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. Registrations after August 20 may have their shirt mailed after the relay depending on stock.
Click on a state below to find your leg!
2026 registration is closed. We will see you all again next year!
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
Latest News
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Fundraising Prizes
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Finish Line at The World Trade Center - Thank you Bill Schemmel for navigating the streets of New York for the team!
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Stage 122, FDNY Engine 33, Ladder 9 - Led by non other than Shawn "Super" Nova!
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Stage 121, FDNY Battalion 11, Engine 76, Ladder 22 - Chris Vecchi leading the penultimate stage headed south in New York City.
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Stage 120, FDNY Engine 93, Ladder 45, Battalion 13 - Teresa leading the first stage in New York City!
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Stage 119, Fort Lee! Headed over the bridge into New York City!
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Stage 118,Teaneck Fire Department. Chris leading the pack.
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Stage 117, Hackensack Fire Department. Dianne has run this every year. She’s an original when we ran cross country in Oklahoma!
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Stage 116, Garfield Fire Company, Kristina leading us closer and closer to New York!
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Stage 115, Nutley Fire Department
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Stage 114, Newark Fire Department 9. Thank you Dawn for organizing the escort. You are a rock star!!
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Stage 113, Wei saving the day with a 6:00 registration. Good luck!
