This year commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Attacks on America. The annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run started in 2011 by the family of Steve Ward, from Gorham, Maine. In 2001, Steve was young, vibrant, and ambitious, climbing a promising career ladder at Cantor Fitzgerald, having just started his dream job in the World Trade Center, NYC. He was a funny, charismatic, and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend when he was so needlessly taken from us on September 11th. He was one of the best and the brightest, a symbol of what America lost that tragic day. This event is to honor and remember Steve, and all of those we lost that day. All registration fees and proceeds go directly to the Stephen G. Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund, awarded annually to local high school graduates pursuing secondary education. This event has allowed the scholarship award to grow from its initial $200 annual award to the current $3,500 annual award! We sincerely hope you are able to join us to honor and remember all that was lost. 'Don't miss the amazing group of First Responders who complete ethe course in their Full Gear to honor the 343 of their FDNY brothers and sisters lost that day. Free 25th Anniversary Edition event t-shirt for the first 100 registered 5K participants! Don’t miss the amazing group of First Responders who complete the course in FULL GEAR to honor the 343 of their FDNY brothers and sisters lost that day. Free 25th Anniversary Edition event t-shirt for the first 100 registered 5K participants! DETAILS : LOCATION : Gorham Recreation Department 40 Ball Park Rd. Gorham, ME 04038. KIDS FUN RUN - 8:30 AM Held at the adjacent Gorham High School track *Ages 8 & under: 1 lap (0.25 mile) *Ages 9 & older: 2 laps (.50 mile) Prizes and refreshments for ALL participants! 5K RUN/WALK-Approximately 9:15 AM The 5K begins with the Uniformed First Responder sendoff after participants return from the Kids Fun Run. The runner/walker sendoff will follow race director remarks and the National Anthem. POST-RACE Refreshments provided. AWARDS : Overall Male &Female 1st and 2nd place male and female in each age group 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: This event will be held rain or shine. If the race must be canceled due to severe weather, unsafe conditions, or circumstances beyond the organizer's control, registration fees are non-refundable. BIB PICK-UP: Pre-registered participants may pick up their race bib and T-shirt (T-shirts guaranteed to the first 100 registered participants) on Saturday, September 12th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Gorham Parks & Recreation Department, 40 Ball Park Road, Gorham, ME 04038.
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When is 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Gorham, ME?
9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Gorham, ME takes place on September 13, 2026. The race is held in Gorham, Maine.
Where is 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Gorham, ME held?
9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run 2026 — Gorham, ME is held at 40 Ball Park Road in Gorham, Maine.
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