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This event will be held RAIN OR SHINE. Only children 10 & up allowed to run the 10K and 5K. Children welcome for 1 Mile (Ages 4 & up must be registered). Jogging strollers welcome on 1 Mile course. No dogs allowed.
Run For Valor 10K + 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck, Virtual 10K + 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- King George, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed) | Kids | Nov 14, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 10K Ruck | 10K | Nov 14, 20269:20 AM | $55 | – |
| 10K Trail Run | 10K | Nov 14, 20269:20 AM | $55 | – |
| 5K Trail Run | 5K | Nov 14, 20269:45 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual Valor 10KVirtual | 10K | Nov 13, 2026 | $40 | – |
| Virtual Valor 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 13, 2026 | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed): $30 until Nov 14.
- 10K Ruck and 10K Trail Run: $55 until Nov 14.
- 5K Trail Run: $40 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:06:35, about 10:43 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:11:11 and men in 1:01:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:48 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
15360 Sunset Lane, King George, VA 22485
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2023 results
All results36
finishers
40:07
median (12:55 /mi)
21:40
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Run For Valor 10K + 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck, Virtual 10K + 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run For Valor 10K + 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck, Virtual 10K + 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk?
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 25:54 or better, the top quarter in 34:09, and half the field in 40:07; the last tenth came in after 55:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 49:40 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 43:00 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 57:05 | 40:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Run For Valor 10K + 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck, Virtual 10K + 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 15360 Sunset Lane, King George, VA 22485Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 22, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Run For Valor 10K + 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck, Virtual 10K + 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $55, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 36 runners finished the 5K Trail Run; the median finish was 40:07 and the winner ran 21:40.
- Where does it start?
- 15360 Sunset Lane, King George, VA 22485.
From the organizers
4th Annual Run for Valor
Hit the trails for a cause that matters!
Experience 120 acres of breathtaking scenery at Valor Ranch in King George, VA. This isn’t just a race; it’s a mission to support the men and women who have sacrificed the most for America. 100% of all proceeds go directly to Valor Ranch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding recreational therapy programs for injured service members, veterans, and first responders.
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