Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Tour the September 11th National Memorial Trail with the Alliance – Commemorating 25 Years of Remembrance!
The Alliance is honored to announce that the 2026 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour is
scheduled to take place from June 12 to July 11, 2026, in observance of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. This historic journey offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on a quarter century of remembrance and American resilience.
This meaningful journey will cover a distance of 1,200 miles over 27 days, traversing scenic landscapes and paying tribute to the memory of those affected by the events of September 11, 2001. Commencing in Arlington, Virginia, at the Pentagon Memorial on June 5, the tour will take cyclists clockwise following the 9/11 National Memorial Trail route, connecting the three memorial sites, before ultimately ending back in Arlington, Virginia, on July 11.
The 2026 tour will also span July 4, coinciding with America’s 250th birthday, adding a profound layer of reflection on the nation’s history and resilience forged over centuries and reaffirmed in the aftermath of September 11, as cyclists pass through historic places such as Valley Forge, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C, and more.
As we mark 25 years since 9/11, this commemorative Bike Tour stands as a living tribute—connecting past and present, honoring heroes' sacrifices, and reaffirming the importance of preserving the Trail for future generations.
An itinerary for the 27-day, 1,200-mile tour, including daily mileage breakdowns, is available at the link below:
https://www.911trail.org/911-national-memorial-trail-tour.html
All proceeds and fundraising efforts will support the ongoing maintenance and development of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, ensuring its significance endures for future generations.
The September 11th National Memorial Trail is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
1250 Miles Cycling Trail
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
THE SEVENTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 @ 6:19am
Fort Stanton Park - 1820 Erie Street SE, Washington, DC 20020
Back again for the 2026 edition, the Juneteenth Half
Marathon & 10K takes us along the entirety of the storied Civil War Defenses of Washington Trail (Trail Map PDF). this 'proper' trail run (i.e. dirt + elevation ;-) has two distance options:
Half Marathon (out and back; 1,375ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map
10K (one-way, northbound; 467ft elevation gain) - Strava Route Map
6.2 Miles 10k 13.4 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Check out this scenic, paved route along Four Mile Run Trail in Shirlington!
When Alex Manfull died, at 26 years old, due to a neuroimmune disorder known as PANDAS, Susan and William Manfull
established a Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short — or interrupted — by PANDAS/PANS. The Alex Manfull Fund is proud to have provided the funding to establish a repository at Georgetown University Medical Center for brains from donors diagnosed with neuroimmune disorders which, in January 2022, became the POND Brain Bank — PANDAS/PANS and Other Neuroimmune Disorders Brain Bank. We collaborate with other advocacy groups to increase awareness and advance education for physicians and mental health professionals about how to recognize and treat these disorders. If only one of Alex’s doctors had recognized PANDAS, Alex would be here today. Originally from New Hampshire, Alex died in Washington, DC in 2018. She loved to run along the Potomac so we know this race would be very meaningful to her.
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36 Hours for PANS & PANDAS Advocacy in Motion
Your contributions to The Alex Manfull Fund will help accelerate vital research, education, and scientific collaborations needed to protect children's and young adults' brain health.
Your support can save a young person’s life.
5k Run Trail
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Come out and enjoy this scenic half & 5k in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path, however the Half Marathon begins/ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club while the 5K begins/ends at Fletcher’s Boat House.
Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
5k 21k Run
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Come out and enjoy this scenic 10k & 5k in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path.
Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
5k 10k 21k Run