Never Forget 343

The Never Forget 343 5K & 10K Run/Walk returns this year to Harnestt Properties for a truly special milestone—the 25th Annual event honoring the heroes of 9/11 and supporting the incredible men and women of the Boiling Springs Fire Department. This isn’t just a race. It’s a moving tribute. A rolling moment of silence. A community showing up with purpose. The number 343 represents the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Every step taken on this course carries their legacy forward—boots on pavement, hearts wide open. 25th Anniversary Details To honor this milestone year, we’re keeping things meaningful and accessible: 5K Registration: $25 Includes a custom 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin—a keepsake worthy of the moment Optional event t-shirt: $10 10K Course Option Use the same 5K course as a looped route 10K runners complete two laps Expect: Fire trucks standing tall like guardians at the start line 🚒 Gear, flags, and moments of reflection woven into the morning Runners, walkers, families, and first responders moving together—not just racing, but remembering Some will chase a PR. Others will walk in honor of someone they never met—but will never forget. Why This Year Matters More 25 years. A generation has grown up since that day—but events like this make sure the story is never archived… only carried forward. By supporting this race, participants are not only honoring the past but directly supporting the continued mission of the Boiling Springs Fire Department—those who still answer the call, every single day.