Travis Manion

The Travis Manion Foundation will host a 5K race to unite the community to remember the sacrifices of the heroes of the Sept. 11 terorist attacks and in the wars since.

In its seventh year, the 9/11 Heroes Run will sponsor a series of races in more than 50 locations across U.S. and abroad.

Lehigh Valley 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race will take place 2 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Parkland High School.

There will also be a family-friendly 1M fun run/walk.

A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, which offers veterans and families of fallen heroes opportunities to help them take the next step in their journeys and accomplish their personal and professional goals.

A large portion of the proceeds will stay in the local community to support veterans and first responders.

The 9/11 Heroes Run series was inspired by Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was killed by a sniper in Iraq in April 2007 as he selflessly protected his battalion.

Before his final deployment, Travis visited Rescue One in NYC - famous for losing almost all of their men on 9/11 - and returned home with deeper passion about why he was fighting in Iraq.

At its heart, the 9/11 Heroes Run is a tribute to Travis’ personal commitment to never forget the heroes of that day.

To learn more and to register for a race, visit 911heroesrun.org.