9/11 Heroes Run - Chicago, Illinois
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- South Barrington, IL
- Community Park, 8 Bridges Dr, 60010
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Honor 9/11 heroes and support our service members and first responders in this unique 5K, featuring an optional GORUCK rucking challenge.
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
The 9/11 Heroes Run in Chicago offers a meaningful 5K experience to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served our nation. This event unites communities to empower local veterans, active duty personnel, first responders, and families of the fallen. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to run, walk, or take on the unique GORUCK division, which involves carrying a weighted rucksack. It's a powerful way to show support and participate in a challenging, purpose-driven event.
What to expect
- Join a 5K event welcoming runners, walkers, and ruckers.
- Embrace the challenge of the GORUCK division, carrying a weighted rucksack.
- Receive an exclusive TMF GORUCK patch if you register for the rucking division.
Standout details
- Honors 9/11 heroes and service members
- Supports veterans & first responders
- Unique GORUCK rucking division
- Exclusive TMF GORUCK patch
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Distances & registration
6 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Sep 5, 8:00 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 8:00 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Jul 21, 2026, 3:53 AM CDT · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 8:00 AM CDT · From $34.92
Opens Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 8:00 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Sep 5, 8:00 AM CDT · From $39.16
Opens Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
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The course
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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.
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