Events
Place
Evesham, NJ US 08053
Description
1st Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K - WE RUN SO THEY CAN FLY!
5K and 1 mile walk. Flat and fast 5K starting in Memorial Sports Complex in Evesham, NJ. Chip timing, HD finish line video, text messaging and instant results on RunSignUp. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in each age group. Race day packets will be distributed on race day beginning at 7:30 AM. Race will begin at 9:11 AM in honor of 9/11/01.
T-shirt availability and size is only guaranteed with registration through 8/26/24. All registrations after that, t-shirts and/or sizes will be subject to availability. We will do our best to accommodate everyone!
Virtual Runners - You can run anytime from now till Sept 15, 11:59PM. To submit your time, click on "Results" in the menu, look up your name and enter your time. Our goal is to send your t-shirt as soon as possible but you do not have to wait for your race day packet to arrive, in order to run. We would love to see photos of you on your race day! Tag us on social media - Instagram & X: @leroyhomerfdn, Facebook - LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation and tell us where you are located! You can also email any photos you want us to share at info@leroyhomer.org.
LeRoy Homer, resident of Marlton, was the First Officer on United Flight 93 which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on Sept 11, 2001. The crew and passengers fought off terrorists and thwarted an attack against the US Capitol. The LeRoy Homer Foundation awards flight scholarships to young adults who wish to pursue careers in aviation. The proceeds from this 5K will benefit our aviation scholarship program to help create the next generation of pilots. Come out for a great run or walk while supporting a wonderful cause.
Race Contact Info
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5K Course Map
The race will begin near the Blue Barn recreation center inside the Memorial Sports Complex on Tuckerton road. It will continue through the complex and move onto New Road and eventually work its way back to the Blue Barn again. It is a circular route with the start and end in the same location.
