Registration for the 2012 9/11 Heroes Run Race series is now open for select locations across the USA!! New location registration pages and details will be added every week so make sure to keep checking in.
Lets join together across the country and around the world to make the 2012 9/11 Heroes Run race series the largest event focused on honoring the fallen and never forgetting 9/11/01!
Remember, 50% of all race proceeds are donated directly back to local race location 501(c)(3) charities whom also strive to honor the fallen or support those men and women who continue to serve our country everyday - veteran, first responder, civilian, and military!
The 9/11 Heroes Run - a 5K for the 9K who have lost their lives since 9/11.
If you're undecided about participating ask yourself, "if not me, then who..."
Operations Amerithon's Albie Masland becomes a Hero on his Cross Country Run
Albie Masland, a 28- year-old running for the Travis Manion Foundation, raising money for families of fallen heroes and veterans returning to civic life. Supported by his sister Hilary and family friend Alex, Albie has raised $15,000. Amazingly, a few minutes after our second day of running with him, Albie became a hero. Read More
5 years later, memories remain
Five years ago, in a span of 96 hours, Doylestown was turned upside down with grief. First, on April 29, 2007, Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion was killed by a sniper. On May 3, Umbrell, a first lieutenant Airborne Ranger, died when an improvised explosive device was detonated near his vehicle. Both men were 26. To continue reading click here.
"Manion" Crossfit work out of the day
In honor of Travis, Crossfit has created a tough & challenging work out so you can push your limits and honor fallen Hereos. Click here for the workout. To watch a video of the workout and the story behind the Travis Manion Foundation please click here
Janet Manion, founder of foundation to support veterans and their families, dies at 58
Janet Manion, who established a leading nonprofit foundation that supports veterans and the families of fallen troops in honor of her son, 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was killed in Iraq, died April 24 at a hospital in Doylestown, Pa. She was 58. To continue reading click here.
Remembering Janet Manion and her rare brand of courage
Janet Manion, a mother broken-hearted by the death of her Marine son who turned her sadness into motivation by starting a foundation to help wounded war veterans, died of cancer Tuesday night. She was 58. Click her to continue reading
Janet Manion: 1954- 2012
On April 24, the Travis Manion Foundation lost its founder, chairman and visionary when Janet Manion, mother of 1st Lt. Travis Manion, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. She died surrounded by her loving family in Doylestown, Pa., at the age of 58. The impact Janet Manion has had on our country is immeasurable. The wife of a Marine, Janet helped raise two wonderful children who put service to others before personal gain. Nothing was a greater source of pride to Janet than her family, which she demonstrated every day of her life. To continue reading click here
Veterans Pledge To Serve Community During Ceremony - Capt. Miles Bower lost several fellow Marines during his 3 deployments to Iraq. To honor the fallen, he is completing a Fellowship and serving it with the Travis Manion Foundation. Click here for more!
Classy Award Nomination for the Travis Manion Foundation
Nominated in the category of : Most Effective Awareness Campaign by a Charity Click here for more!
Runners prepare for last year's 9/11 Heroes Run. Take photos at your run and upload them to flickr with the tag 911HeroesRun!
