Starting/Finish line is between The Depot and The Livery in Downtown Leeds, Leeds AL
Monday, November 11th, 2024
🇺🇸 City of Valor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Celebrate Veterans Day with the City of Valor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Leeds, Alabama. Known as the City of Valor for its three Medal of Honor recipients, Leeds invites you to wear your most patriotic colors and run through its historic downtown streets. This run is more than just a race—it’s a tribute to the brave veterans and all who have fought for our country. Join us in honoring their sacrifice and showing your support for the heroes in our community as we run together through the city that proudly carries their legacy.
🕗 Race Details
- Date: November 11, 2024
- Start Time: 8:00 a.m. for both the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Route: The two races will follow the same route for the first half mile.
- Chip Timed: The 5K race is chip timed.
🏅 Awards and Medals
- Finishing Medal: All Fun Run and 5K participants will receive a finishing medal.
- Pet Friendly: This is a pet friendly race (leash required).
- Stroller Friendly: The race is stroller friendly.
- T-Shirts: Every participating runner will receive a long sleeve dry-fit shirt.
📅 Packet Pickup and Schedule
- Location: Leeds Historic Depot, 8335 Thornton Avenue, Leeds, AL 35094
- Packet Pickup: 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
- 5K and Fun Run Start: 8:00 a.m.
- Awards Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. with community-wide pancake breakfast to follow.
📋 Additional Information
Packet pickup for race bibs will be available the morning of the race. Long sleeve dry-fit shirts are only guaranteed for participants registered by November 4, 2024. The 5K is chip-timed by Trak Shak, and there will be one water stop on the 5K course.
🌐 Register Here
Visit the race website for registration and more details: City of Valor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.
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