Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races

Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races : Course information

The Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races include a multi-discipline Run-Swim-Run, a boardwalk 5K run/walk, and a 1 mile kids run. All events start and finish at the 31st Street start/finish arch on the Virginia Beach boardwalk and use beach, ocean, and boardwalk terrain.

• Run-Swim-Run: 1K beach run, 1K ocean swim, 5K boardwalk run
• 5K Run/Walk: Boardwalk out-and-back to 9th Street turnaround
• 1 Mile Kids Run: Start at 31st Street, turnaround at 24th Street

For the Run-Swim-Run the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service determines the current direction; the run leg goes either north from 31st Street to 40th Street or south from 31st Street to 22nd Street, followed by a return swim to 31st Street. After exiting the water, racers pass through the arch and transition at 31st Street Park for the boardwalk 5K. The 5K is an out-and-back with a marked turnaround at 9th Street and finishes beneath the 31st Street arch.

The 1 mile kids run follows the boardwalk to the old Coast Guard Station at 24th Street and returns to the arch; all participating children receive a finisher’s medal. Results are posted for the kids run but no awards are given for that event. The event benefits the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Navy SEAL Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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