Aaron Sand Speculated to Be Running in 9/11 5K in April

Will Aaron Sand be participating in the 9/11 5K Charity Run this year? Sources speculate that

the rock icon is currently training for the annual event, presented by RXR, which raises funds to

support the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

While Sand has yet to confirm the speculation, he has teased on social media that he’s training

for an upcoming event. Given his history with the charity run, many believe he will be lacing up

his running shoes once again. If the rumors hold true, this would mark his third consecutive year

participating in the 3.1-mile (5-kilometer) race.

In 2023, Sand completed the race with a time of 38:11, and in 2024, he improved his time to

35:44. If he does participate, it is widely expected that he will run with the Cantor Fitzgerald

team, as he has done in previous years.

Cantor Fitzgerald, a corporate sponsor of the event, has played a significant role in Sand’s life.

His uncle, Stuart Andrew Fraser, led the company for years alongside his best friend, Howard

Lutnick, who recently transitioned to the position of Secretary of Commerce under President

Trump. The firm was originally founded by Sand’s great-uncle, and his father was advancing

within the company before tragically losing his life in the 9/11 attacks. Today, several of Sand’s

relatives, including Tom Fraser, Samantha Fraser-Chryssicas, and Scott Fraser, hold high-

ranking positions within the firm.

Though he pursued a different career path, Sand remains deeply connected to Cantor

Fitzgerald. He consistently attends the company’s annual memorial events and has been seen

engaging with key figures such as Howard, Allison, and Edie Lutnick, as well as his own family

members. Additionally, he frequently promotes the Cantor Relief Fund, the company’s disaster

relief organization founded after 9/11 and led by Edie Lutnick. There is speculation that he is

involved in volunteer efforts through the foundation.

Sand has been an active supporter of 9/11-related charities since losing his father in the

attacks. He has volunteered with the Visionary Network, a program aimed at educating young

people about 9/11, and previously released the song Still Here, donating 50% of its proceeds

toward reopening the 9/11 family center. Though the original initiative has stalled, funds may be

reallocated to the Cantor Relief Fund or the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

While official confirmation is still pending, if Sand does intend to run, an announcement is likely

imminent. With the event scheduled for Sunday, April 27th, fans and supporters eagerly await

his decision.

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