9/11 Heroes Run - Cape Girardeau, MO
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Honor 9/11 heroes and support local service members at this unique 5K, featuring a special GORUCK rucking division.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersThe 9/11 Heroes Run in Cape Girardeau offers a 5K experience to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served our nation since. This event welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels, uniting the community to empower local veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and families of the fallen. Partnering with GORUCK, the event features dedicated rucking divisions for those seeking a unique challenge.
What to expect
- Join a community dedicated to honoring 9/11 heroes and supporting service members.
- Choose your challenge: run, walk, or participate in the specialized GORUCK rucking division.
- Ruckers will carry weighted rucksacks and earn an exclusive TMF GORUCK patch.
Standout details
- Honors 9/11 heroes and service members
- Features GORUCK rucking divisions
- Exclusive TMF GORUCK patch
- Supports local veterans and first responders
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically rolling
Distances & registration
4 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
4 options · closes Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
4mo 14d 8h 48m leftRuck - Active Duty Military or First Responder
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT · From $39.16
Ruck - Individual
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT · From $43.40
Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT · From $34.92
Run - Individual
Closes Sep 12, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
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.