9.11 Remembrance Run - Walk - Ruck 2026

Description

Please join us for Weber City's first community event of its kind. The 9.11 Remembrance Run-Walk-Ruck. Proceeds will go to Weber City Fire Department to support training costs and gear upgrades for the town's 100% volunteer-based organization.

On Saturday, 9/5/26 @ 9AM, run, walk, or ruck 3.43 miles. Ruck as you wish, whether this is with a weighted vest, hiking pack, or full firefighting gear.

Why 3.43 miles instead of the typical 5k distance of 3.12 miles? 343 is the number of New York City Fire Department lives lost on 9/11/2001 and is a meaningful number in traditional 9/11 memorial events. We will remember the events and most importantly our fellow Americans who did not make it home.

After announcements we will have a guest speaker followed by a flag raising ceremony.

Start and Finish line will be at Weber City Elementary.

First place overall female and male will be recognized. A unique finisher medal will be given to all participants.

PARKING AND COURSE INFORMATION

Primary parking will be Gateway Baptist (SET GPS FOR 155 Shady Elm Lane , Weber City, VA) about a 0.25 mile walk to the start line. Volunteer parking and handicap parking may use the elementary school parking lots- however if you park in these lots you will need to stay until the event is FINISHED in order to keep traffic off the course while participants are using the road.

As of now the course will not be closed to residential traffic, but this may change and will be updated if so. There will be emergency vehicles at main entry points to the course, and traffic will be advised to drive slowly and be aware of runners.

Headphones- if using please leave one earbud out or use bone conduction headphones to increase traffic awareness. Strollers ok. GROUPS of runners/walkers and strollers, please be mindful that the short section of sidewalk we will be on is narrow so please keep right and leave room for passing on your left. If younger children are running alone, please discuss with them that they should make eye contact with volunteers stationed along the course the make sure it is safe to cross.

The course will loop several times on nearby residential streets - you will pass the same aid station several times. A map will be posted prior to event date.

PACKET PICK-UP

You may pick up your packet Friday, 9/4/26 from 4-7PM at The Yard Strength And Training (145 Warehouse St, Weber City, VA).

Race-Day packet pick-up and Race Day Registration will be at Weber City Elementary School from 7:30-8:45AM. There will be a CAP at 150 participants. If registration is full, you may still come to registration table and may get a spot if there are no-shows.

Please arrive EARLY if you plan to walk back to your car after packet pick-up- remember it is a 0.25 mi walk to your car.

FUNDRAISING

This is really a fundraiser! This event's registration will go directly into Weber City Fire Department's charitable organization account - they will receive 100% of your registration fee as well as any additional donations you add to your cart. We will provide nice t-shirts to participants, paid for by a special sponsor. Depending on the number of sign-ups, we may have additional shirts for sale at the event.

VIDEO

Please take a moment prior to event date to watch the YouTube video below. It's 13 minutes long, but it really explains the spirit we are trying to bring to Weber City with this memorial event.

REGISTRATION OPENING

Tentative date for registrations to go live is 7/1/26. We will be working with Dean's Tax Center in Weber City to ensure the fundraising will be squared away where it belongs in the meantime. Please mark a reminder on your calendar to come back and register with us. Let's start a new tradition in Weber City, VA!