Honor the fallen. Carry the baton. Run with purpose.
565 miles, 122 Legs, 7 days, 1 Mission
September 5-11, 2026
The 7th Annual Great American Relay is a 7-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 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!
Registration includes the official Great American Relay running shirt and GAR .baton
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
SHOP
Gear up for the 2026 Great American Relay with the official event swag — performance apparel designed for runners who carry the mission with every step.
All registered runners get the official GAR Running shirt. Click below if you would like to order extras.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
BECOME A SPONSOR
Our relay sponsors receive strong national exposure and consistent brand presence throughout the event.
Includes:
- Logo on the official relay shirt
- Logo placement on the website (Supporting Sponsors section)
- Dedicated social media spotlight + mentions during the relay
- Inclusion in major email newsletters
