9/11 Mt. Grant Memorial Challenge
Hawthorne, United States • 12 Sep 2026
9/11 Mt. Grant Memorial Challenge
The 9/11 Mt. Grant Memorial Challenge takes place on September 12, 2026, at Mt. Grant Mountain in the Wassuk Range near Hawthorne, NV 89415. The event is organized by Mineral County and is presented as a community memorial activity.
Participants will climb approximately 17 miles of natural terrain and ascend about 7000 feet to the summit of Mt. Grant. Organizers plan a 9/11 tribute and a parade with packet pick up on the Friday evening before the climb. The event supports the Veterans Memorial Park located at the entrance to Hawthorne, described as "America's Patriotic Home."
Entry categories listed include Adults in an open age group and Youth in an open age group, each with an entry fee of $75. The course traverses public land in the Wassuk Range and reaches the highest peak in Mineral County.
The description focuses on the memorial and community aspects, the physical course metrics, the planned pre-event tribute, and the beneficiary of funds. No specific start or finish times are provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.