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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Grand Valley State University, Allendale MI
5K
58–75°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
55–80°F
dry
2024
59–86°F
dry
2023
55–68°F
dry
2022
58–65°F
dry
2021
64–79°F
rain
2020
58–70°F
rain
2019
62–71°F
rain
2018
57–79°F
dry
2017
51–79°F
dry
2016
59–76°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 12
Partly cloudy · 56–82°F
Saturday, Sep 12starts near 56°F · 26% chance of rain · wind up to 18 mph
About this race
Race Overview
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.
Event Details
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
- Registration: Sign up here
Rucking Information
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.
- Partnership: TMF and GORUCK
- Division: Rucking divisions available
- Exclusive Reward: TMF GORUCK patch for participants
- Learn More: Learn more about GORUCK here.
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