Honor the fallen. Carry the baton. Run with purpose.

565 miles, 123 Legs, 8 days, 1 Mission

Sept 4-11, 2027

The 8th Annual Great American Relay is an 8-day, tribute run where runners pass a baton along the 9/11 Memorial Route.  We start at the Flight 93 Memorial, make our way to the Pentagon and finish at the World Trade Center.  Each leg is led by one lead runner and a team of support runners.  Runners of all backgrounds come together to honor the heroes of September 11th, support veterans and first responders, and celebrate the strength of the American spirit.  Simply sign up, show up, then run!

Registration includes the official Great American Relay running shirt and GAR baton.

Registration opens in 2027

Charity Partner - Tunnel To Towers

Tunnel To Towers is one of the nation’s most trusted and impactful charities serving veterans, first responders, and their families.

Born from the tragedy of 9/11, Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage‑free homes to Gold Star families and fallen first responders, builds specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans, and is committed to ending veteran homelessness — all while ensuring America never forgets the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001

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