9/11 Run to Remember 5K

Event Overview

• Event Name: 9/11 Run to Remember 5K
• Date: September 12, 2026
• Location: 10 North Public Square, Cartersville, GA
• Website: Race Details

About the Event

• Occasion: 6th Annual running honoring the 25th Anniversary of September 11th.
• Community Spirit: Uniting runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages.
• Tribute: Honoring first responders and lives lost on that tragic day.
• Experience: A powerful pre-race program and presentation of colors to set the tone.

Participation

• Mission: Celebrate lives lost and honor those who serve communities.
• Inclusivity: All participants are welcome—run, walk, or support.
• Commemoration: A 25th Anniversary event to remember and honor unity and sacrifice.
• Proceeds: Benefits the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation (gfbf.org).

Sponsorship and Volunteering

• Become a Sponsor: Sponsor Registration
• Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer Registration
• Community Involvement: Join as a supporter or participant to honor the memory.
• 26thsouth: Opportunities for everyone to take part in this meaningful tribute.

Registration Details

• Pre-Race Fee: $30 (until 11:00 PM on September 7th).
• Race Day Fee: $40.
• Guarantee: Register by September 7th for a guaranteed T-shirt size.
• Location: Register and start at Friendship Plaza in downtown Cartersville.

Race Route

• Route Overview: Starting in Friendship Plaza and running through key downtown points.
• Encouragement: Enjoy cheers from firefighters and first responders.
• Community Engagement: A reflective course celebrating unity and sacrifice.
• Finish Line: Return to Friendship Plaza for completion festivities.

Race Day Schedule

• 6:45 AM: Race Day Registration Opens.
• 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration Closes.
• 7:55 AM: Pre-Race Presentation of Colors.
• 8:00 AM: 5K Start Time.

Awards

• Awards: Distributed for Top 3 Overall Male and Female Winners.
• Master Categories: Awards for Top Masters Male and Female Winners.
• Age Categories: Top 3 finishers in multiple age groups recognized.
• Participation: All award recipients honored in Friendship Plaza.

Additional Information

• Rain or Shine: The event will take place regardless of weather.
• Join Us: A special event in honor and memory of 9/11.
• Community Event: Engage with a meaningful tribute to bravery and sacrifice.
• Be Present: Join us for unity, remembrance, and celebration.