9/11 Heroes Run Set For West Chester Friday

With the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks coming this Friday, a series of 9/11 Heroes Runs will take place throughout the region next weekend, including at Chester County Courthouse in West Chester. The West Chester race 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.