Never Forget 343
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Never Forget 343

Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Sep 05, 2026
Running

About this race

The Never Forget 343 5K & 10K Run/Walk returns this year to Harnestt Properties for a truly special milestone—the 25th Annual event honoring the heroes of 9/11 and supporting the incredible men and women of the Boiling Springs Fire Department.   This isn’t just a race.It’s a moving tribute. A rolling moment of silence. A community showing up with purpose.   The number 343 represents the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Every step taken on this course carries their legacy forward—boots on pavement, hearts wide open. 25th Anniversary Details To honor this milestone year, we’re keeping things meaningful and accessible:
  • 5K Registration: $25
  • Includes a custom 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin—a keepsake worthy of the moment
  • Optional event t-shirt: $10

  • 10K Course Option
  • Use the same 5K course as a looped route
  • 10K runners complete two laps
  Expect:
  • Fire trucks standing tall like guardians at the start line 🚒
  • Gear, flags, and moments of reflection woven into the morning
  • Runners, walkers, families, and first responders moving together—not just racing, but remembering
  • Some will chase a PR.
  • Others will walk in honor of someone they never met—but will never forget.
Why This Year Matters More
  • 25 years.

  • A generation has grown up since that day—but events like this make sure the story is never archived… only carried forward.
By supporting this race, participants are not only honoring the past but directly supporting the continued mission of the Boiling Springs Fire Department—those who still answer the call, every single day.

Join fellow runners on September 5, 2026 for the Never Forget 343. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Greenville.

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Running

5k Run/Walk

Sep 05, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$25.00
Open

10k Run/Walk

Sep 05, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 10-year monthly averages for September in Greenville.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 19.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 29.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 19.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 33.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
13.4
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
4.0mm

About Greenville

Never Forget 343 takes place in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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