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9/11 Heroes Run to be held this Saturday

Sep 5, 2024, 5:00 AM

An American flag is unfurled at the Pentagon in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. A 9/11 Heroes...

An American flag is unfurled at the Pentagon in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. A 9/11 Heroes Run will be held in Utah to honor those lost. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — This Saturday, the Travis Manion Foundation will host a commemorative run to honor those who died in the 9/11 attacks and those who serve in the military and as first responders. This year’s 9/11 Heroes Run will start in South Jordan at 9:00 a.m.

The organizers of the races hope that each event will bring communities together to honor the fallen and carry on their legacy.

“At its heart,” they said in a press release, “the 9/11 Heroes Run is a personal commitment to never forget the heroes of that day.”

This run marks the 17th year of 9/11 Heroes Run races held by the Travis Manion Foundation. The foundation has scheduled runs for over 90 locations around the country. 

Those interested in participating can register online or on site.

The race will be held at:

East River Front Park
10900 S River Front Pkwy
South Jordan, UT 84095

On Saturday, September 7th, at 9:00 a.m.

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