Bridgewater 9/11 Heroes Run/Walk To Honor, Inspire Others

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The 9/11 Heroes Run/Walk is returning to Bridgewater to honor and bring people together.

“Really what we try to do is honor the character and characteristics about what people did that day to inspire other generations,” said Eamon Lawlor, Race Director. “It’s about caring for others.”

The event will kick off on Sunday, Sept. 11 and include not only the race but a "First Responder Park." On display in the main parking lot, near the start line will encompass First Responder: equipment, vehicles, and personnel for all to view and connect with.

Exhibits will also include the Northstar Medivac helicopter, FBI mobile crime lab, Drug Enforcement Agency, Coast Guard with hazmat suit and boat, Robert Wood Johnson with paramedics, and a fire truck with firefighter service.

The exhibits open to the public at noon and is a family friendly event.

The certified 5K race will begin at 2 p.m. and the 1 mile family fun walk begins at 2:15 p.m.

All raised funds go to the Travis Manion Foundation — a program to help veterans, spouses of the fallen — and Character Does Matter, which inspires future kids to help others.

The race and event will be held at Ethicon, Rt. 22 West in Bridgewater.

For more information visit Facebook Event Page HERE or the Registration Page HERE.

(Image via 9/11 Heroes 5K Run & 1M Walk - Bridgewater NJ‎)

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