9/11 Heroes Run - Huntington, New York 2026

The 9/11 Heroes Run in Huntington begins at Mill Dam Park in Halesite, located on Long Island's north shore. This September event offers two short-distance choices: a 5K and a 1.6 km route. The race accommodates runners, walkers, and ruckers, functioning as both a community run and a fitness challenge with a service theme. The course centers on the Mill Dam Road area in Huntington, with the start point at Mill Dam Park. The event commemorates the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served since, including veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and families of the fallen. Its most unique feature is the rucking division, where participants carry weighted rucksacks, a format derived from special forces training.