New York Road Runners to Produce 9/11 Memorial & Museum 4M

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, April 27, 2026

NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS TO PRODUCE 9/11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM FOUR-MILE RACE IN CENTRAL PARK SATURDAY, JULY 11

​​Five thousand runners to honor the lives lost on September 11 in support of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum ahead of 9/11 25th commemoration

New York, NY –  New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit that “runs” New York City producing 60 annual adult and youth races and providing free year-round youth and community programs, today announced a collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to produce the Memorial & Museum’s 2026 race, presented by RXR and taking place Saturday, July 11, in Central Park.

Held each year as an opportunity for remembrance and reflection, this year’s race will take place as the nation commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in September. All funds raised from the event will directly support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, keeping the memorial free for all and expanding the museum’s educational programs that reach students, teachers, professionals, and communities across the country.

“New York Road Runners is honored to support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in hosting this powerful and meaningful event as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners. “As the nonprofit that ‘runs’ New York City, we believe in the power of running to bring people together, and this race provides an opportunity for our community to reflect and remember those impacted by 9/11 while celebrating the resilience that defines our city.”

Approximately 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the four-mile race, coming together to honor the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks and recognizing the courage and resilience that followed.

Participants will begin the day with an opening program featuring remarks recognizing the enduring impact of 9/11 and paying tribute to the lives lost. Through the collective act of running, the event will unite individuals of all backgrounds in remembrance and shared purpose.

“Each year, this race brings together thousands of runners and spectators united by a shared commitment to remember 9/11,” said Beth Hillman, President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. “As we approach the historic 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we’re reaching out to the more than 100 million Americans who are too young to remember that day and asking them to join our mission of commemoration, education, and inspiration.”

Registration will open on May 5 for New York Road Runners Member Plus and above levels and May 7 for the general public at LINK. Participants can take part in person or support the event through fundraising and donations.

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About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
A New York City-based nonprofit, New York Road Runners’ vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running—serving more than half a million people annually through its races, free community events, youth running initiatives, and school-based programs across the five boroughs. During its nearly 70 years, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, producing more than 60 adult and youth races each year, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Held the first Sunday each November, the TCS New York City Marathon features more than 50,000 runners—from the world’s best professional athletes to a vast range of runners across experience levels, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org. 

About the National September 11 Memorial & Museum
A quarter century after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring 9/11, documenting its impact, and examining its continuing significance. This mission is advanced through commemoration, education, and inspiration. Located on eight of the 16 acres of the World Trade Center site, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum remembers and honors the 2,983 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993. Through exhibitions, a wide variety of programs, and commemorative events, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum seeks to educate the public – particularly the 100 million Americans born since the attacks or those too young to remember – about the consequences of terrorism and its impact on individuals and communities. Through preserving and sharing stories of resilience, compassion, and service, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum hopes to inspire individuals to build a more compassionate and secure world.

For more information or to reserve a ticket to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, please visit 911memorial.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

NYRR Public Relations | Liv Ren, lren@nyrr.org, 908-279-4092 

National 9/11 Memorial & Museum | Garrett Levine, press@911memorial.org, 954 464-4015