Mission43 plans Boise 9/11 Miles of Remembrance for Sept. 11

Mission43 will host its annual 9/11 Miles of Remembrance on Friday, Sept. 11, at Ann Morrison Park in Boise, combining a 5K, remembrance ceremony and evening gathering. The event marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Mission43’s 10th year and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Why it matters: - The Boise event ties together three milestones: the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Mission43’s 10th anniversary and the nation’s 250th year. - Mission43 is using the gathering to honor lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and recognize military members, veterans and families shaped by the Global War on Terror. - The event is free and open to the public, making it a broad community commemoration.

What happened: - Mission43 invited the Idaho community to the annual 9/11 Miles of Remembrance Run on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Ann Morrison Park in Boise. - The event includes an inclusive 5K along the Boise River Greenbelt, an opening remembrance ceremony and an evening community gathering. - Participants can run, walk, ruck or handcycle the route. - The event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Registration is free, and more information is available at the event page.

The details: - The event will feature food, refreshments, live music and activities for all ages. - Mission43 is adding a Memory Wall this year. - Participants can use the Memory Wall to share personal memories, reflections and messages about those lost on Sept. 11, those who served afterward and the military-connected families who supported them. - The Memory Wall is meant to capture how Sept. 11 is remembered across generations. - Participants may honor a loved one, recall where they were on Sept. 11, recognize someone who served after the attacks or explain what service and remembrance mean today. - The event takes place at Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd., Boise, Idaho.

Between the lines: - The event’s framing shows how Mission43 is linking remembrance with civic identity and service. - The 250th anniversary theme broadens the event beyond a memorial run and places it in a larger national moment of reflection. - Mission43 is also using the anniversary year to reinforce its role in Idaho’s military-connected community. - Since launching in 2016, Mission43 has grown from about 200 members to more than 11,000 military members, veterans and spouses statewide. - The group’s programs focus on education, employment, outdoor recreation, health and community support.

What’s next: - Mission43 says the event is open to anyone who wants to remember Sept. 11, honor those who served afterward or support Idaho’s military-connected community. - The annual gathering will continue to serve as a local place for remembrance, reflection and connection.

The bottom line: - Mission43 is turning its annual Boise 9/11 event into a larger commemoration of service, sacrifice and community at a moment when multiple anniversaries converge.