Hammond Firefighters 911 Memorial Run

Event Overview

Join us for the 2026 Hammond Firefighters memorial 9-11 5K & 1-mile fun run. This year's event will be FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! SO, COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF HAMMOND LOUISIANA!

Proceeds

• Community Support: Proceeds of the race stay in the community.
• Local Programs: Help fund local nonprofit programs that our local Fire Fighters care deeply about.
• Community Heroes: Our guys are always out there helping and saving lives.
• Get Involved: Let us get out and support them.

Race Location and Course

• Starting Point: Starts and finishes at Cate Square Park in beautiful Downtown Hammond.
• Course Description: Flat scenic course starting at Cate Square Park to Southeastern Louisiana University.
• Route: We will run around Southeastern's campus and finish back at Cate Square Park.

Packet Pick-Up

• Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, September 17th at Perfectly Fit, from 10am-6pm.
• Friday Pick-Up: September 18, at Perfectly Fit, from 10am-3pm.
• Race Day Pick-Up: 7am-7:45am for the 1 mile & 7am-8:15 for 5K.

Awards

• Finisher Medals: Finisher medals for all runners.
• Timed Event: This year will be a TIMED EVENT!!
• 5K Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers.
• Age Group Awards: Top 2 in each age group, Male & Female (13 & Under) (14-19) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70+).

1 Mile Awards

• Overall Finishers: 1st Place Overall Male & Female Finishers.

Entry Fee

Entry Fee INCLUDES a T-Shirt. YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT! YOU GET A T-SHIRT FOR REGISTERING. T-shirt order cutoff date is AUGUST 24, 2026.

Additional Information

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