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DMV Salutes 9/11 Runners Completing 485-Mile Second-Annual "Run for Remembrance" from Shanksville to DC to Ground Zero

By: PRLog

September 20, 2025 at 16:33 PM EDT

Community Event in DC/Old Town Alexandria VA: Battered but Inspired: 35 Runners From 20+ States Finish U.S.'s Longest Relay in 2025, 4th longest in the world

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Sept. 20, 2025 - PRLog -- The Old Town Run Club invites the media and public to Alexandria's Market Square on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 when the all-volunteer organizers and 9/11 Runners – with flags and wearing commemorative T2T shirts – will be congratulated by Alexandrians and the DMV community, including service members, veterans, and first responders.

Special Photo-Op Event: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at 7 PM

The 9/11 "Run for Remembrance" team will start at Weds 9/24 at 7 p.m. from Murphy's Grand Irish Pub, 713 King St., Alexandria, VA

Celebrate the 9/11 Team's 485-Mile Inspiring Journey to Mark the 24th Anniversary of the Sept 11, 2001, attacks and raise funds for fallen military and first responders

Meet & Photo-Op
9/11 Runners will be available for interviews and footage of their victory lap through Market Square at 7 p.m., followed by a community celebration at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (713 King St, Alexandria).
About the second-annual "9/11 Run for Remembrance"
An all-volunteer group of 35 runners from 20+ states completed an inspiring 485-mile relay. The fourth-longest running relay in 2025 began at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA, ran through Washington DC, and concluded at Ground Zero, New York City, on September 11.
Community and Local Support
Throughout the 60+ communities along the 485-miles, local residents, military, veterans, first-responders, and hundreds of supporters greeted the custom 9/11 flag and runners along the route, which included salutes from dozens of fire and police stations, police escorts, and support from 75+ local businesses.
Fundraising for Tunnel to Towers Foundation
To date, the Old Town Run Club has raised more than $50,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org), honoring the sacrifices of 9/11 responders, military, and Gold Star families. Donations of any size are welcomed at dogood.t2t.org/OldTownRunClub25.
One of the Most Challenging Runs in the Nation:
An all-volunteer effort, this 2025 run added Shanksville PA, making the second-annual the U.S.'s Longest Relay in 2025, 4th longest in the world. Several runners completed marathon distances daily for five consecutive days, carrying the custom 9/11 "Run for Remembrance" flag across six states.

Routing Summary

Day 1-2: Shanksville, PA to DC via MD and VA
Day 3-5: DC through MD, PA, NJ, and into NYC
Day 6 on 9/11/25: Flag-bearing finishers — wearing red, white, blue – arrived at Ground Zero for a moving tribute on the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11.

Why We Run

"While many of our runners are military and veterans who were called to serve because of 9/11, other runners and crew are teachers, law enforcement, and professionals from across the spectrum—all committed to honoring the sacrifices made on September 11," said Eric Danesi, 9/11 Run co-organizer.

"We chose Tunnel to Towers for their support of heroes' families. We continue to be inspired by firefighter Stephen Siller who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel on 9/11 to help – leaving behind his wife, Sally, and five children. We are inspired to continue to run in support of T2T's ongoing work paying off mortgages and supporting Gold Star and first responder families," added Navy Capt. Ono Margioni, OTRC co-organizer.

Runners Represent

Greater Washington DC, Paducah KY, San Pedro CA, Payette ID, Danielson CT, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Tampa FL, Port Chester NY, Miami FL, Staten Island NY, Raleigh NC, Dale City VA, Pittsburgh PA, Albany NY, Lakewood CO, Phoenix AZ, Charleston SC, Dekalb IL, Tinley Park IL, Lafayette PA, Plymouth MA, Newport RI, Boston MA.

About Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Founded in memory of firefighter Stephen Siller, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation provides mortgage-free homes for families of fallen first responders and builds smart homes for veterans catastrophically injured in service.

About Old Town Run Club (OTRC)

The Old Town Run Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, builds community and honors heroism through running-driven charity events and challenges. Learn more or support at OldTownRunClub.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:
For images, video, interviews, or GPS route/tracking:
Suzanne McDonald
Sue@AnglesAndInsights.com | +1-617-697-6563

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