division results |
| M40-49 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 29:46 | posted division results |
| M50-59 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 33:16 | posted division results |
| M60-69 | Unspecified | Top 5 | 50:41 | posted division results |
| M70+ | Unspecified | Top 5 | 25:04 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2025 | 65 | 29:50 | 30:28 | 21:59 | 20:04 / 24:12 |
| 5K | 2024 | 88 | 30:12 | 31:39 | 22:49 | 20:41 / 23:59 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
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From the organizer
2nd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K - WE RUN SO THEY CAN FLY! We are back! Join us for a 5K or 1 mile walk. Flat and fast 5K starting in Memorial Sports Complex in Evesham, NJ. Chip timing, HD finish line video, text messaging and instant results on RunSignUp.
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Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in each age group. Race day packets will be distributed on race day beginning at 7:30 AM. Race will begin at 9:11 AM in honor of 9/11/01. In person participants will have a chance to win a discovery flight sponsored by the Beyond Aviation Flight School in Lumberton, NJ. You will also have a chance to win a $100 gift card to the amazing Cuba Libre Rum Bar & Restaurant in Philadelphia and $50 & $25 amazon gift cards. T-shirt requested size is only guaranteed with registration through 8/11/25. All registrations after that, sizes will be subject to availability. We will do our best to accommodate everyone! Virtual Runners - You can run anytime from now till Sept 14, 11:59PM. To submit your time, click on "Results" in the menu, look up your name and enter your time. Our goal is to send your t-shirt as soon as possible but you do not have to wait for your race day packet to arrive, in order to run. We would love to see photos of you on your race day! Tag us on social media - Instagram & X : @leroyhomerfdn, Facebook - LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation and tell us where you are located! You can also email any photos you want us to share at info@leroyhomer. org . LeRoy Homer, resident of Marlton, was the First Officer on United Flight 93 which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on Sept 11, 2001. The crew and passengers fought off terrorists and thwarted an attack against the US Capitol. The LeRoy Homer Foundation awards flight scholarships to young adults who wish to pursue careers in aviation. The proceeds from this 5K will benefit our aviation scholarship program to help create the next generation of pilots. Come out for a great run or walk while supporting a wonderful cause.