9/11 Heroes Run In Chester County Friday Night

Friday night, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a 9/11 Heroes Run will be held in Chester County.

The West Chester race, part of a series of 9/11 Heroes Runs that will take place throughout the region this weekend, starts at Chester County Courthouse in West Chester. The event will feature both a distance 5K and a one-mile fun run.

The runs- also taking place in Philadelphia, Doylestown, Valley Forge, Pennsauken and Feasterville- are conducted to benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, named for the Naval Academy graduate who grew up in Doylestown and was killed while serving in Iraq in 2007.

Additionally, the Phillies will host a Travis Manion Foundation night on Saturday, Sept. 12.

“The 9/11 Heroes Run unites communities internationally with the goal to never forget the sacrifices of the heroes of September 11th and in the wars since: Veteran, first responder, civilian, and military. Join us to raise awareness and honor the fallen,” the Foundation said in a statement.