9/11 Memorial 5K run/walk & kids fun run

Event Overview

The annual 9/11 memorial 5K run/walk & kids fun run started in 2011 by the family of Steven Ward, Gorham, Maine. In 2001, Steven was young, vibrant, and ambitious, climbing a promising career ladder at Cantor Fitzgerald, having just started his dream job in the World Trade Center in NYC. He was funny, charismatic, and a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend when he was so needlessly taken from us on September 11th. He was one of the best and the brightest, a symbol of what America lost on that tragic day.

Registration Information

• Proceeds: All registration fees and proceeds go directly to the Stephen G. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund, awarded annually to a local high school graduate pursuing a secondary education.
• Scholarship Growth: This event has allowed the scholarship award to grow from its initial $200 annual award to the current $3,500 annual award.

Event Participation

We sincerely hope you are able to join us to honor and remember all that was lost.

Special Features

• First Responders: Don't miss the amazing group of First Responders who complete the course in their Full Gear to honor the 343 of their FDNY brothers and sisters lost that day.
• T-shirt Giveaway: Free 25th Anniversary Edition event t-shirt for the first 100 registered 5K participants!

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-13
• Location: 40 Ball Park Road, Gorham, ME
• Race URL: Gorham 911 Memorial 5K