Tour de Trail: Pentagon Memorial 2026 — Arlington, VA

The September 11th National Memorial Trail is thrilled to host the fourth annual Tour de Trail: Pentagon on Sunday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants can choose between a three-and-a-half-mile walk or a 25-mile cycling route, both beginning in Arlington, VA, and featuring a loop to the grounds of the Pentagon Memorial . At the Pentagon Memorial, participants will gather for a special wreath-laying ceremony and remembrance program featuring guest speakers who will share reflections on September 11, the significance of the Pentagon Memorial, and the importance of continuing to remember and honor those impacted by the events of 9/11. Guest Speakers: Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) Congressman Don Beyer is serving his sixth term as the U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 8th District, representing Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County. He serves as the lead House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee and on the House Committee on Ways and Means. A longtime Northern Virginia small business owner, Rep. Beyer lives in Alexandria with his wife, Megan. Kenneth H. Johnson Jr. Kenneth H. Johnson Jr. began his career with the Arlington County Fire Department in 1976, serving as a firefighter, paramedic and fire officer before retiring as a Fire/EMS Captain after 31 years of service. On September 11, 2001, Kenny was part of the first response team at the Pentagon, arriving within minutes of the plane's impact. He is honored to walk and speak at Tour de Trail: Pentagon in remembrance of all those affected by September 11. Parking garages ($6 per car) and Metro access are both available. Please note: To encourage education of the younger generation about the history of 9/11, children under 12 can participate free of charge. To receive the 100% discount on the event cost for children, please contact the organization by email. Can't do the walk this year? Sign up for the virtual event or consider donating to support the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance. The September 11th National Memorial Trail is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds from the ride will support the Alliance’s efforts to create and maintain the September 11th National Memorial Trail, a 1,500+mile, multi-use trail connecting the three locations impacted by the events of 9/11. The Trail honors those lost, the heroes, and first responders of September 11 while fostering remembrance, reflection, and economic development through heritage tourism in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.