LeRoy Homer Jr. Foundation 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K / 1 Mile Walk

The LeRoy Homer Jr. Foundation will be hosting its inaugural “9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K / 1 Mile Walk” event on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. at the Memorial Sports Complex on Tuckerton Road in Evesham Township.

This 5K / 1 mile walk will include chip timing, HD finish line video, text messaging and instant results on RunSignUp. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be available in each age group. Race day packets will be distributed on race day.

Sign up or learn more at https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Evesham/1stAnnual911LeRoyHomer5KWeRunSoTheyCanFly or scan the QR on the attached flyer.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the LeRoy Homer Foundation’s Scholarship program.

LeRoy Homer, resident of Marlton, was the First Officer on United Flight 93 which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on Sept. 11, 2001. The crew and passengers fought off terrorists and thwarted an attack against the US Capitol.

The LeRoy Homer Foundation awards flight scholarships to young adults who wish to pursue careers in aviation.

The proceeds from this 5K will benefit the foundation's aviation scholarship program to help create the next generation of pilots.