A memorial 5K marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, is taking place this weekend.
The annual Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff, & ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K is taking place on Saturday evening, closing the following roads for the race that loops around the Pentagon:
From approximately 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
- Army Navy Drive from S. Eads Street to 12th Street S.
From approximately 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
- S. Eads Street from Army Navy Drive to 12th Street S.
- S. Fern Street from Army Navy Drive to 12th Street S.
- S. Hayes Street from Army Navy Drive to 12th Street S.
- Army Navy Drive from S. Joyce Street to S. Eads Street
- S. Joyce Street from Army Navy Drive to Columbia Pike
- Columbia Pike from S. Nash Street/Southgate Road to Washington Blvd
- S. Washington Blvd from Arlington Blvd to Columbia Pike
- S. Washington Blvd from SB George Washington Parkway
- Route 110 S. from I-66 and Wilson Blvd to Army Navy Drive
- Marshall Drive from Iwo Jima Access Road to Route 110 S.
- The ramp to Army Navy Drive from I-395 N. Exit 8A, Arlington Ridge Road, and N. Washington Blvd
- The ramp from I-395 N. Exit 8C to Pentagon City / Crystal City
TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️ : ACPD will conduct road closures on Saturday, September 5, to accommodate the 24th Annual Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K. DETAILS: https://t.co/MAzbcmMaMc pic.twitter.com/V2Am50LK7z
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) August 28, 2026
The 5K was founded by three Arlington police officers: retired Capt. Matt Smith, Detective Dan Borriello and Sgt. Sean Bryson. All of the officers responded to the terrorist attacks, which killed 2,996 people, including 184 passengers, workers and civilians who died when American Airlines flight 77 struck the Pentagon.
The race has since raised over $1 million for 9/11-related charities, according to its website.
“There are tons and tons of different small races that happen in this area every year, but this one, I think, is special — number one because 9/11 happened right here, and number two, it’s just maintaining that tradition and bringing the community together,” Arlington County Fire captain and race director Josh Milfeit told ARLnow last month.
New this year, the race will include a 9/11 responders category for runners who were involved in the response to 9/11. Milfeit also intends to present a ceremonial donation to the planned Pentagon 9/11 education center.
As of last month, organizers were expecting between 1,600 and 2,000 runners this year. Registration is open online until the day of the event for participants of all ages.
