Event Description
6th Annual Patriot Day 5K And 1 Mile Walk
September 11th
Race Start Time: 6:30 pm
Online registration closes at midnight 9/10/26.
Paper registrations available on race day.
“On this day… 24 years (September 11th) ago, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighter, 60 police officers and eight paramedics went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00 a.m. Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.” —Unknown
2026 6th Annual Patriot Day 5K and 1 Mile Walk honoring those lost in 9/11 takes place at the beautiful Pleasanton River Park, Pleasanton, Texas on Saturday evening, September 12, 2026. On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, plan to bring your whole family to the Pleasanton River Park for a family-friendly fun event that honors first responders and those lost in 9/11. The 6th Annual Patriot Day 5K and 1 Mile Walk is a family, first responder, vet and pet friendly event hosted by the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Express. The Pleasanton River Park features a splash pad, zipline, skate park, and interactive playground with all accessibility levels.
BENEFITS LOCAL JROTC
Patriot Day is held worldwide on September 11. On the direction of the President, the flag should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died on September 11, 2001. All proceeds from the race will go to benefit local JROTC.
Our event unites all individuals and community. Everyone is WELCOME - runners, walkers, first responders, families, healthcare staff and companies, service clubs and organizations, running clubs, students, we mean everyone! This year's run/walk will take place rain or shine. (Note: If severe weather conditions deem it is unsafe to travel to the park, we will send out an email and post on social media.)
This event will offer FREE sausages on a stick, beverages, entertainment, ceremonial celebration, team awards, and more.
All entry fees are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE
Registered Participants:
All runners/walkers registered before August 23rd, will be guaranteed a shirt and finisher's medal. We'll order extra finisher medals and shirts, but you may not be able to get your size.
Awards:
Awards are presented to runners only. Runners and walkers receive participation medals and free food and drinks. Gift cards will be $100.00 for overall male/female and $50.00 to overall make/female masters, over 40 years old. Finisher medals to all that compete and medals for places in 5 year increments.
Each of the following categories will have 1st, 2nd & 3rd awards for both male and female. Age categories are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Chip timing by IAAP.
Event Fees: no refunds
5K Run/Walk (includes shirt):
$30 until midnight 8/23/26
$35 until midnight 9/11/26
$40 on race day
$30 for first responders and military
$20, $25 on race day - 1-Mile Walk
Packet Pick-Up:
On race day only at race site, beginning at 5:00 pm
Follow us at www.pleasantonexpress.com and Patriot Day 5K Facebook page, and the Pleasanton Express and Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Facebook for regular updates.
For race information, contact Woody Wilson: WoodyWilson19@gmail.com
