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American Heroes Run

Longmont, United States • 5-6 Sep 2025

American Heroes Run takes place in Longmont, Colorado, on a flat, fast loop course of about 1.05 miles. The event features multiple distances, including a 100-mile race (with a 30-hour cutoff), a 24-hour option, marathon, half-marathon, 9.11-mile, and 5K, plus shorter time-limited runs. The atmosphere emphasizes patriotism and remembrance of 9/11, with no politics involved.

Runners enjoy a fully stocked aid station near the start/finish, and overnight participants can order hot foods to be ready after each lap. Finishers receive a unique event coin, and 100-mile finishers earn a belt buckle. Virtual participants receive a shirt, certificate, and award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Longmont

Race information

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24 km
24 Hrs
100 mi
100-Mile Run
9 km
9 Hrs & 11 Min
6 km
6-Hour Run
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
9 mi
9.11 Miler
5 km
Virtual - Any Distance
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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