REMEMBERING THE FALLEN BY CHALLENGING THE LIVING Texas Army cadets and the Travis Manion Foundation host the first 9/11 Heroes Run in Austin On September 16th 2012, Texas Army ROTC partnered with the Travis Manion Foundation to host the first annual 9/11 Heroes Run in Austin at Camp Mabry. The 9/11 Heroes Run is a 5k race and fun run created by the Travis Manion Foundation to honor and remember the sacrifices of all of the heroes of September 11th to include veterans, first responders, civilians, and military personnel. The Foundation calls for runners to honor the fallen by challenging the living, which correlates with the theme of selfless service Texas Army strives to instill in cadets.
Texas Army ROTC plans to hold the event annually in partnership with the Travis Manion Foundation.
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Over 150 runners took part with the support of spectators and many volunteers despite rainy weather. Among the contestants were Texas Army’s own 10-Miler and Sandhurst teams. Cadet Christopher Jensen of the 10-Miler team finished with the best overall time while the Sandhurst team completed the 5k with 35 pound ruck sacks. Ultimately, 50% of the proceeds from the race went to Texas Army ROTC and the other 50% to the Travis Manion Foundation. In addition, $500 was donated to the Museum at Camp Mabry for their generosity in providing the race venue and the training site for weekly ROTC leadership labs.
Right: Texas Army’s Sandhurst Team competes in the 9/11 Heroes Run with 35lb rucks. Above: members of Team Red White and Blue also participated.