Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races

JUL
25
2026
Join the 27th Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races in Virginia Beach on July 25, 2026, featuring a run swim run, 5K and kids mile. Run the oceanfront and benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation and local lifesaving charities.
Sat 25 Jul 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 27th Annual Allen Stone Braveheart Memorial Races take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Virginia Beach, VA. The event is based at 3001 Atlantic Avenue, 31st Street Park, ZIP 23451. The race program includes a multi-sport run-swim-run event, a 5K run/walk, and a 1 mile kids run/walk. The event website is listed by the organizer for additional information.

Events and fees

The organizer lists entry fees for each event: the run-swim-run is priced at $60, the 5K at $45, and the kids 1 mile at $20. The run-swim-run fee increases after April 1, 2026. The 5K and kids race fees increase after April 13, 2026.

History and beneficiaries

The races began in 1999 as the Braveheart Run Swim Run to benefit the American Heart Association. The event was later renamed in memory of Allen Stone, a local Navy SEAL. Since adding the 5K and kids 1 mile, the event has raised over $1 million for charities named by the organizer, including the Navy SEAL Foundation, the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, and the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Association.

Support and partners

The organizer lists multiple sponsors and partners, including title, gold, and timing partners, as well as local business sponsors and a multi-sport grand prix partner. Contact details for race questions are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Allen Stone 5k Run/walk
Allen Stone 1 Mile Kids Run/walk
Allen Stone Run-Swim-Run