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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Audubon Park Bandstand, New Orleans LA
5K
74–86°F · rain likely
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
75–93°F
dry
2024
71–85°F
dry
2023
74–90°F
rain
2022
73–83°F
dry
2021
73–81°F
rain
2020
76–82°F
rain
2019
77–91°F
dry
2018
75–86°F
rain
2017
64–80°F
dry
2016
77–85°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: 9/11 Heroes Run 5K
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: Audubon Park Bandstand, New Orleans, LA
- Website: 9/11 Heroes Run Website
Description
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.
Partnership and Rucking
- Partner: TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again.
- Rucking Divisions: Rucking divisions at every run.
- Sport: Rucking is based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks.
- Incentive: Participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.
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