Registration opens May 1, 2026
565 miles, 122 Legs, 7 days, 1 Mission!
The Great American Relay is a 7-day, tribute run that carries a single baton along the 9/11 Memorial Route. Runners carry a single baton from the Flight 93 Memorial to the Pentagon and onward to the World Trade Center. Each leg is led by one lead runner and up to ten 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!
September 5-11, 2026
Click on a state below to find your leg!
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
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Support the mission by becoming a sponsor of The Great American Relay! There are two options to choose from:
1. Choose a "Full Relay Sponsor" and receive top‑tier visibility across all seven days of the event. Your logo will be printed on the back of our shirt, your logo will be placed on our website, dedicated social media spotlight, plus inclusion in major email newsletters.
2. Choose a "Leg Sponsor" to put your name on a specific segment of the 9/11 Memorial Route. This tier is ideal for families, small businesses, and organizations wanting to honor someone special or support a specific community.
