25th Annual

Never Forget 343 5K & 10K Run/Walk

This isn't just a race. It's a moving tribute. A rolling moment of silence. A community showing up with purpose.

Saturday, September 5, 2026  ·  Hartness Properties, Greenville, SC

About the Race

The Never Forget 343 5K & 10K Run/Walk returns to Hartness Properties, honoring the heroes of 9/11 and supporting the incredible men and women of the Boiling Springs Fire Department.

This isn't just a race. It's a moving tribute. A rolling moment of silence. A community showing up with purpose.

The number 343 represents the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Every step taken on this course carries their legacy forward: boots on pavement, hearts wide open.

📍 Race Day Details

Date	Saturday, September 5, 2026
Location	Hartness Properties
Address	500 Hartness Drive, Greenville, SC 29615
Packet Pickup	Race morning only. Gate opens at 6:30 AM.

🏃 The Events

Race Morning Timeline

7:45 AM	Pre-race announcements and course briefing
8:00 AM	10k Run/Walk starts
8:00 AM	5k Run/Walk starts
8:55 AM	Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)
9:15 AM	Course closes

Times are based on the start times above.

What to Expect

• Fire trucks standing tall like guardians at the start line
• Gear, flags, and moments of reflection woven into the morning
• Runners, walkers, families, and first responders moving together, not just racing, but remembering
• Some will chase a PR
• Others will walk in honor of someone they never met, but will never forget

Why It Matters

A generation has grown up since that day, but events like this make sure the story is never archived, only carried forward.

Parking

Parking is available at Hartness Properties (500 Hartness Drive, Greenville, SC 29615). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

What's Included

🗺️ Course

The course map will be posted before race day.

🏆 Race Awards

Awards are by gun time.

• 5k Run/Walk: Top 3 overall male & female
• 10k Run/Walk: Top 3 overall male & female

❤️ Supporting the Boiling Springs Fire Department

By supporting this race, participants are not only honoring the past but directly supporting the continued mission of the Boiling Springs Fire Department, those who still answer the call, every single day.

Race Policies

• Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
• No refunds: all registrations are final.
• Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.

Race Day Photos

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