General Information

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 9, 2023 (rain or shine)

Register Online – Registration is now open through September 8 at 11:59pm! Register by August 21 to guarantee an event t-shirt with a minimum of a $5.00 donation (all race packets/t-shirts must be picked up prior to the race start time) • Swag bags will be available to pre-registered participants.

Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022
Event Times: 7:00am – 12:00pm (see schedule below)
For All Ages
Donations: Donations collected for the Children of Fallen Heroes organization
Location: City of Graham – City Hall Campus • 201 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253

Event Options: Route Map
5K Run/Walk – 6 laps (Individual Registration)
Non-Competitive 1-Mile Run/Walk – 2 laps (Individual Registration)
First Responders Team Cup 5K – 6 laps (Team Registration)

Schedule for the Event:
Day Before Event Packet Pick-Up (at Graham Fire Department – UPDATED): Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm & 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Day of Registration/Packet Pick-Up: 7:00am – 8:00am
Opening Ceremony: Begins at 8:00am
5K Run/Walk Start: 8:30am
1-Mile Run/Walk: starting directly after 5K race time (UPDATED)
Medal Ceremony: approximately 9:00am (UPDATED)
Community Activities: 10:00am – 12:00pm

The City of Graham presents the second annual 9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk Event on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Come dressed in your red, white, and blue for the event! The event will also feature a non-competitive 1-mile run/walk, food trucks, service organization booths, a kid’s zone, a blood drive, a Runner Services station located in the fire bays, and music. This is a community event and is open to all to participate! Lawn chairs are permitted. Carpooling is recommended. This event is rain or shine. 

For participants looking to participate in the 5K, but wanting a shorter distance, we invite you to register for the Non-Competitive 1-Mile Run/Walk. This run/walk will take place after the 5K. Families are encouraged to explore the Kid’s Zone featuring the Park & Play Mobile Recreation program and activities offered by community organizations.

5K Run/Walk Age Groups: 
10U, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place age group winners, men, and women. Unique to this run is the “First Responders Team Cup”.

Donations

Donations will be collected for the Children of Fallen Heroes organization, where they provide support and immediate needs for surviving spouses and children of First Responders & Military fallen heroes.

Children of Fallen Heroes‘ mission is to provide support and immediate needs for children of First Responders and Military fallen heroes through partnerships and donations. Because of the community’s help, they help make a positive difference in their lives and the surviving spouses. 

Event T-Shirts

Participant T-Shirts not picked up by event time will be available for purchase at the registration tent the day of the event, following the race. $20 each

2022 Event Highlights

2022 race results can be found online:
5K Run Results
First Responders Team Cup 5K Results

Photos and videos from the 2022 event and race can be found on the Graham Recreation & Parks Facebook page (HERE). Feel free to share with friends and “Like” our page for updates on future programs and events! 

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Event Maps

• Route Map
• Parking Map 

First Responders Team Cup

The First Responders Team Cup 5K (6 laps) invites first responders (Fire, Police, EMS, and Military) to register as a team. A minimum of three runners creating the First Responders Team is required. The top three First Responder Teams with the average fastest times will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals. Pre-registration or day of registration is available for first responder teams. Be sure to wear your agency swag!   

Kid’s Zone, Food Trucks, Music

• Kid’s Zone
• Park & Play Mobile Recreation program
• Community Organizations
• Food Trucks
• Music

If you are a community/service group or food truck interested in participating in the 9/11 Commemorative 5K Event, please complete the following application and someone will be in touch. Space is limited. Organizations will be selected by the planning committee for the event.

Community Organization Application Form – Coming soon!
Food Trucks Application Form – Coming soon!

Blood Drive

Date: Saturday, September 10
Location: Graham Fire Department • 201 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253

ID required. 

Reserve your time to donate online (options: Whole Blood or Double Red Cells)

Do not present to donate if you have a fever. You must wait at least 14 days before donating if you have been exposed to someone who has or may have COVID-19, have recently been tested, and are pending test results for COVID-19, or if you have a confirmed active case of COVID-19.