Over 5,000 Attend 4th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Runners embrace and give high-fives as they cross the finish line at the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run and Walk.
Runners cross the finish line at the 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk. Photo by Jin Lee.

Thank you to the participants, volunteers, and partners who made the fourth annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Community Day such a memorable event. More than 5,000 people gathered at Pier 26 on Sunday for the three-mile trek. After the race, runners and walkers joined in activities and fun during the free Community Day event, adjacent to the 9/11 Memorial.

The 9/11 Memorial would like to thank the NYPD, PAPD, and FDNY for their support and participation as volunteers and runners. We also wish to express gratitude to all of our sponsors, including RXR Realty for serving as our title sponsor.

See images from the event here

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