The 9/11 Memorial Pools, with One World Trade Center towering over the background.
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The New York Road Runners (NYRR) is collaborating with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to produce a four-mile race taking place on July 11 in Central Park to commemorate the 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11 attacks 25 years ago.
“New York Road Runners is honored to support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in hosting this powerful and meaningful event as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11,” NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said. “As the nonprofit that ‘runs’ New York City, we believe in the power of running to bring people together, and this race provides an opportunity for our community to reflect and remember those impacted by 9/11 while celebrating the resilience that defines our city.”
Roughly 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the annual event, and the day will begin with an opening program with remarks paying tribute to the lives lost. Registration will open on May 5 for NYRR Member Plus and above levels, and on May 7 for the general public, at nyrr.org/911memorialandmuseum.
“Each year, this race brings together thousands of runners and spectators united by a shared commitment to remember 9/11,” 9/11 Memorial & Museum president and CEO Beth Hillman said. “As we approach the historic 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, we’re reaching out to more than 100 million Americans who are too young to remember that day and asking them to join our mission of commemoration, education, and inspiration.”
For more, visit AMNY.com