American Heroes Run

The American Heroes Run is excited to announce that VFuel will be supplying their gel products at the races on September 11-12 in Longmont CO. VFuel started right here in Estes Park and were field tested in races like the Hardrock 100, Leadville Trail 100, Bighorn Mountain 100, and the Bear 100. I used them recently during the Leadville Marathon and found that they worked very well for me and tasted great, too. We’re excited to have you try them at our race. VFuel is currently having a sale on vfuel.com if you’d like to try them in advance of the AHR. Register for the race at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133138
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Check out the cool finisher mug for this year's American Heroes Run! September 11-12 on a flat and fast course in Longmont CO. 5K, 9.11 miles, half-marathon, marathon, 9 hours & 11 minutes, 24 hours, 100 miles, plus a 6-hour run you can do anytime you choose. The American Heroes Café will take your custom food orders for the overnight races! We honor military service people and veterans, first responders, the lives lost on 9/11, and our founder, David Clark. "Patriotism Without Politics." Reach out to me if you are an active or retired service member or a first responder for a special discount code. Register today at: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133138

Registration is now open for the 2026 American Heroes Run! Take on this unique challenge over 5K, 9.11-mile, half-marathon, marathon, 6-hour, 9-hour & 11-minute, 24-hour, or 100-mile runs - or run it virtually wherever you wish anytime in September. The 24-hour and 100-mile runs will begin on Friday, September 11; the others on Saturday, September 12.

As always, we will be honoring our first responders, military veterans and servicepeople, the lives lost on 9/11/2001, and of course race founder David Clark. This year, we had cool finisher mugs - what will we have next year? We will again be supporting Warriors' Ascent, which provides holistic programs for veterans and first responders experiencing PTS.

Register here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=3241

Of course, please let me know if you are active service, a veteran, or first responder for your special discount code!

We had a terrific AHR on September 5-6! Best weather I can remember, and the largest turnout yet! Thank you to all of the runners, their crews and supporters, Mike Melton from MCM Timing, and to our volunteer helpers, most notably Nico and Chad who ran our overnight custom-order food station!!!

There’s still time to join us for the American Heroes Run – and there is no late fee! Founded by the inspirational David Clark to honor military veterans and service people, first responders, and the lives lost on 9/11. Our motto is “Patriotism Without Politics.” Proceeds support Warriors’ Ascent, which provides holistic programs for veterans and first responders dealing with PTS.

The races are on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Longmont, Colorado on a fast, flat loop course. Distances are 5K, 9.11 miles, half-marathon, marathon, 9 hours & 11 minutes, 24 hours, and 100 miles. There is also a six-hour race that you can run anytime on Friday or Saturday – morning, afternoon, or night! For the overnight 24-hour and 100-mile races (which begin on Friday, Sept. 5) we have a custom-order hot food station! If you can’t make it, you can still run virtually anytime in September! Registration is at: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=124423
*There is a 50% discount for active military, veterans, and first responders. Message me for the code.

Be sure to get your David Clark commemorative shirt at the AHR check-in table - only $35! They are available for shipping, too!

We are excited to announce that the American Heroes Run will be supported by Frog Fuel, performance products developed by U.S. Navy Seals (frogmen)! Frog Fuel Actual

Check out this mockup of the finisher's mugs for the American Heroes Run! (Sorry, the photo isn't the sharpest and the ink will be American flag blue.)

Which new logo do you prefer for the AHR, 1 or 2? Please drop your choice in the comments.