American Heroes Run

Registration is now open for the 2026 American Heroes Run! Take on this unique challenge over 5K, 9.11-mile, half-marathon, marathon, 6-hour, 9-hour & 11-minute, 24-hour, or 100-mile runs - or run it virtually wherever you wish anytime in September. The 24-hour and 100-mile runs will begin on Friday, September 11; the others on Saturday, September 12.

As always, we will be honoring our first responders, military veterans and servicepeople, the lives lost on 9/11/2001, and of course race founder David Clark. This year, we had cool finisher mugs - what will we have next year? We will again be supporting Warriors' Ascent, which provides holistic programs for veterans and first responders experiencing PTS.

Register here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=3241

Of course, please let me know if you are active service, a veteran, or first responder for your special discount code!

We had a terrific AHR on September 5-6! Best weather I can remember, and the largest turnout yet! Thank you to all of the runners, their crews and supporters, Mike Melton from MCM Timing, and to our volunteer helpers, most notably Nico and Chad who ran our overnight custom-order food station!!!

There’s still time to join us for the American Heroes Run – and there is no late fee! Founded by the inspirational David Clark to honor military veterans and service people, first responders, and the lives lost on 9/11. Our motto is “Patriotism Without Politics.” Proceeds support Warriors’ Ascent, which provides holistic programs for veterans and first responders dealing with PTS.

The races are on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Longmont, Colorado on a fast, flat loop course. Distances are 5K, 9.11 miles, half-marathon, marathon, 9 hours & 11 minutes, 24 hours, and 100 miles. There is also a six-hour race that you can run anytime on Friday or Saturday – morning, afternoon, or night! For the overnight 24-hour and 100-mile races (which begin on Friday, Sept. 5) we have a custom-order hot food station! If you can’t make it, you can still run virtually anytime in September! Registration is at: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=124423
*There is a 50% discount for active military, veterans, and first responders. Message me for the code.

Be sure to get your David Clark commemorative shirt at the AHR check-in table - only $35! They are available for shipping, too!

We are excited to announce that the American Heroes Run will be supported by Frog Fuel, performance products developed by U.S. Navy Seals (frogmen)! Frog Fuel Actual

Check out this mockup of the finisher's mugs for the American Heroes Run! (Sorry, the photo isn't the sharpest and the ink will be American flag blue.)

Which new logo do you prefer for the AHR, 1 or 2? Please drop your choice in the comments.

When training for the AHR, try wearing and carrying the same gear during your runs you will have on you during the race. For instance, if you will use a running vest, wear that on your training runs so that you aren't suddenly hampered on race day by sore shoulders, chafing straps, etc. It's also important to test gear so you don't get surprised on race day if something is broken. I recently discovered a week before the Leadville Heavy Half that the tip of one of my poles was broken. At least I had time to replace it because that would have been quite the unpleasant revelation the morning of the race!

Here's the AHR course map!

Registration is now open for the 2025 American Heroes Run, Sept. 5-6, at Rogers Grove Park, Longmont, Colorado. Honoring military veterans and service people, first responders, the lives lost on 9/11, and the memory of the race's inspirational founder, David Clark. Races on Saturday are 5K, 9.11-miles, half-marathon, and marathon. Races beginning on Friday (and finishing on Saturday) are 24 hours and 100 miles. All are on a flat, fast, half-paved, half-dirt, 1.05-mile loop course. Full service aid station and bathrooms adjacent to the course. Beautiful patriotic shirt and finisher awards for all; belt buckles for those completing 100 miles. Proceeds support Warriors' Ascent, a great organization which provides holistic programs to aid veterans and first responders experiencing PTS, and help to prevent veteran su***de. Please join us for this inspiration day(s)! You can also signup to run virtually. Registration is at: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=122776

The 15th annual American Heroes Run was this weekend in Longmont, Colorado. It was founded by David Clark Wearesuperman to honor military service members and veterans, first responders, and the lives lost on 9/11/2001. I have had the honor to direct it the past five years since we tragically lost David. We supported Warriors' Ascent, which provides programs for veterans and first responders enduring PTS. It was a great day with many runners completing their first-ever half-marathon, marathon, or ultramarathon! Thank you to the active military service members who raced, as well as those from the Mountain View Fire Department who ran in full gear! We also appreciate the great timing work by Mike Melton of MCM Timing. Racers came from as far away as New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, and Calgary, Alberta! Among the many, many outstanding performances:
- 15-year old Bobby completed his first ultra!
- James, who only began running last November, completed the 9 hour & 11 minute race!
- Lisa crushed the record - and the men’s record, too - in the 9 hour & 11 minute race, running more than 60 miles!
- 73-years-young Richard won the marathon!
- 85-year-old Jim and 79-year-old Jerry completed the 5K
- 79-year-old Holly crushed more than 35 miles in the 24-hour race, like she has several times before!
- With the win, Dennis got his first 100-mile belt buckle in 25:32!
- Rose and Jeff completed the 5K, and have the most finishes in the race’s history!

Please join us next year, Sept. 5-6, for this very memorable race!