Captain runs 2,977 miles to Remember 9/11 victims
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Captain Hanna Born, a U.S. Air Force instructor pilot and survivor of the 9/11 Pentagon attack, began the non-profit Run to Remember 2977 in 2025.
As a toddler, Born and her sister were rescued from the Pentagon Child Development Center after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building, killing 125 people inside. Now, she is running 2,977 miles, one mile for each person who died on 9/11, and speaks the name of each victim aloud as she runs.
Born’s parents, both military personnel, instilled in her and her sister a dedication to service and honoring those lost. The family relocated to the U.S. Air Force Academy after the attacks, and both daughters eventually joined the U.S. military. Heather in the Marine Corps. Born describes the chaotic scene of the evacuation, recalling feeling confused and overwhelmed as service members carried young children to safety.
She launched Run to Remember 2977 hoping to connect with families of the victims and ensure the deceased are remembered as individuals, not just statistics. Born has received an overwhelming response, forging connections with family members who have shared stories of their loved ones. She plans to continue these relationships long after the run is completed, carrying on the legacy of remembrance and honoring the lives lost on 9/11.
