9/11 Heroes Run - Baton Rouge

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

Location: River Parishes C. College, 925 W Edenborne Pkwy, Gonzales, LA 70737
Type: Run

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Race feel

Honor heroes and support service members with a unique 5K that includes optional rucking divisions.

Quirky
For a Cause

Great for

Military & First Responders

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K in Gonzales offers a meaningful way to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served our nation. This event welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels, uniting communities to support local veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and families of the fallen. Participants can choose a traditional 5K or join the unique GORUCK division, which involves carrying weighted rucksacks, adding a distinctive challenge to the experience.

What to expect

A 5K event welcoming runners, ruckers, and walkers of all fitness levels.

From the organizer

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.

TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.