9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk

The City of Graham presents the sixth annual 9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk Event on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Come dressed in your red, white, and blue for the event! The event will also feature a First Responders Team Cup 5K, a Non-Competitive 1-Mile Run/Walk, a Runner Services station located in the fire bays, a Touch A Truck area, a blood drive, games, and music with a DJ. 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 and play in the Park & Play Mobile Recreation area.

NEW ROUTE COMING FOR 2026!

Route map and description will be released soon.

Packet pickup will be available at the Graham Fire Department on Friday, September 11th: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm AND 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Packet pickup will be available on race day as well.

Top 3 male & female overall and top 3 in the follow age groups will receive a medal:

10 and Under
11-15
16-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
 

Unique to this run is the “First Responders Team Cup”

The First Responders Team Cup 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 fastest average time of the team’s top three runners will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals. Pre-registration or day of registration is available for First Responder Teams.